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dsraven · 03-27-2016, 11:13 AM

hey coach, what does the front end of your truck look like at ride height? the last pic, I assume, is with the bags deflated? do you have a pic of the same view with air in the bags and sitting at ride height?
just concerned with the angle of the tie rods. as the truck goes up and the tie rods level out they will get longer, due to the arc of the circle they travel in, so the toe in will get wider. will that be a factor to consider? it could be a hairy ride at highway speeds if you hit a whoopee bump on a corner.

Coach529 · 03-28-2016, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by dsraven

hey coach, what does the front end of your truck look like at ride height? the last pic, I assume, is with the bags deflated? do you have a pic of the same view with air in the bags and sitting at ride height?
just concerned with the angle of the tie rods. as the truck goes up and the tie rods level out they will get longer, due to the arc of the circle they travel in, so the toe in will get wider. will that be a factor to consider? it could be a hairy ride at highway speeds if you hit a whoopee bump on a corner.

I do not have a picture of the rack installed at ride height yet.

I measure my toe at ride height. Driving the truck below ride height will be very limited, and at slow speeds only. Got my fingers crossed that this will not be an issue.

Coach529 · 04-15-2016, 08:53 AM

Steering done....

Coach529 · 06-08-2016, 11:23 AM

All set up and ride height.

Coach529 · 06-15-2016, 08:55 AM

The sheet metal is back on and I have to say I am a little disappointed.

Below is a picture of my truck sitting on a 4" drop Sid's axle with a couple leaves removed. Notice the placement of the tire in the fender opening.

This is a picture of my truck with the Danforth Crossmember installed. Notice how the wheel is further forward in the fender opening?

I have contacted Scott and inquired about any complaints regarding the wheel not being centered in the opening. He states he has never had a complaint. I discussed with a couple friends on Facebook who are installing the same crossmember and they both have the same problem.

My first instinct was to slid the cab and front clip forward 3/4", but I do not think my distributer will allow it.

Aired out.

Ride height.

03-27-2016, 11:13 AM	#1
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,501	Re: Danforth Cross Member Install hey coach, what does the front end of your truck look like at ride height? the last pic, I assume, is with the bags deflated? do you have a pic of the same view with air in the bags and sitting at ride height? just concerned with the angle of the tie rods. as the truck goes up and the tie rods level out they will get longer, due to the arc of the circle they travel in, so the toe in will get wider. will that be a factor to consider? it could be a hairy ride at highway speeds if you hit a whoopee bump on a corner.

04-15-2016, 08:53 AM	#3
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: Danforth Cross Member Install Steering done.... __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

06-08-2016, 11:23 AM	#4
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: Danforth Cross Member Install All set up and ride height. __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

06-15-2016, 08:55 AM	#5
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: Danforth Cross Member Install The sheet metal is back on and I have to say I am a little disappointed. Below is a picture of my truck sitting on a 4" drop Sid's axle with a couple leaves removed. Notice the placement of the tire in the fender opening. This is a picture of my truck with the Danforth Crossmember installed. Notice how the wheel is further forward in the fender opening? I have contacted Scott and inquired about any complaints regarding the wheel not being centered in the opening. He states he has never had a complaint. I discussed with a couple friends on Facebook who are installing the same crossmember and they both have the same problem. My first instinct was to slid the cab and front clip forward 3/4", but I do not think my distributer will allow it. Aired out. Ride height. __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY



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