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Old 02-12-2013, 07:09 PM   #1
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axle to frame measurement?

Does anyone with a wood lwb fleetside know the measurement between the top of the axle and the bottom of the frame? I am going to be making my own panhard bar and mount and would like to know this because my bed is off right now.
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Old 02-13-2013, 10:59 AM   #2
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Re: axle to frame measurement?

The reason I cant measure it myself is because there is not the correct amount of weight and I didnt measure before bevause I wasnt planning on doing this. So could someone with their truck parked inside measure this for me?
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Old 02-13-2013, 11:04 AM   #3
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Re: axle to frame measurement?

Make an adjustable one?.....then you can set it for what ever.

Sorry I have leaf springs BTW
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Old 02-13-2013, 11:29 AM   #4
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Re: axle to frame measurement?

Since the ride height is so dependent on spring rate and condition all anyone could give you would be a close maybe number. Probably do better by simply weighting your rear frame down with the 450 LB difference (rear axle) between a chassis cab and a fleetside. An adjustable bar is a really good idea as well. If you are moving the tank that is also a consideration.
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Old 02-13-2013, 12:01 PM   #5
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Re: axle to frame measurement?

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An adjustable bar is a really good idea as well. If you are moving the tank that is also a consideration.
YES!! the change in weight distribution will add/subtract from ride height. Fine tuning the suspension really really helps handling. I learned this with my 64 LWB Fleet...

Best of luck buddy.
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Old 02-13-2013, 05:55 PM   #6
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Re: axle to frame measurement?

Thanks guys! I was planning on an adjustable panhard, but I was just gonna use this as a baseline. I will get some feed bags and weigh her down and see where the rear end sits from there.
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