Bankzs 110 CSW XS Build

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Better to chop the paint off the steps than take paint off the bodywork

Not seen a loom in that plastic wrap before. Did the change this on TD5?

Exactly that! Glad I had them!

Yeah standard on the TD5s+ which is nice!

Decided while the 110 will be up in the air for some welding. May as well sort the other patches that need doing, mostly the rear under seat xmember bit.

And touch up the underseal before winter fully sets in.
 
It is very handy having a selection of forklifts 😅

Will make the repairs easier for sure.

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So question time @bankz5152

How have you fixed the rock slider to the chassis? (Bracket design photo as well please)
Did use 1 length for the step,notch out & bend Or cut & weld?
Unsure if you posted any photos
(Its just so I can get my brain cell into gear to see if you make these into a drop down step with a few modifications)

Thanks for any info
 
So question time @bankz5152

How have you fixed the rock slider to the chassis? (Bracket design photo as well please)
Did use 1 length for the step,notch out & bend Or cut & weld?
Unsure if you posted any photos
(Its just so I can get my brain cell into gear to see if you make these into a drop down step with a few modifications)

Thanks for any info


It was one piece, laser cut, press braked and some manual bending with tabs. Brackets and gussets welded in afterwards.

Fits to the car like everyone elses, one fixing on the bulkhead bolt. Couple on the outriger.

I see what youre thinking and I quite like that idea and I have thought about it. But trying tk create a true rockslider/drop step would be very costly and a very limited market. Possibly me 😂😂
 
Today got very stressful. What started out as a fairly small hole with a plan, got bigger and bigger.

Even heavy taps with a pointed hammer didnt reveal much. However as soon as the welder touched it was like a lighter on a rizzla... hence the multiple patches.

The hole got bigger...

Also first time welding overhead, 2nd time on a chassis, 2nd time on questionable material so dont be mean (or just shut your eyes 🤣🤣🫣)

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I did add an extra gusset to the ARB. All replacement steel was 3mm. Give it a better chance at lasting and a tad easier to weld.

Certainly not the easiest thing ive done. Also shocking considering it had a read 1/4 3 years ago!!! Zero treatment clearly!

I did not grind down welds, as honestly i could not be bothered (if you look you can see where i gave up caring 😅) a reminder to do better next time 😂

I did however wire wheel everything, clean, and is Passiv8 (heavy zinc weldthru primer) inside and out. Finished with a thick coat if WAR.

Hopefully lasts a few years but I forsee another rear 1/4 or a new chassis.... may start saving...

I was going to refit the rear ARB but of course I lost the ball joint nuts and of course the are metric fine not standard 🙄🙄🙄

So next week.
 
You want to see some of the things I have built.. just for fun or to see if it works.
My tube/box bending skills improved but as for welding someone else always done this while I was on metal work. I get arc eye very easily… so like to stay away from the bright light as much as possible.

When I’m out walking the dog this is when my brain comes up with the theory. Out comes the cardboard for the practice
 
Id like.to see!
You see my Hicap… it really a special.these are a few changes and to the untrained eye every thing is standard…

I can turn tighter than you & fit in smaller space ;)
This was my last road project.
But done a few off road racers upto 8years ago when I hung the spanners up for fun stuff.
 
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