LL front end build (leading link)

[redneckray]

Well just wanted to share with you on how i build a LL front end, this is going on a trike frame that i am building, there are alot of ways to build a LL, but this is my version of how i do it, i start off with 1/2 in plate and cut it to size 6 in x 12 in and mark my holes for the downtube and the center bolt[which will be 1 in and down tubes 2 in.

I use 2 in dom tubing with a 1/4 in wall [won't bend] here are some pics of it so far, will post more as i go along with the LL build.

The tubing is cut to length of 36 in. And will cut it as i know what wheel i will use and then make the rest of the ll brackets and then mount the shocks, this ll is going on a trike frame that has a rake of 50 degrees and will handle great on the roads.

 

[Gorilla]

Re: Ll front end build[ll leading link]

Great pictures Ray

 

[redneckray]

Re: Ll front end build[ll leading link]

thanks. More to come

 

[magusjinx]

Re: Ll front end build[ll leading link]

Looking sweet Ray ... What type shocks do you use? ... I like the 1/4" wall of your tubes ... Nice and sturdy ... Dang near flip a deer with those ...

 

[redneckray]

Re: Ll front end build[ll leading link]

on the shocks, i use ones off a honad 450 or similar, work real good too, you could hit a semi and not hurt it,grinn

 

[redneckray]

Re: Ll front end build[ll leading link]

here are the pics of it all done,

 

[redneckray]

Re: Ll front end build[ll leading link]

Here are more of it, set at a 50 degree rake

 

[Nana]

Re: Ll front end build[ll leading link]

Ray, is this the trike you are building for yourself?

 

[redneckray]

Re: Ll front end build[ll leading link]

No, mine is sitting in the corner waiting for it's turn,

 

[Old Goat]

Re: Ll front end build[ll leading link]

I wish some one would tell me what I am doing wrong as I can't see any of the pics and I would love to watch the process of the build.. Diny dang darn it....
Old Goat

 

[Nana]

Re: Ll front end build[ll leading link]

LOL! I'm tempted to tease you Corky, and let you think you are the only one who can't see pictures.....but I can't do that to you!
No, you aren't doing anything wrong! We are upgrading to a new, bigger, better server. And while we are doing that, the entire program is being updated. Right now, the pictures are almost the last thing still being worked on. They will all be up bigger and better soon.

 

[Triker Walt]

Re: Ll front end build[ll leading link]

Thank You Nana for that response. I to was wondering why I could not see the pictures. Guess I'll have to wait for the followup and reread these posts. Again THANKS Nana.

Triker Walt

 

[onetonmagoo]

I hate to be a stickler for details but you show a tube front-end with a leading link suspension. I use a LL suspension also, but I put it on a (rigid) Girder front-end. Srsly stronger for the beating I expect my scoots to go thru.

 

[redneckray]

We all have our ways,your front end look good, i personally wouldn't want one, grinn] but we all have our likes and dislikes, to me it is all about what handles well and looks are important too,
have a good one oneton,

 

[wildtrucker]

hi guy's new here and also looking to find the pick's as i wanna build some llforks

Well just wanted to share with you on how i build a LL front end, this is going on a trike frame that i am building, there are alot of ways to build a LL, but this is my version of how i do it, i start off with 1/2 in plate and cut it to size 6 in x 12 in and mark my holes for the downtube and the center bolt[which will be 1 in and down tubes 2 in.

I use 2 in dom tubing with a 1/4 in wall [won't bend] here are some pics of it so far, will post more as i go along with the LL build.

The tubing is cut to length of 36 in. And will cut it as i know what wheel i will use and then make the rest of the ll brackets and then mount the shocks, this ll is going on a trike frame that has a rake of 50 degrees and will handle great on the roads.

 

[caveman50]

You may want to take a look in my profile or in the vw pics, the Reaper has a custom air ride L.L front. Good luck with your build, Caveman

 

[drumdoctor]

Where are your pics of the LL front end?

 

[drumdoctor]

Where are those pictures of your LL front end?

 

[drumdoctor]

Re: Ll front end build[ll leading link]

I must be missing something...

Where are the pics of your LL front end?

Thanks.

 

[Rsw]

Think they were deleted by the OP. Here is a couple links to a LL build.
Leading Link

Build A Leading Link

New Page 1

http://www.angelfire.com/crazy/trikerbob/BuildingLLfiles/Step5.html