trying different suspension combos... ECSB
11-04-2009, 11:58 AM
#92
I looked at it like a triangle, in that when the suspension travels, the long bar doesn't have a way of extending itself. Even though I only have about 4" of travel that means the bars need another ~.2" of play and I don't see where that is coming from. Does that make sense at all?
11-05-2009, 04:43 PM
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I think a 3-link setup would work quite well for our trucks. A 4-link would work too for those that want to move the tank. There's a 3" OD-1/16" thick cross member about 18" in front of the axle center line. It'd be a good spot to locate upper links. I think relocating the tank behind the axle would be a worth quite a bit too, since it would move a considerable amount of weight rearward.
11-05-2009, 05:51 PM
#94
So I went and bought an angle finder today and realized my angles really aren't that horrible.
Keep in mine my rear tires were on ramps so the angles may seem a bit screwy.
These are in relation to the ground
Transmission angle-180*
Front driveshaft angle-180-181*
Rear driveshaft angle-179(angling down from back to front)
Pinion angle-178(angling down from back to front)
Hopefully that makes sense. I also tightened the hell out of my long bars, but I'm worried if what the consequences of that might be for a daily driver. I don't want there to be no articulation in the rear suspension and rip off a mount.
I also picked up some v6/m5 front coil springs. I've heard they should help with weight transfer so we shall see.
Keep in mine my rear tires were on ramps so the angles may seem a bit screwy.
These are in relation to the ground
Transmission angle-180*
Front driveshaft angle-180-181*
Rear driveshaft angle-179(angling down from back to front)
Pinion angle-178(angling down from back to front)
Hopefully that makes sense. I also tightened the hell out of my long bars, but I'm worried if what the consequences of that might be for a daily driver. I don't want there to be no articulation in the rear suspension and rip off a mount.
I also picked up some v6/m5 front coil springs. I've heard they should help with weight transfer so we shall see.
pinion angle is in relation to the ground...atleast thats the way i do it. i have some custom stainless 7* shims if your interested. big bitches lol. i doubt you need that much, but i did lol.
11-05-2009, 05:56 PM
#95
any way to get your pinion angle while the truck is sitting on a level surface...prefably with someone that weighs about as much as you sitting in the drivers seat???
pinion angle is in relation to the ground...atleast thats the way i do it. i have some custom stainless 7* shims if your interested. big bitches lol. i doubt you need that much, but i did lol.
pinion angle is in relation to the ground...atleast thats the way i do it. i have some custom stainless 7* shims if your interested. big bitches lol. i doubt you need that much, but i did lol.
PM me about the shims. I'm a little low on funds but right now I have a -1* difference between the pinion and driveshaft with a 4* shim. I figure I ought to be around 3-4* so a 7* shim might work.
11-05-2009, 06:09 PM
#97
My truck is too low as is. I can fit underneath it to measure the pinion angle, but I can't even get an accurate enough reading to read the rear driveshaft angle.
PM me about the shims. I'm a little low on funds but right now I have a -1* difference between the pinion and driveshaft with a 4* shim. I figure I ought to be around 3-4* so a 7* shim might work.
PM me about the shims. I'm a little low on funds but right now I have a -1* difference between the pinion and driveshaft with a 4* shim. I figure I ought to be around 3-4* so a 7* shim might work.
the rear of my truck is dropped 6" just make sure that the yoke that is clamped inside of the rear pinion for the driveshaft is level, stick a socket on top of the yoke and measure from there.
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Last edited by TXsilverado; 11-05-2009 at 06:17 PM.
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