JWD Jim Durham Gig Harbor, Wa. (103 posts) Registered: 01/22/2013 11:43AM Main British Car: 1980 MGB Ford 302 (398.9 HP, 383.2 TQ) |
Re: Classic conversions 4 link with 8.8
Mike, It appears that the suspension is unloaded and hanging free in that picture. Look at the angle of the lower link. I think everything would line up fine if it was sitting on the ground.
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ex-tyke Graham Creswick Chatham, Ontario, Canada (1165 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 11:17AM Main British Car: 1976 MGB Ford 302 |
Re: Classic conversions 4 link with 8.8
Quote:Last night I measured the shock lower mount bolt angle on Bill's original parts - it measured exactly 10 degrees using the u-bolt plate as the datum....if the orginal perches are at 5-6 degrees, then the only way that could account for the other 4 degrees is the installed shock angle.(which I don't believe is 4*) .....for the heck of it, I'll measure that tonight! Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/22/2015 03:12PM by ex-tyke. |
Chris Lindh Chris Lindh Canton, GA (5 posts) Registered: 08/14/2015 04:30PM Main British Car: '77 MGB Roadster Ford 347 |
Re: Classic conversions 4 link with 8.8
Quote: I had the same issue, although a Ford 8"; my axle tubes are 3". I ordered and received these u-bolts in 3" inside width, 5" inside length: [www.dsuban.com] The quality is good, the u-joints are a little larger than 3" wide and point inward slightly, which helps fit them into the bracket: |