A little too much toe-in on the camber?? Is that a common SOA side effect?
Looks like you've had a busy weekend! I like the paint job on the 62
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A little too much toe-in on the camber?? Is that a common SOA side effect?
Looks like you've had a busy weekend! I like the paint job on the 62
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A little too much toe-in on the camber?? Is that a common SOA side effect?
Looks like you've had a busy weekend! I like the paint job on the 62
Camber is not adjustable on these solid axle rigs, so if it was any other vehicle I would say the camber is off. I have no idea what would have caused this and I definitely have never seen it before.
Definitely a busy weekend. I do not recommend driving for 18 hours straight,
I had that same problem with tire wear, replaced my springs, shocks and it went away. I might have had a bent spring bc of a wreck I had earlier or maybe a shock was bad.
Just my experience.
Just my experience.
macneill
Rollin’ on 33s
Them wheels look hot!
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Them wheels look hot!
Not gonna use those rims. I have a set of 15x10's that Kenny and I powder coated black and the 36x13.50's will be mounted on them. The tires and rims will be donated as collateral for aid on this build, partially because I don't like the backspacing they have.
So how long is she gonna be floating? You bumming rides to work all week? And nice pictures this time; much more viewable than the Adam's Family shots of the H55 swap 
. Keep it up man!
. Keep it up man!
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So how long is she gonna be floating? You bumming rides to work all week? And nice pictures this time; much more viewable than the Adam's Family shots of the H55 swap
Haha, I'm trying
She'll be floating until I can order some new spring pins and while I have to order more crap, I'm going to order greasable spring pins and new bushings for the sway bar. I can't decide if I want to order a new steering damper now or not, but I'm leaning on the no side.
Kenny has graciously lent me his 3/4T Dodge for me to utilize while my truck is up in the air. It has a NV4500 in it
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Just placed an order with SOR for a new set of shackles, new spring center pins, new greasable spring pins and a bushing set for the front sway bar. I'm just about out of money 
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It's really sad how little 400 bones will get you. I got a really good deal on the set of shackles, don't get me wrong, but damn. I got an extra set of spring pins so that when I break one I will have a replacement. First pics of the parts so I remember how shiny they were in a year.
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Installed the springs with the new poly busings and greasable pins + shackles. The front springs came out great all painted and the rear springs had to be flattened out a bit with a ratchet strap and a board to fit. It's all together though, so the next stage is to install the front axle and get my damn rear axle housing back 
Wow, good work.
looking good man!! it will be running in no time. 36 13.50 tire is going to be perfect.
wheres your rear axle?
clint
wheres your rear axle?
clint
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Thanks man! Not bad for a college student, eh?
My FF rear axle housing is at the welder having the run out bearing race welded. Then it needs to be taken over to the machine shop to have the welded race turned down to spec. The welding step is done, but the machine shop is "busy" so it might be another week or 2. I'm going to see if there are any strings for me to pull to get that accelerated.
By the way, one of your previous posts keeps going through my head:
That's what I'm trying to do, so thanks for the advice.
I do have one question for you Clint. What are the measurements for your rear driveshaft? I'd like to get my shaft out to a shop to have done hopefully by the time my rear axle is done.
gonna be walking on COW FEET pretty soon!
Remember, I had 1 rear shock that was completely toast and no idea how long the PO drove it like that. That is probably the cause of tire problems. Stabilizer is going in the mail tomorrow.
Paul
Remember, I had 1 rear shock that was completely toast and no idea how long the PO drove it like that. That is probably the cause of tire problems. Stabilizer is going in the mail tomorrow.
Paul
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Haha, cow feet indeed. I grabbed the castle nut yesterday and I'll send it off tonight.
Your welcome on the advice. Just to let you know that I just got back from a 500 mile road trip and the truck pulls a tent trailer loaded with gear, bikes, etc for a family of 4 just fine. Even at 70 mph on the freeway!!
As for the rear driveline I just took my stock one in and told them to build the new one to the same specs. It has worked out just fine and even at full drop I have no splines showing and maybe 1/2 of movement total on the slip yolk.
Clint
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DAMN I should have thought about that. Thanks again!
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Tonight's update, front axle installed. It's gonna be high. Maybe I'll end up taking out the front AAL, but I am gonna wait till the rear is installed.
man it looks badass already...
Any new updates on this beast??? I actually just want to see more pictures! And Ford Escorts Suck BTW
And Ford Escorts Suck BTW
