Modifying BIG Suspension Strut Rod! | CAT 785 Mining Haul Truck

We'll take you through the entire process to tackle this beast of a job - modifying a massive suspension strut rod from a Caterpillar 784 to fit a 785 mining haul truck! We start with drilling and tapping the holes to extend the bolt pattern, and tapping 12 one inch bolts by hand gives Kurtis a serious work out! We then get the strut rod set up in our lathe and dial in the compound to perfectly match the existing taper on the rods end. We'll then machine off 100mm and machine the finishing touches to accommodate a blanking plug, before machining the taper to length. We finish it all off by tapping those hefty 1-inch bolt holes to their final depth. So, if you're curious about how we tackle these larger-than-life engineering challenges, buckle up and get ready to see some serious metal magic in action!

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