Bell Raceworks Diff Brace Install

BettyZ · 05-27-2019, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

There is weld beads on both sides of the bends of the brace. It looks like when bending the metal to shape. The metal cracked at the bends. So they welded over the cracks to hide them.

The picture on Z1's site shows the same welding. Looks like it's that way for all the braces. So either a) they wanted to be extra sure the brace was strong, or b) this is a substandard product.

Rusty · 05-27-2019, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

The picture on Z1's site shows the same welding. Looks like it's that way for all the braces. So either a) they wanted to be extra sure the brace was strong, or b) this is a substandard product.

I've seen this before in fabing parts. They're putting a flat piece into an iron worker and pressing it into shape. Either they need to put some lube on the piece to let it move or the dies need adjusted.

BettyZ · 05-27-2019, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Either they need to put some lube on the piece to let it move or the dies need adjusted.

"When in doubt, add more lube" is a pretty coherent life philosophy.

Rusty · 05-27-2019, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

"When in doubt, add more lube" is a pretty coherent life philosophy.

Tell her to bit the pillow. Because you're going in dry.

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