STGs Minions general purpose thread
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i guess somtimes im to damn smart for my own good!!!
I will just "pretened" i dont know whats going on. So other newbs dont feel left out. So im back to not knowing whats goin on.
I will just "pretened" i dont know whats going on. So other newbs dont feel left out. So im back to not knowing whats goin on.
just another Rockwell looser
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From: Cocoa, FL
Originally Posted by crazyredneckanyhow
Ok lets get into something actually useful. Lets talk pinion angle!!!! So im makin brackets for my front axle that are like quads rock 4 link brackets but to fit on a 2 3/4" axle tube. Is there any certain pinion angle im lookin for without havin to cut of the part where the balljoints go and reindexing them? My thoughts are this: Set up 2 jackstands level and put the front on them. Set the pinon angle then tack weld the axlehousing to the jack stands so it wont move. Then use a level adn set the brackets up level and weld them on. Then cut the tack welds and mount the axle under the truck. Im not goin 4 link. Im makin long radius arms.
just another Rockwell looser
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From: Cocoa, FL
Originally Posted by crazyredneckanyhow
Is there a magic number or do i stick with the factory angle?
i would just keep it stock or little more isn't going to hurt to much, especialy if its a mud truck only...
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From: Across from the neighbors
No its the crew. Only gonna be street use. I like the odea of turning the c's but thats more than i can get into with my work area and time. Most 6" say 7* bushings so if i set the axle where the pinion is at 7* then weld the brackets on at level it should be ok?
just another Rockwell looser
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From: Cocoa, FL
Originally Posted by crazyredneckanyhow
No its the crew. Only gonna be street use. I like the odea of turning the c's but thats more than i can get into with my work area and time. Most 6" say 7* bushings so if i set the axle where the pinion is at 7* then weld the brackets on at level it should be ok?
just run it stock angle, especially since your not to worried about dshaft angles.....are you even running a front shaft? please say yes!!!
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Ok i got another quick question. See how in the pic i have the ends of the tubes where the bushing ends are even? IS that how they need to be? How bout the bracket where they hook up? Do those points need to be even or does the bottom need to stick farther towards the back of the truck. It looks as if i make the arm ends even then on an angle the botom part will be to short.
just another Rockwell looser
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From: Cocoa, FL
Originally Posted by crazyredneckanyhow
Ok i got another quick question. See how in the pic i have the ends of the tubes where the bushing ends are even? IS that how they need to be? How bout the bracket where they hook up? Do those points need to be even or does the bottom need to stick farther towards the back of the truck. It looks as if i make the arm ends even then on an angle the botom part will be to short.
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So basically i need to make my bracket and weld it to the axle. Then mount the coils and all that to the truck. Then add my top strait tube. Then ill have to somehow get it at full droop maybe and add the bottom tube?
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From: Melbourne, Aus
Originally Posted by crazyredneckanyhow
Is there a magic number or do i stick with the factory angle?
Go to your local wheel align shop, they should have the stock specs though. Or check in the 73-79 or the steering forum
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Oh, and hate to be a wet blouse, but the white text is kinda frowned upon...
What you have done is ok, but if in the future if you could make it so I don't have to put on the welding mask each time I go to read, it would be appreciated
What you have done is ok, but if in the future if you could make it so I don't have to put on the welding mask each time I go to read, it would be appreciated