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miliraty wraped side should go on the fixed mount side, helps keep it from bending springs. Granted, if you don't redrill the bottom leaf just right, you might end up doing more damage to it then just running it as is.
this was just letting off clutch and backing up, not under power
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attac...1&d=1012000200
but that is without an antiwrap bar... He has one.
he has a wrap bar, it is on the other side
now the pic is gone, guess pirate got mad
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Originally Posted by TxCruzr
no, its still there. pics just dont link from pirate. you have to save and attach them.
chevy 56's talk to sharpe about them
Do 52's like Chowder did. They flex the same as 56'2 but you dont have to deal with the pinion angle issues of 56's. The only reason I am running 56's is cause I have 4 spare pairs of them at my shop.
my F150 springs do not have a military wrap at either end, so I see no reason flipping them would cause problemsQuote:
Originally Posted by TxCruzr
in your case it would not make a difference but in a situation where there is military wrap, it would be stronger to have that at the fixed point since when you back up the leaf is being pushed into the mount and there is no give as there is at the other end. Military wrap is 2 leafs so it's going to be stronger then a side w/o military wrap that is only 1 leafQuote:
Originally Posted by CRaSHnBuRN
i mean run 56's in the back, Sharpe didnt you tell me that would stretch the rear 6in on the bronco?
Depends on how or if your current rear springs' center pins are offset. If they are the usual Ford 57" springs the pins should be offset to the front (in factory configuration) around 4", just like chevy 56's. So, whether you used the ford 57's or chevy 56's if you put the long end forward you would be moving the rear axle back approx 4" and shortening your rear overhang.
it is more that 4 inches if i remember correctly on the fords i believe it is around 6 or 7 inches fyi
I want to say it was 7 inches. I have a couple of links about spring lengths and center pin offsets at home on the laptop that I'll post up as soon as my internet at the apartment is workingQuote:
Originally Posted by stx4wheeler
tight
did everything go smooth this morning??
yeah
How far should I move the axle forward?
Far as you can without moving the steering box.
i fell asleep
i got tacked it in place...
if you call tomorrow i will be napping :flipoff2:
got more done today
shackles
box it like i said dummy that why I cut out the other piece!
forget putting that 60 in and do something like this
Were you just passing through or are you living down here now? I forget who it was that is lives/is from down here. I've passed by that a bunch just never got a chance to take a pic.Quote:
Originally Posted by TMatheaus
i'm living in lake jackson for about another month, i've seen it several times while going through rosenberg, its just the first time i was able to get a pic, i had to go to schulenburg yesterday for work so i stopped, next time i go back through hopefully i will have my digital camera so i can get some better pics
give me the antiwrap bar, and get on ebay and find some warn 35 spline slugs, also get stubs
4wdFactory has complete 35 spline kits for $385. I ended up getting alot of my stuff from Rockstomper.
so what's your WB now, the cheby is sitting at ~121 w/ the 56's and new spring hangers up front.
around 123"
i got the 44 out this afternoon. pain in the ass by myself
Flem, John, surely someone can help at least haul it into it's spot?
I am debating a trip down tomorrow afternoon if you still need the help then. I was lookin for a good excuse to drink a beer tomorrow anyways. :D
all ya gotta do is ask.
its no biggie. im not going to try it tonight. i've got other stuff that needs to be done anyway. Ed, John, what time tomorrow can you lend a hand?
ill pencil you in. give me a call whenever.
I can prolly cut out here around 5 or 6 (about an hour drive down).
i'll help anytime after 3 today
alright, i'll probably start working on it around 4. i need to go swap out my oxygen tank and pick up some bolts before then
bout to put my boots on and head that way.