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Old 10-03-2009, 11:41 AM   #776
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Dave I wrote to Jason on the other forum trying to figure out what the pinion is supposed to be set at witht he 2 peice driveshaft. I forgot that's what yall have to have with this kit. I'm only running a 1 peice with my truck so it's a lot easier to work with. When I find out I'll get back with you. but what Dennis said about cutting through the frame is really easy, you just have to go back in and put metal around where you cut. I've thought about doing the same thing. but I'll have to see.
I'm going to raise my bed so I don't have to cut the frame. Cutting a hole that big in the frame would scare me. Don't you think adjusting the nuts on the swing arms will change the pinion angle? Maybe it just moves the axle back? Guess I'll just tack it and see what happens.
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Ya baby. I was kind worried if I had my notch in the right spot or not. Got room to spare. I just looked at the pictures to get it in the right spot. Did'nt really measure anything.
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Ya baby. I was kind worried if I had my notch in the right spot or not. Got room to spare. I just looked at the pictures to get it in the right spot. Did'nt really measure anything.
Nice job Dave Make sure your diff is square with the frame. Find an alignment hole in the frame that is in the same spot on both sides. Measure to the axles from those holes to make sure your axle will be aligned, or you will be crabbing down the road.
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Old 10-03-2009, 02:30 PM   #779
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Re: Daverods project 66

I see what your talking about now on the lower link bars, By adjusting the threade rod end will change the pinion angle. I wont push the alxe back or bring it up since the top will be in the same spot regardless, just rotated either way. As far as cutting a whole in the frame. that's not a problems as long as you box around the frame in that area and add some plate on the outside or inside of the frame rail. I've seen others do it that way.
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Check it. Got to love the background music and quaility camera work. Damn I watched it about 3 times and it gave me a woodie.

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Old 10-03-2009, 03:07 PM   #781
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Adjusting the lower links will change your pinion angle, but it will also change your axle center-line in relation to your notches...it would be best to get your pinion close and just make some fine tuning adjustments with the adjustable links

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Old 10-03-2009, 03:09 PM   #782
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loooks good man I just watched it 3 times but didn't get a woodie, maybe I should watch it some more.
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Old 10-03-2009, 03:14 PM   #783
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if you don't mind it loud, just dump it after the cab

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Old 10-03-2009, 03:16 PM   #784
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loooks good man I just watched it 3 times but didn't get a woodie, maybe I should watch it some more.
Ya It might take you a few more times. You're kinda use to this stuff. I'm a virgin. Guess I was kinda premature.

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Old 10-03-2009, 03:27 PM   #785
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from the looks of the clip it seems to be working good , changing the pinionangle using the treaded rods should be possible but to move it down you need to lengthen to bottom one and shorten the top one , that way to axle stays where it is , the arc of travel might change a bit when there not parralel bars
i wonder if the angle is needed with the bars because its a pretty solid connection to the frame , usually they use the angle on leafsprings so it straightens when the leafs wind up under accelleration
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I just set it by eye and tacked it for now. When I know for sure I'll weld it on for good. I'm sure I can get a few degree's just by turning the nuts on the arms. I does'nt have much of an arc. It moves pretty much up and down. I don't think the pinion angle is as critical when your using a two piece driveline. There's twice as many u joints. I can always raise or lower the carrier bearing. Have to do some more research.
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It is even more critical with a 2 piece drive-shaft, and more complicated. You don't want any of the joints at 0 degrees of the will wear out prematurely
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Adjust the angle to the center joint. It should be in faze that way. Also I looked at my truck and there's lots of room to put the exhaust pipes from the block huggers along the inside of the frame to where the frame kicks up. Then cross over from there. Remember I have a 73 rear part of the frame, but I looked at the back half of my old frame and it looks like you can do the same thing.



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Lots of room. So I guess you can go under. Now all I need are some bezels for cheap. I found some mustang ones. I could'nt.
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Adjust the angle to the center joint. It should be in faze that way. Also I looked at my truck and there's lots of room to put the exhaust pipes from the block huggers along the inside of the frame to where the frame kicks up. Then cross over from there. Remember I have a 73 rear part of the frame, but I looked at the back half of my old frame and it looks like you can do the same thing.



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Lots of room. So I guess you can go under. Now all I need are some bezels for cheap. I found some mustang ones. I could'nt.
just thinking :you might be able to find suntin in a boatshop or boatwreckingyard , i can immagine they use those type of exits for water or exaust or sumtin like that
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just thinking :you might be able to find suntin in a boatshop or boatwreckingyard , i can immagine they use those type of exits for water or exaust or sumtin like that
I don't think we have boatwrecking yards in Idaho. I'll look on ebay though. Boat exhaust bezels. Worth a look. Got to be cheaper then vette ones. The mustang ones are looking better and better.

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E-Bay? I was hoping you had a couple more laying around.

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They aren't from a boat, they're from a 65 Corvette
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I've been using my aircompressor to fill my air bags. I was worried about the pressure. Whats the max pressure I should put in them?
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I've been using my aircompressor to fill my air bags. I was worried about the pressure. Whats the max pressure I should put in them?
Depending what kind of bags they are, but 150 to 180psi should be OK. 250 to 300psi you might pop them, unless they are Slam Specialties bags. Also it will hop the truck like hydraulics do. My son has a 55 Caddy that he hops with bags. It blows peoples minds hopping a heavy car like that.
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They aren't from a boat, they're from a 65 Corvette
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Like I said they sure are proud of them. Must be because there for a "vette". Mustang ones are cheap. I like the look of the vette ones though.
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Again look in E-Bay. Mustang is a thought also. But I like the Corvette ones better too. They're at a better angle.
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Again look in E-Bay. Mustang is a thought also. But I like the Corvette ones better too. They're at a better angle.
I looked on ebay. I saw there's some at a lower price $43 but lets see what they sell for. I'm thinking $100. Ya the mustang ones look cheap. I'm only putting about 120 in my bags so I'm safe. Worried my though. Just did'nt want to hear a big pop.

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