Dick & Jane Beam Question

DeMinimis · Posted: Thu May 17, 2007 3:44 pm Post subject: Dick & Jane Beam Question

Ok, I know I should know this answer, but I don't. What is the measurement of a stock link pin beam (and where are you measuring it from)? I'm not sure if my beam is 9 or 10 over (I think its 9, but need to verify). Need to know as I'll be replacing my beam when going coilover. Thanks.
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runslikeapenguin · Posted: Thu May 17, 2007 6:56 pm Post subject:

from what ive been using a stock LP beam is about 34 inches
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Nicksan · Samba Member Joined: April 13, 2004 Posts: 2777

I got 34" from tube end to tube end. I could be off around 1/4 inch or so.

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Damn U penguin, I almost killed myself fumbling around in the garage to measure an old beam I have. and you beat my post. Laughing

Skidmark · Posted: Thu May 17, 2007 7:03 pm Post subject:

My 6" over beam measures 40 inches from tube end to tube end...
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DeMinimis · Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 8:28 am Post subject:

Thanks for the help guys. One of life's little misteries is now solved. Now, I feel like leaving work to go measure my beam so I know what I've got (and finish up my front engine mount). Thanks again!
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DeMinimis · Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 12:16 pm Post subject:

Holy frick'n frick! I knew my beam was big, but at 47" from tube end to tube end, its enormous. I guess if I get a 10" over beam when I make the c/o switch, I'll be ok.

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HamburgerBrad · Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 7:12 pm Post subject:

you're measuring end to end of the beam and not including the trailing arms, right? your beam does not look like it's 15" over stock...
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Skidmark · Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 9:23 pm Post subject:

If a stock measured 34, and his measures 47, I only see 13".... not sure where you are getting the other two inches there, Brad. Wink

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riNR · Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 9:37 pm Post subject:

47" - 34" = 13"
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DeMinimis · Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 9:04 am Post subject:

Looks like Arnold needs to increase school funding down there. Yes, from tube end to tube end = 47". 2 1/8" dia too.
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HamburgerBrad · Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 10:23 am Post subject:

slight miscalculation. either way...
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DeMinimis · Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 11:49 am Post subject:

If it helps with the visulization, it is 30.5" from outside to outside of the top beam clamps. With my current front and rear arms, the front track is a bit wider than the rear. Its not going to stay that way, but that's how it is now. Will switch to a 9-10" wider c/o front beam with +4 arms and 3x3 rear arms. That should get things into correct proportion.
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