Overly complicated Shackle mount

[Tflynn]

I had some free time at work and I decided to machine me a fancy shackle mount. Thought I show everyone how I did it. First I cut off about 4" of 2.25" cold rolled roundbar.

Then drill a center on the lathe-

Now I can "face" the end and chamfer the edge for more weld surface area-

And true up the circumference on the end-

Time to set up the mill. First I used a 3/4 ball nose end mill followed by a regular end mill to finish the flat area-

After repeating the same thing on the other side it's back to the lathe to taper the end-

Now we have this-

Now after some cleanup I can drill a 7/8" hole for the shackle pin-

That pretty well wraps it up. I'm planning a front bumper mod that will give me a good place to weld this mount. Stay tuned

 

[CumminsPusher]

I had some free time at work and I decided to machine me a fancy shackle mount. Thought I show everyone how I did it. First I cut off about 4" of 2.25" cold rolled roundbar.
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Then drill a center on the lathe-
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Now I can "face" the end and chamfer the edge for more weld surface area-
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And true up the circumference on the end-
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Time to set up the mill. First I used a 3/4 ball nose end mill followed by a regular end mill to finish the flat area-
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After repeating the same thing on the other side it's back to the lathe to taper the end-
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Now we have this-
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Now after some cleanup I can drill a 7/8" hole for the shackle pin-
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That pretty well wraps it up. I'm planning a front bumper mod that will give me a good place to weld this mount. Stay tuned

Tflynn I need to borrow you and a couple of your tools for a few days. You're a mad man with steel

 

[joeymt33]

Tflynn I need to borrow you and a couple of your tools for a few days. You're a mad man with steel

No doubt! I need a neighbor like him.

 

[JTW]

Is that osha approved?

 

[Miss_Oak]

...a thing of beauty! Wow i enjoyed every step of that. I had no idea what a shackle mount was so it was fun to see it evolve. You are a talented man!!

 

[sharp]

That's awesome! I wouldn't even know where to start working with metal, much less knowing how to use those machines.lol

 

[Tflynn]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I'm still very New to using this machine but am finally starting to feel comfortable with it. I love having custom one off parts but shackle mounts and roll bar clamps are all I can think of to make on this machine!

 

[Montecresto]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I'm still very New to using this machine but am finally starting to feel comfortable with it. I love having custom one off parts but shackle mounts and roll bar clamps are all I can think of to make on this machine!

Want to sell your prototype???

 

[CumminsPusher]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I'm still very New to using this machine but am finally starting to feel comfortable with it. I love having custom one off parts but shackle mounts and roll bar clamps are all I can think of to make on this machine!

If I had that machine I'd want to build bumper ends for the 1000 that go into the outside edges and bolt on that would allow a bar up over the fenders to the lower ROPS for nose protection. I wish you had a 1000 laying around by the looks of it you could have that done in minutes.
Seriously though very cool! It would be hard not to go through the machine just to build something better. Those look very nice I applaud you


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[Tflynn]

Want to sell your prototype???

I've been considering building a few and offering them to members. Problem is they take a long time for me to build. I'm sure a seasoned machinist could knock these out in no time but I'm still slow!

 

[Montecresto]

I've been considering building a few and offering them to members. Problem is they take a long time for me to build. I'm sure a seasoned machinist could knock these out in no time but I'm still slow!

Well it looks professional to me, and I'd be proud to have one and willing to pay you a fair price for it. And, if you were to make them for the membership, I'm sure you'd get quicker, probably doing it assembly line fashion. It looks really cool, and would weld nicely to my Strong Made bumper.

 

[tjoreo]

That turned out awesome. That's what I do for a living, and I couldn't have done any better myself. Heck if you make some, I might even buy a couple. Send us a pic of the final results.

 

[GlockMeister]

Looks really good! I like it.
Homemade mods are my favorite

 

[Mark700]

I made one last night out of aluminum. We will see if it holds up.

 

[ToddACimer]

I can't believe the prices everybody gets for those winch cable shackle mounts. Yours looks good

 

[Mark700]

I can't believe the prices everybody gets for those winch cable shackle mounts. Yours looks good

Agreed. I couldn’t justify $100 for one. 🤨

 

[Montecresto]

@Tflynn made mine for me out of solid steel, I don’t know what kind. Very good work he did, and I want to say I paid him $40.00 for it.