Suspension link measuring tool.

[Inspector86]

I always seem to struggle when measuring suspension links accurately. I have tried a number of methods to get accurate repeatable dimensions, some work and some not so much. Back in June on Harleys YouTube channel, Josh did a video about tools in his toolbox.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gorQKZBl1M&t=556s


In that video he pulled out a tool at about the 4.00 minute mark and simply described it as his custom made link measuring tool then said nothing more about it. I have been thinking about that tool and it made me wonder if anyone sells an actual link measuring tool. It can't be hard to make one. I envision a tool that is basically nothing more than a common caliper with parallel 3mm rods in place of the normal jaws. To measure a link you would simply slip the link ends over the pins and would be able to read the length accurately and repeatably. I have considered taking one of my cheap digital calipers and soldering a pair of 3mm pins on the jaws but I wanted to check first if anyone currently sells something like this.



BTW, for any company interested, this might be a good product idea. Just Sayin.

[scithera]

I just use digital calipers, but if you really want a dedicated tool, you can check this one out: https://www.integy.com/st_prod.html?...48&p_catid=163

[vwdaveb]

Anyone understand why the degree measurements?

[scithera]

I would assume to see if you have rebound set similarly between 2 shocks.

[WHITE-TRASH]

Cheap, accurate and fully repeatable. The bolts are 1/2" apart so eye to eye distance is easy to figure.

[rockhugger]

Originally Posted by Inspector86

In that video he pulled out his tool

I don't like where this story is going.

In that video he states "not something you can actually buy" If you have a mill you can easily make one of those

Originally Posted by Inspector86

I envision a tool that is basically nothing more than a common caliper with parallel 3mm rods in place of the normal jaws. To measure a link you would simply slip the link ends over the pins and would be able to read the length accurately and repeatably.

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Originally Posted by WHITE-TRASH

Cheap, accurate and fully repeatable. The bolts are 1/2" apart so eye to eye distance is easy to figure.

Nicely done