Above-spring rear end
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Above-spring rear end
Is it possible to install a rear axle assembly ABOVE the rear springs in my 1956 F-100? I realize that the original assembly won't work because the mounting pads are on top, but can Dana rear ends with the spring pads on the bottom be installed above the springs? Someone MUST have done this already or found out why it can't be done. Any information would be appreciated.
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The issue that you have to check is spring travel. IMHO you need about 3 inches of suspension travel for load/road bumps between the top of the axle and the bottom of the frame after locating the axle on top of the springs (with the truck fully assembled). I did not have enough on my F-1 when I tried it.
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i am going to do this next weekend when my new axle perches come in..
It is better to buy a set of axle perches for 13 dollars from Summit than it is to try and cut the old ones off and re-work them to be used..
maybe not better, but a whole crapload easier
.. I also plan on doing a c-sectioned area the same day to add another 2 inches or so of travel.
It is better to buy a set of axle perches for 13 dollars from Summit than it is to try and cut the old ones off and re-work them to be used..
maybe not better, but a whole crapload easier
.. I also plan on doing a c-sectioned area the same day to add another 2 inches or so of travel.
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