Best Front Suspension For Daily Driver

[Tubaman]

As far as I know he hasn't ground the stops out.

 

[YZEATER]

that would be a good start.

 

[LeadFoot69]

I have the NP205 and a manual four speed with a granny gear. I think some call it a muncie

 

[YZEATER]

it's called a sm465. read the above replies and let us know you setup and modifications so far with the front end.

 

[LeadFoot69]

i havent tried to grind the stops out, but as soon as i get it back from the guy rebuilding the rear suspension and limiting my front, i'll try it. but does anyone know of a safe measurement to keep around the joint?? I snapped my shaft at that point last time, and it had stock stoppers, so wouldn't want that to happen to the new driveshaft!!

 

[LeadFoot69]

I have installed a sway bar disconnect from ORD, have the corrected steering system with a high gear steering box, 6" leaf springs, new bushings all around, a shim that seems about 1/4 inch (dont know how many degrees that is), superwinch hubs, 15" wheels and 36x13.5x15 irok swapers. It now has a limiting chain from the middle of the centersection to the frame to prevent any further damage to the shaft from drooping, yet still allows the diff to articulate a little in each direction. Just had a new shaft built since i snapped the old one, and i belive it is a custom length but stock parts. That is everything i have on the front of the truck.

 

[YZEATER]

possible to take some pics?

 

[LeadFoot69]

Ya, i'll do that soon. the only pix i have are high def and it wont let me load them, but i'll post some as soon as i can

 

[LeadFoot69]

Got some pictures!!

Here are a few pictures of underneath the body:d

 

[YZEATER]

how about some of the front driveshaft, at the axle and the t-case. need a side view. with that front shackle angle. i don't see how you get much droop from that at all.

 

[LeadFoot69]

It doesn't droop much, but just enough to bind up the driveshaft. Ill take some more tomorrow

 

[LeadFoot69]

All these pix are on flat ground

You can see how little travel i have for the driveshaft, but i am going to grind the stops down

 

[YZEATER]

grind those stops out and your problems will be solved. you can see it almost hitting right there.

 

[LeadFoot69]

Thanx for all your help!!!

 

[YZEATER]

be sure to do both sides of the cv. when you take it out, look where it contacts when you rotate it around.

post back up with pics to show other newbs what to do/

 

[LeadFoot69]

k. i will when i do, but its gonns be awhile. School