Ya I been followin that, a bit pricey some of em. Hell it'll be 2 years before I even start all that anyway and I surely would like both rods above. We'll see, but aqualu seems like a nice alternative.
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Trollhole said:Stock Springs
"Back on with the pinion angle set correctly (+14). We also backed this up by installing the diff and lining up the driveshaft. Centered the housing between the springs. Added the new perches with the weight on the front housing and tighten the u-bolts. The weld the new perches enough so when I did the knuckle turn it would hold the housing from turning. I also tacked the bottom perches on at this time."
jcj_78FJ40 said:I was also wondering about this.
Is the (+14) a predetermined pinion angle for SOA using stock springs or was this one of your initial measurements?
Again, Great write up!
Thanks,
JC
hi i dont know how often people check out this thread, but i have a question about cutting off the knuckle. it looks like you just used an electric grinder all the way around. removing the material to make it slide freely seems that it might shorten the overall length of your axle maybe 1/8 - 1/4 inch. does this affect bearings or maybe add some slop in the axel shafts. i dont know what the inside of an axle looks like so these might not even be issues. also, how deep can you cut into the axle? is the axle shaft right up next to the housing or is there an inch or so in there? im guessing that there is air and not oil that will leak out of the axle. oh yeah, i have chevy 3/4 ton axles....anyone know if there are differences in this procedure for those?
What axles are you using?I realize this thread is old as shiite but I am just getting to doing this for a build I have going on and this is extremely helpful. I am rotating the axle for a driver drop which will also require me to cut and turn the front diff cover since it is welded on and re-notch for the ring gear.
My setup:
'69 FJ40 (at least what is left of it)
Gen III 5.3L (Howell harness)
4L60e
Atlas
TG rear full floater
Disc brakes all for corners
Leaf spring front and 4 link rear with coilovers (stretched to 104")
40" MTRs on 17" beadlocks
Dakota Digital gauges
Redline Land Cruisers cage and fenders
the Trail Gear Rock Assault 9 for the rear, full float with the Dana60 unit bearings and FJ60 front that I am going to cut and turn and flip with SOA and shackle reversal.What axles are you using?
If your going with 40s I would go wider than fj60 width personally. The rock assault 9 sounds cool.the Trail Gear Rock Assault 9 for the rear, full float with the Dana60 unit bearings and FJ60 front that I am going to cut and turn and flip with SOA and shackle reversal.