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sharkskinman
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 Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2024 11:29 pm Post subject: 8" widened Linkpin beam Questions |
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As I've read before?
Can I just Half The Distance to Widen My Tierods?
So 4" on each should make them proper length?
Then I can adjust for the box placement (in stockish placement it will not turn all way Left without hitting beam extender)
I have 4 adjusters and Need to replace the Aluminum Blocks..
But if I Put Air Of Front ....So I Have To Replace A with Thru Rods?!?
If I loosen the adjusters to be able to move
The set screw ceases to function as a Mount??
Are most people using Round Stock Rods?
Or are there Square Stock Rods that fit the LinkPin Arms Square Hole??
And if I have 4 separate Spring Packs
I'm guessing I have to have 2 Full Thru Rods??
And anyone know what the Thin Bearing washers are Called??
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jsturtlebuggy
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Location: Fair Oaks/Orangevale, CA
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| Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2024 9:02 am Post subject: Re: 8" widened Linkpin beam Questions |
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You are going to need thru rod the width of beam to outside of trailing arms. I would recommend at least 1/2" Chromoly thru rods.
The bearings that look like a washer are cslled Torrington bearings.
As for tie rods depending on what you are using for a steering box, it is best too mock it up for correct length of tie rods.
A center mound rack and pinion really works the best for getting tiered clearance on both sides. With long travel suspension and stock box setup there a clearance issue with tunnel and tie rod with suspension at full droop.
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BFB
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| Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2024 5:53 pm Post subject: Re: 8" widened Linkpin beam Questions |
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Good job knowing the name of those bearings! And i thought most though rod set ups used teflon washers? You’d think those bearing would get packed full of crap real quick
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