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I installed the steering box repair kit along with the ORD steering brace, steering box, crossmember and engine mount pedestals.
I found some new 52’s on bookface that were used for mockup only. Installed those along with the ORD flip kit and heavy duty shackles.
For some reason I have some slop at the rear shackle
I found some new 52’s on bookface that were used for mockup only. Installed those along with the ORD flip kit and heavy duty shackles.
For some reason I have some slop at the rear shackle
General springs are narrower than factory if I remember correctly.
The front of the spring fit correctly in the hanger. The gap at the shackle is probably 3/16”-1/4”.
Here’s the spring specs
https://www.generalspringkc.com/product_p/22-403.htm
https://www.generalspringkc.com/product_p/22-403.htm
- Spring Capacity = 2350 lbs
- Width = 2-1/2
- # of Leaves = 6(5/1)
- Measures = 26 x 26
- Pack Thickness = 2-1/4
- Includes Bushings
- Sold Per Side - Order Quantity 2 for a pair
Maybe I am confusing the front springs. I know those are wider factory.
I know there are some variations in spring widths which can be fixed with bushings. In this case the springs are 2.5” and it appears the shackle opening is 3”. A couple 1/8” washers will probably fix it
beags86
Eastbound and Down
I would toss a couple fat fender washers in the bitch and call it a day.I know there are some variations in spring widths which can be fixed with bushings. In this case the springs are 2.5” and it appears the shackle opening is 3”. A couple 1/8” washers will probably fix it
Our Ace Hardware sells these nice grade 8 washers that are thick. They work perfect for stuff like this. I also used them on my old beadlocks.
Did you order the fat ones? I had to slap mine on with a rubber malletI know there are some variations in spring widths which can be fixed with bushings. In this case the springs are 2.5” and it appears the shackle opening is 3”. A couple 1/8” washers will probably fix it
I ran into that issue with Diy4x front spring eye bushings in my front springs. I had to buy spacers from him to take up the extra space. bet it's just the bushing that is in that spring eye. Some have a shoulder to them and some don't I think.
Did you order the fat ones? I had to slap mine on with a rubber mallet
measure yours and tell me. ORD doesn’t specify the opening size on their website. I also think it’s a spring bushing difference.
a couple 1/8” spacers/washers is all I would need. I remember seeing those on Kert’s website.
Fun fact: The nut from a 7/8” heim joint also works on the steering box.
Yes, yes it does.
Draglink is mocked up.
