49 Ford F1
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So i got the shocks mounted up today. At ride height i only have 2.5 in of travel between the crossmember and rear housing. would it weaken it too much to take 3/4 to 1 in out of the bottom of the 2 in crossmember for clearance or should i redesign the crossmember to get some extra clearance?
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I don't think a boxed shallow crescent shaped notch should weaken it too much if kept nor more than 3/4" deep and as large a radius crescent as possible. You want to spread the stress as evenly and smoothly as possible, so avoid a notch that is a tall U or has corners. Depending on the springs you are running and if you load the bed 2 1/2" at the center may be enough The ends of the axle travel more than the center since the wheels seldom go up and down together, just watch it going over RR tracks or speed bumps hard. I might roll the dice and see if it's enough when you get it on the road. You also could put in good sized triangular gussets at the ends of the crossmember that parallel the coilovers to strengthen it if you are concerned about notching depending on where your exhaust is going to go? If the gussets are large enough, cut a hole in the center and run the exhaust thru them.
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In the f6. Keep the 2 speed diaphragm (if its good) and if it has the original hydro booster they are worth keeping -vent filter in cab too
Check all the drums on the heavy trucks too as they are NLA and worth selling if they aren't oversize-someone here will want them. Wheel studs too if your inclined to pull them
Good job and keep on going on the truck looks good
Check all the drums on the heavy trucks too as they are NLA and worth selling if they aren't oversize-someone here will want them. Wheel studs too if your inclined to pull them
Good job and keep on going on the truck looks good
Ok so i picked up a couple trucks for some parts. One is an f4 with a ford script flat bead and a v8 and the other is an f6 that used to have a dump bed on it. They are both the 5 star extra cabs. Im planning on using the stainless trim and locks and ignition switch from one truck since it has the key with it. Im planning on selling most of the parts and then scrapping whatever is left. They are in pretty rough shape so not a whole lot is usable. Just wondering what all people are looking for off of these big trucks that i should make sure to include in my craigslist ads. Another question is with the wheels. Im pretty sure one has lock ring wheels and the other is widowmakers. Just want a definite answer about them.
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Got the sway bar mounted the other day. I ordered the master cylinder and proportioning valve so im gonna start on the getting that mounted when they come in. After i get that done im gonna strip the chassis down and paint it so that i can mount the brake lines and not need to take them back out again.
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