Author Archives: jimmy v.

Twin I-Beam Kingpin Knuckle

Posted on May 8, 2012 by jimmy v.

Over the week end I was able to get back to the Twin I-Beam project. I machined the top and bottom of our prototype kingpin knuckle. I had already machined out the mid section a couple weeks back. Here are … Continue reading →

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Ecotec Intake Adapter

Posted on February 16, 2012 by jimmy v.

Summit Machine’s prototype GM Ecotec intake adapters. Designed to smooth out the airflow when a 3 inch intake tube is used with the GM ecotec “drive by wire” throttle body. They are currently being tested on the class4 and class1000 … Continue reading →

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Summit Machine’s 9ii “Round 4″

Posted on February 13, 2012 by jimmy v.

Here are some pictures of Summit Machine’s 9ii assembly. The threaded holes on the sides of the housing are for the mounting brackets. All threaded holes have been fitted with stainless steel thread locking threaded inserts. In the last picture … Continue reading →

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3/4 inch Heim Joints with 14mm Reduction Spacers

Posted on February 13, 2012 by jimmy v.

We now have in stock 3/4 inch Heim Joints with 14mm Reduction Spacers. Designed to replace the 3/4 inch heim joint with a 14mm though hole commonly used in Rock Krawler and Pure Performance lift kits. Spacers can be used with a … Continue reading →

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Summit Machine’s 9ii “Round 3″

Posted on February 9, 2012 by jimmy v.

First picture is a side plate anodized and ready for bearings and seals. The second picture is the gear cover also anodized in everyone’s favorite color Purple. It’s one of the colors in our logo so I saw it fitting. … Continue reading →

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Summit Machine’s 9ii “Round 2″

Posted on February 8, 2012 by jimmy v.

A few more pictures of Summit Machine’s 9ii (9 inch independent). The first is of the gear cover before anodizing. To get the shape I desired the outer perimeter had to be surfaced machined. Second picture is a close up … Continue reading →

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Summit Machine’s 9ii “Round 1″

Posted on February 6, 2012 by jimmy v.

Here are a few pictures of Summit Machine’s 9ii (9 inch independent). It was designed and manufactured in house at Summit Machine. The housing, gear cover, and stub shaft retainers are machined from aircraft grade USA made billet 6061. The … Continue reading →

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Restraining Strap Clevis

Posted on February 3, 2012 by jimmy v.

Pictured is the Summit Machine High Tensile Strength Restraining Strap Clevis. MD MotorSports was bending and breaking their restraining strap clevises every race, due to the angle they were mounted on their Class 1 car. Instead of cutting up the … Continue reading →

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Summit Machine Weld Washers

Posted on February 2, 2012 by jimmy v.

Summit Machine is now offering 4130 Chromoly Weld Washers. Sizes, Dimensions, and Pricing are as followed. 1-1/2″ Outside Diameter with 3/4″ bore $4.20 1-1/2″ Outside Diameter with 5/8″ bore $4.20 1-1/4″ Outside Diameter with 9/16″ bore $4.00 1-1/4″ Outside Diameter … Continue reading →

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Summit Machine Aluminum Links

Posted on February 1, 2012 by jimmy v.

Pictured are few different Aluminum Links in various shapes and sizes. On the left is a Tie Rod for a Class 1 Desert Racer, the mid section is necked down for weight reduction. In the middle is a monster 2.5″ … Continue reading →

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