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Fabricated C6 Uprights...
Overkill on strength, phenomenal on weight.
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...67429414_n.jpg More info and delicious pictures coming to a Lateral-g near you soon! Jason Elvis Heard. |
More pics please!
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They're gonna be cool.......
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Those puppies are mine.
Will have a full build album on my fb page |
awesome!
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Any drop designed in them and can steering arms be welded or bolted? Looks great btw.
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Common aftermarket steering arms from the companies that are using a stock upright will bolt on. A dropped version would be cool, wouldn't it.......
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I'm sure you don't know yet, but like everyone wants to know........PRICE?? :G-Dub: :computer:
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We are happy to be the first to offer a fabricated, chromoly plate, tig welded C5/6 Upright for the aftermarket. This is the ultimate in rigidity.... even at elevated temperatures.... |
Before I go into the details on the uprights I need to explain and showcase the experience I have with welded uprights and how they are built effectively. One of the most important elements to the construction of uprights is the fixture, and how it is built. Below is a picture of a Trophy Truck upright I built about 6 years ago, notice the fixture and main plate they are bolted to, they are all steel.
http://thegmr.com/wp-content/uploads...m-gmr-shop.jpg It is important to use Steel for the construction of your upright welding fixture, you need to combat the movement of your material during the welding process and using steel is the best way to combat this. The fixture will be extremely hot during the welding process and if you were to use aluminum then the fixture will move due to the welding heat. This is why the use of aluminum is not recommended for fixtures when welding is present. http://thegmr.com/wp-content/uploads...s-1024x232.jpg We start with a Precision machined 1.5 inch thick chunk of steel, then machine the correct holes and tap the plate to provide the appropriate support for the fixture top plate. In the second picture above you can see the actual upright fixture bolted to the main block; this provides a very stable and accurate fixture that will not cause issues because it is not machined from aluminum. |
One unique item that The GMR has done is that we matched the stock lower ball joint taper perfectly. We will not disclose the exact taper but we can assure it is not either of the standard 7 or 10 degree tapers. With this being a unique taper we decided to custom machine a reamer that matches the stock taper perfectly to ensure quality fitment with the stock GMR components. http://thegmr.com/wp-content/uploads...ne-300x268.jpg The GMR offers these uprights in two different styles, A stock height unit and a 1 inch drop unit as seen below. The image to the bottom left is a 1″ drop upright with a stock height one to the right. These uprights are designed around the stock caliper mounts and ball joints so they will bolt up to ANY C5/6 brake package along with any arms designed abound the stock uprights. These units are also available with a welded on steering arm for direct stock replacement, both in the 1 inch drop and stock height. http://thegmr.com/wp-content/uploads...th-of-them.jpg The new GMR fabricated uprights are only slightly heavier than the aluminum stock components with a weight of only 6.9 pounds each compared to the stock 5.8 pounds. The Stiffness to weight ratio of the GMR uprights are drastically better than the stock units at operating temperature (non-ambient temperature). http://thegmr.com/wp-content/uploads...e-uprights.jpg The GMR Uprights are designed to be universal, from stock replacement hubs to GMR front hubs these uprights will work with any C5/6 package. http://thegmr.com/wp-content/uploads...e-hubs-etc.jpg |
Looks damn good! :thumbsup: Thanks for the tech info. What about steering arm options?
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Any possibility that these or future styles would work with RideTech's Tru-Turn?
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You would retain your current steering arm, it would bolt on in the same manor as it currently does on your OEM's Upright. So basically if you currently have a Scott Mock, DSE, Roadster Shop, Art Morrison, etc. you would simply re-use the one that came with your particular suspension. Now, IF you happen to have a suspension that utilizes the OEM's Upright WITHOUT the steering arm machined off, then we DO offer a weld on arm to maintain stock C5/6 location. Thanks, Jay |
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You may want to look into CPP's Upright offerings. They have a Tall A,F,X 2" drop upright that may work with the TruTurn? It would most certainly solve the deflection issue at a very reasonable price. Hope this helps. Thanks, Jay |
Nice work on the uprights. Looks to be top notch to match the rest of your parts.
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Just FYI.... these suckers go great with our Floater Rearends :poke: Oh and dont forget the GMR C5/6 Front Hubs :G-Dub: |
Just curious on what you would recommend from a coating perspective. I would assume that any mounting surfaces would need to be masked off as to not change the dimension, so any concerns about corrosion in those areas?
Just curious......... These things look AMAZING |
I plan on powdercoating mine and we can mask off where the hub bolts up. Actually a good powdercoater can "dust it off" before he cooks it. After that your favorite penetrating oil on the bare surface and assemble. I prefer Gibbs.
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I may be chatting with you about some GMR stuff at some point - -- - Lord knows my dreams are much larger than my budget though! |
Cool, my wife gave me an unlimited budget and I still went over:lol:
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Jason,These are Amazing.I want a set.But need to buy the kid's G.I.Joe w/the Kungfu grip first.:thumbsup:
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Can you share what chromoly you are using? If so can you explain the welding process. What filler rod? Any preheat or post weld heat treating? thanks in advance, Bryce |
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I can treat these, but then they will have to be post machined after the treating to ensure quality. I can even make them from Titanium if someone is willing to fork out the funds for that, but I don’t see it happening often. Jason |
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Very Nice indeed.
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thanks guys!
Jason |
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Okay...okay Jason. Give us a price now, why don't you? :G-Dub:
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What Bearings are being used ? I dont hear about the C5-6 guys complaining about bearing life .
But the C4 guys have few options for a decent wheel bearing . I trashed a set of Autozone front bearings in ten laps at Autobahn last year on Kumho 710s . Not to threadjack your post ... Ive been looking for a fix which led me to this topic . With all the folks using C4 components for Hot Rods ,kit cars and tracked C4s ,there may be a good market for a spindle with a bearing that can take the abuse . Wish I had the ability .... Anymore nascar pics btw ? |
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Anyone have a spare copy of Uprights for Dummies?... :sieg: Jeff- |
Jeff, the GMR upright is a direct replacement for a C6 upright on a stock corvette or on the multitiude of aftermarket subframes and chassis that use the factory C6 upright. DSE, RS, or Morrison come to mind.
The AFX spindle is designed to fit a an A,F,orX body directly and then allows you to use C5 or 6 brakes on those cars. |
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Depends on how you look at it. For our purposes we should cut stock steering arm off the stock upright.
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If you want to be fair, then reduce the stock unit by a quarter pound, more then reasonable for the steering arm difference. The reason for the weight comparison was to show that the fabricated unit are not much heavier, or possibly more then double the weight like some would assume. I think even though its not technically exactly the same the picture still gets the job done with what I was concerned about. Jason |
The pro-touring industries highest performing brake package affixed to a GMR fabricated upright....
http://thegmr.com/wp-content/uploads...pright-one.jpg http://thegmr.com/wp-content/uploads...right-one3.jpg http://thegmr.com/wp-content/uploads...pright-two.jpg :popcorn2: |
Nice!
Not to take anything away from The Brake Mans stellar and affordable products......... Your uprights would look mighty fine sporting these too. https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...33907617_n.jpg |
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one step ahead of you! :D Jason |
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