I am wondering about lowering my engine

[GsxrMike]

In another post I have talked about problems with my driveshaft angles. I was wondering if I went with an ORD engine crossmember and motor mounts if I could lower the crossmember by maybe 1" to 1.5" by installing a spacer between the crossmember and frame. I could then in turn lower the t'case crossmember a bit and possibly acheive better angles and a slightly lower COG. What does everyone think?

 

[twoslo4five0]

http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=239234

 

[GsxrMike]

Thanks for the link but I still don't know what to do. Is there any issues lower the motor and drivetrain equally? Just drop the whole thing 1" - 1.5". I'm stumped! I was reading on pirate about getting a 1410 joint driveshaft to allow better angles. Guess I will post that in the other thread. Thanks again!

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

1310 joints allow ~30 degrees
1350 joints allow ~20 degrees
1410 joints allow ~37 degrees

This is all based on the yokes used as well, certain yokes can limit the angular capacity.


And as for lowering the drivetrain, why not lower the suspension 1"?

 

[GsxrMike]

My suspension consists of stock height 52/64 springs. I have zero rates in the front that I am getting milled soon (was suppose to be today) to correct my caster. (Thanks for the help on that by the way) I think I would be fine if I could run 1410 joints. But I will prolly have to do the same on the front. I don't know if the parts are available for something like that.

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

You can always remove leaves from a stock spring pack, I'm running 52's in the front with only 3 leaves.

1410's will solve your problem too, they just cost a lot more. And yes, I believe that 1410 slip yoke parts are out there.

 

[DEMON44]

woudn't try to get the needed measure from the motor mounts. thats not where the problem is.

go to the back at the tranny/tcase mount. space that down an inch. put the crossmember under the framerail with a nice solid spacer. the motor mounts will take the flex. which will directly lower the tcase outputs.

 

[GsxrMike]

woudn't try to get the needed measure from the motor mounts. thats not where the problem is.

go to the back at the tranny/tcase mount. space that down an inch. put the crossmember under the framerail with a nice solid spacer. the motor mounts will take the flex. which will directly lower the tcase outputs.

Yeah well my drivetrain runs down at an angle as it is so if I just lower the rear it is going to put even more stress on my front shaft. I have pretty much scraped the idea of lowering the engine at this point. I just want to be done so bad. I thought I was going to get to take her on her madien voyage yesterday but no go.