You have no idea how much I enjoyed this video. I'm 17. I was really questioning if I could modify and weld a custom knuckle, and you just showed me it's possible. I'm REALLY happy because of what you shared. Thank you so much!
It’s possible but not as simple as just cutting and welding . Every millimeter you move the knuckle pickup the car behaves different . I made 5 different versions over almost a month testing diff designs until I liked how it felt . As well as making everything symmetrical is the hardest part
@@Nscardigno33 So nice to hear from you. I'm doing something differently. I have a Honda Knuckle that I want shorter so I maintain the kingpin but use different shock spring. I want it to be lower to fit into a custom car I'm building. Dad never bought me any video games, so I build cars instead lol. Thank you once again. I'm following your builds now. :)
@@JamesDoylesGarage ohh okay that’s easy then you won’t have to worry about the steering geometry you should be able to do that no problem. Just be sure to preheat and slow cool in sand this ensures it won’t crack
Bumpstter and Ackerman curve correction . I tried many diff positions the car drives completely different every mm the pickup point is moved . Car had no self steer in that position you mentioned
2 months of building and testing until I liked how it drove then made the jig off that knuckle set .. it’s easy to build knuckles it’s not easy to get the car to drive smooth
@@mostwanted6379 I just took random pieces of metal and welded them to the knuckle I already had built . Used a shank from gk tech tie rod for the pickup point
You have no idea how much I enjoyed this video. I'm 17. I was really questioning if I could modify and weld a custom knuckle, and you just showed me it's possible. I'm REALLY happy because of what you shared. Thank you so much!
It’s possible but not as simple as just cutting and welding . Every millimeter you move the knuckle pickup the car behaves different . I made 5 different versions over almost a month testing diff designs until I liked how it felt . As well as making everything symmetrical is the hardest part
@@Nscardigno33 So nice to hear from you. I'm doing something differently. I have a Honda Knuckle that I want shorter so I maintain the kingpin but use different shock spring. I want it to be lower to fit into a custom car I'm building. Dad never bought me any video games, so I build cars instead lol. Thank you once again. I'm following your builds now. :)
@@JamesDoylesGarage ohh okay that’s easy then you won’t have to worry about the steering geometry you should be able to do that no problem. Just be sure to preheat and slow cool in sand this ensures it won’t crack
You're talented as fuck, so much inspiration thanks nick
Thankss! Still learning all the time just gotta put the work in
Dope man
looking sweet, nice drifting
Thank you 😊 if ever interested in a set just lmk I build to order
The NOLA times! Bring em back. Look at you now makin your own parts. The Auto Shop Dream knucks.
Nah I’ve been making these for almost 5 years ago is when I built that jig these were just my secret weapon 😂
That nola picture of black car you actually took that pic 🥰
@@Nscardigno33 Wow just realized I said Midpond and meant NOLA.
@@StephenStrappJr there was a midpond pic in there too tho 😂
@@Nscardigno33 Hell I just miss the Nola kart track backies
What a good video!
Oldie but a goodie 😊
Good work!
I appreciate that buddy
Hi, did you find any trouble fusing the cast knuckle with mig?
smashed that like button
😮💨😮💨 love that
Any tips for welding mild steel to the knuckle?
Nick are you running stock lca with this setup?
I have before so yes they do work with stock lca , I run 25mm extended on black car and 40mm extended/notched on red car
How come you welded under and not cut a piece out to shorten and welded back to it level?
Bumpstter and Ackerman curve correction . I tried many diff positions the car drives completely different every mm the pickup point is moved . Car had no self steer in that position you mentioned
@AutoShopDream dang. By any chance could you figure out a pair of s197 knuckles¿
how did u make that jig
2 months of building and testing until I liked how it drove then made the jig off that knuckle set .. it’s easy to build knuckles it’s not easy to get the car to drive smooth
@@Nscardigno33 I wanna see how u made the jig it self seen u already have it figure out
@@mostwanted6379 I just took random pieces of metal and welded them to the knuckle I already had built . Used a shank from gk tech tie rod for the pickup point
@@Nscardigno33man I wish you were my neighbor 😂 ... If you ever want to experiment on a Mercedes W210 chassis, I'm happy to help hahahahha