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Old September 16th 06, 01:01 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
L.W.(Bill) Hughes III[_1_]
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Default What tools do I need?

Hi Doug,
Thanks for adding the disclaimer: (within Reason) because there's
no comparison with what we call a ladder bars:
http://www.mspmall.com/raceline/part2.jpg and your suspension used on
the boats of 1959: http://www.jims59.com/images/1029cRearDiffDone.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
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DougW wrote:
>
> By the way, there is no axle wrap with link suspension, only with leaf
> springs. That's why they make traction and ladder bars. If your getting
> axle wrap with a link suspension then the bushings are toast.
>
> Once the angle is set, the four links maintain that angle. (within reason)
>
> Anyhoo..
>
> You should start with a full tank of fuel and no cargo
> on flat ground (concrete) not on grass/gravel/or dirt.
>
> To measure the angle you place the angle finder on the output yolks
> ear. i.e. side closest to the transmission case and side closest to the
> diff. You measure one ear, rotate the shaft 180, measure the other ear,
> and take the difference. Make sure the bearing cap is flat or you will
> get an off reading.
>
> The difference between front and rear should be no greater than 1.5 degrees.
>
> As for +1 offset, I dunno. My ZJ is bone stock and it reads about .5
> high at the rear on a full tank.
>
> --
> DougW

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