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My guess is they would lower the height, expecially with my M68, but that may be able to be fixed with blocks.
That is just my guess, I would like to hear is from someone that knows.
That is just my guess, I would like to hear is from someone that knows.
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I'm not sure about the Explorer springs but most modern springs are too long and will interfere with either the rearmost running board bracket and/or rear bumper bracket if you try to use them. I am using a set of 90 Dodge D-50 springs which are actually shorter than the F-1 springs on my 49. I mounted mine under the axle because I wanted to lower my truck but you could use them over the axle just as well. I made 'L' brackets which mounts the springs to the side of the frame rail much like the original springs...
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Hi Wayne,
Thought maybe you could shed a little light on a potenial problem I have with the 97 Explorer rear axle. If you remember I am putting this in a 51 F1, but with a Mustang II front suspension. I have the frame assembled with the front end and with the rear axle and now I see that the rear axle pinion flange is not perpendicular to the ground. I measured the angle and it is 10 degrees pointed to the sky. I can put tapered shims in between the spring and axle perch, but what angle would be considered to be acceptable and not have a lot of U" joint failure. I was thing maybe 4 or 5 degrees. Your opinion would be appreciated greatly.
Thought maybe you could shed a little light on a potenial problem I have with the 97 Explorer rear axle. If you remember I am putting this in a 51 F1, but with a Mustang II front suspension. I have the frame assembled with the front end and with the rear axle and now I see that the rear axle pinion flange is not perpendicular to the ground. I measured the angle and it is 10 degrees pointed to the sky. I can put tapered shims in between the spring and axle perch, but what angle would be considered to be acceptable and not have a lot of U" joint failure. I was thing maybe 4 or 5 degrees. Your opinion would be appreciated greatly.
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Am I the only one besides 56PANELFORD that thought this was an amusing thread title? I almost fired something off on it the other day then thought I better rephrase that. LOL
Anyway picked up a 8.8 of a 95 Explorer with the disc brakes 3.73 gears for my 54 M-100. with both springs, chrome rims and tires at Bucks PAP for $145.00 You aren't allowed to use Jacks there so it was a PITA.A good cordless recip saw would have saved the day I'm using the spring shackles off a newer Ranger. The tires are rubbing but I don't plan on keeping these rims plus I plan on tubbing the box. good luck with it
Anyway picked up a 8.8 of a 95 Explorer with the disc brakes 3.73 gears for my 54 M-100. with both springs, chrome rims and tires at Bucks PAP for $145.00 You aren't allowed to use Jacks there so it was a PITA.A good cordless recip saw would have saved the day I'm using the spring shackles off a newer Ranger. The tires are rubbing but I don't plan on keeping these rims plus I plan on tubbing the box. good luck with it
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Hi Wayne,
Thought maybe you could shed a little light on a potenial problem I have with the 97 Explorer rear axle. If you remember I am putting this in a 51 F1, but with a Mustang II front suspension. I have the frame assembled with the front end and with the rear axle and now I see that the rear axle pinion flange is not perpendicular to the ground. I measured the angle and it is 10 degrees pointed to the sky. I can put tapered shims in between the spring and axle perch, but what angle would be considered to be acceptable and not have a lot of U" joint failure. I was thing maybe 4 or 5 degrees. Your opinion would be appreciated greatly.
Thought maybe you could shed a little light on a potenial problem I have with the 97 Explorer rear axle. If you remember I am putting this in a 51 F1, but with a Mustang II front suspension. I have the frame assembled with the front end and with the rear axle and now I see that the rear axle pinion flange is not perpendicular to the ground. I measured the angle and it is 10 degrees pointed to the sky. I can put tapered shims in between the spring and axle perch, but what angle would be considered to be acceptable and not have a lot of U" joint failure. I was thing maybe 4 or 5 degrees. Your opinion would be appreciated greatly.
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