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#76388 04/16/2007 8:41 PM | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered | The 58 which followed me home recently has one major problem which is the fact it has no wheels. This is due to the fact there have been no axles to mount any wheels on. Well half of this problem has been solved with the purchase of some used springs from a local bolter, the purchse of new mounting hardware, the purchase of a 10 bolt rear axle from a 1970 Camaro from the local Craigslist, a trailer axle mounting kit I had on the shelf, and new 2" spring perches. The results are shown on the attached link. It is obvious to me the frame will need a C notch mode. Is this how others have lowered their task force trucks? If not did you use different shackles or an aftermarket spring kit? http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=8309838&uid=2902753 | | |
#76389 04/17/2007 4:16 AM | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | C notch? with original springs you'll need more like a Z'd frame with the axle on top the springs - with the axle mounted properly there's about 6" of travel to hit those bumpers, and it can do it
might consider a monoleaf - less drop but usually enough
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#76390 04/17/2007 7:29 PM | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 | Just a thought on this - can you flip the shackles in the rear and raise it back up some? I can't find a picture of how the shackles are supposed to go on a TF but I assume the way you have them is correct (?) | | |
#76391 04/18/2007 10:08 PM | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,384 Crusty Old Sarge | | Crusty Old Sarge Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,384 | I flipped the rear axle on my 59' and found it set just a little to low. I made a set of shorter shackles for the rear, about an 1 1/2", I'm using coil over shocks as well. I didn't have to "C" knotch the frame to get it to clear. It sets low enough and I can still haul the Harley with no problems.
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#76392 04/19/2007 4:01 PM | Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 148 Member | | Member Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 148 | i was going to flip the shackles on mine, but you cant. you would need to modify the rear hanger for the shackle to come out the bottom instead of the top.
i am not staying with leaf springs, so it won't be an issue for me
2003 ford lightning
1959 chevy 36
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