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Old 03-30-2019, 03:42 PM
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Now that the axles are ready to install, I need to add the steering components to the front.

This includes a Steering Box which sits on top of the frame rail, and connects to the right front hub.
I'll get to that next.

As I already mentioned, my immediate problem is the connecting Tie Rods/Centerlink (between the two front wheels).
It is not a straight rod...it is bent to fit around the differential...and it is a bit too narrow to roll in paper.

Scale size for the centerlink is about 1.5mm diameter.
I am using coated Florist's Wire which is exactly 1.6mm diameter. Perfect.
And its green!

I know, there are some experts out there, that can roll fine tubes, etc
but I am trying to create something that a non-expert can handle.
Reluctantly I am forced to suggest using wire to create the centerlink.
[You could also use plastic rod,. bent to shape?]
...I will include a simple diagram for the centerlink.




The Tie Rods are very small...so I kept them as simple as possible...only two parts.
Two small rolled tubes... roll one tightly on the wire(centerlink) and then butt it up to the second rolled tube (vertical).

The brackets on the wheel hubs are bent and curved to glue flat against the side of the vertical tube.

(You can imagine the size of the parts based on the 1.6mm wire)

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