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11-14-2002, 09:31 PM
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Pick'n up the pieces!
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Marietta, Oklahoma
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Drop spindle to top A-frame clearance
I nned a little info. I just put on a set of early classic's drop spindles. I noticed that when I check their turning stroke that they hit the top a-frame and will not swivel all the way. Is this because they are in an unload position, no engine with weight on wheels, or do I need to do a little trim work?
This is my first restro, so all this is new to me. I'll attach a pic. Maybe someone can see where I am talking about it hitting. I think it will be towards the right of the picture. Any help appreciated. Danny |
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11-14-2002, 09:38 PM
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Member since 2000
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico
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i didnt have this problem...put a jack under it and then try to turn it, see if it is cause you have no pressure
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11-14-2002, 09:58 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Lake co. california
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My 2 1/2" drop McGaughy's spindles did the same thing when unloaded, They were fine with weight on them but I removed about 1/16th to 1/8th inch from the upper control arm just to be safe.
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11-15-2002, 12:57 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area)
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clearance
I have the Early Classic dropped spindles and had the same concern so I called Early Classic. They said its fine, when the weight is put on it the gap will open up.
From other ones I have seen it should be about 1/4" or so with all the weight on it.
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11-15-2002, 07:56 AM
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Pick'n up the pieces!
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Marietta, Oklahoma
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Thanks for the info! Inquiring minds wanna know!
Danny |
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11-15-2002, 05:22 PM
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14.1 @ 96MPH
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Mesa, AZ
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I never noticed any problem like that with mine, at least not that I remember...I did mine 3 or 4 years ago...it should be perfectly fine once it's loaded.
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