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06-18-2017, 09:56 PM | #1 |
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
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Rag Joint Replacement and 2" Body Lift
I love the stance of a 3/4 ton SWB Step side. Instead of compromising the ride with stiffer 3/4 ton springs to achieve a 2/ lift I decided to build a 2" body lift with some Delrin i had lying around.
One of the issues with the lift is increased stress and angle on the original rag joint. I decided to replace the rag joint with a couple of u-joints and a section of telescoping steering shaft. By doing so I break the increased angle down in half. I got a much tighter steering tolerance, and a bit of increased safety (collapsible steering) to boot. If the steering is too sensitive to vibration (as some state) it will be easy to replace lower joint with a new rag. In all, an easy couple hour project. I may swap the CPP joints with Borgeson ones just because they are black and less noticeable. I have posted pictures of the project on my Flickr account... the body lift has a album as well as radiator rubber project and the carb rebuild. On to the Column shift rebuild next - love a three on the tree when it does not hang up. https://www.flickr.com/photos/dodson...57662779313234 Leadbelly |
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