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8C1F2E60-688A-4F17-BC88-01BF81D3F44B.jpeg 392CD5F6-ADE2-44CF-818A-2E9824C789D4.jpeg F9E62CA4-F0B7-443D-B571-16B756736AA0.jpeg So I got the axel at ride height , got it lined up to center of the truck pretty good . Set the king pin a 5 degrees caster . my upper links will end up being 34.5” and the lower link will be 33.875” . I’ve pushed the axel 7” forward wheel bar should be right around 117” .

The material that I need to remove to create the link length on the upper link (which is the curved one in the picture Above ) I think I’ll take from the straight area before for the bend where it attaches to the frame . Any input on that from others who have done this would be appreciated as far as where to take material all from one side equally on both ends etc...

I’m a little apprehensive on cutting them now before the motor is in but I think it’ll be fine . My only concern is where the axel travel is and what it will run into but I don’t think I will have an issues there’s a lot of space from axel to motor going full hydro steering thoughts ?

There’s some pics @Fastereddie lol
 
Chevk587 said:
View attachment 361831 View attachment 361832 View attachment 361830 So I got the axel at ride height , got it lined up to center of the truck pretty good . Set the king pin a 5 degrees caster . my upper links will end up being 34.5” and the lower link will be 33.875” . I’ve pushed the axel 7” forward wheel bar should be right around 117” .

The material that I need to remove to create the link length on the upper link (which is the curved one in the picture Above ) I think I’ll take from the straight area before for the bend where it attaches to the frame . Any input on that from others who have done this would be appreciated as far as where to take material all from one side equally on both ends etc...

I’m a little apprehensive on cutting them now before the motor is in but I think it’ll be fine . My only concern is where the axel travel is and what it will run into but I don’t think I will have an issues there’s a lot of space from axel to motor going full hydro steering thoughts ?

There’s some pics @Fastereddie lol
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I wouldn’t cut anything yet. But when you do, I only shortened the frame side of the tube like you were thinking. Plus 7”? I take it you’re not running a full width core support?
 
The only thing I can think of off hand is moving forward that much, the track bar bracket might end up on a different shaped part of the frame than where it was intended. Might take some massaging.
 
Fastereddie said:
I wouldn’t cut anything yet. But when you do, I only shortened the frame side of the tube like you were thinking. Plus 7”? I take it you’re not running a full width core support?
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Even with the motor in I’m still gonna haft to check clearance at that length I’m not gonna go longer if anything I’ll go shorter so I think cutting them shouldn’t be an issue .
 
Fastereddie said:
The only thing I can think of off hand is moving forward that much, the track bar bracket might end up on a different shaped part of the frame than where it was intended. Might take some massaging.
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I agree but it shouldn’t be a big deal little cut here and there good to go . Lol
 
Ditching the steering box and core support opens up all kinds of room for activities!
 
Put the links in last night I’ll post a couple pics later . Kinda trick doing it some off jack stands but got them In by time I did my Axel pushed way hard to the driver side must have came out of adjustment while smacking them in . Played with links and got it really close back to center gonna play with it more when I get home .
 
@AgDieseler watch some of your YouTube vids awesome work man . I also saw you had a bench top bandsaw what brand is it and how do you like it ?
 
Chevk587 said:
@AgDieseler watch some of your YouTube vids awesome work man . I also saw you had a bench top bandsaw what brand is it and how do you like it ?
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I scored a Sawblade Trajan 170. I’ve cut a bunch of stuff with it over the last year, and really like it. I’m running a 8-11 TPI blade, and that’s been a nice upgrade. It’s good value.

David
 
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