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redrilling perches to move axle forward on d60

The hole or center pin are not going to keep the axle from moving. It is just to align the axle. Tight u-bolts, bolts, and spring plates keep the axle from moving. If these aren't tight, the 3/8" center pin will shear anyway...
 
then put the new holes 1/64" away from the edge of the perch then... after all, that pin isn't holding anything! :grin: :thumb:

j
 
jekbrown said:
then put the new holes 1/64" away from the edge of the perch then... after all, that pin isn't holding anything! :grin: :thumb:

j


I drilled a hole on the passenger side casting. I made a groove (not just a hole) on the drive side spring perch, mainly for adjustments. The axle has not moved at all and I have been running it this way for 3+ years... But I check my u-bolts to make sure they're tight before every run.
 
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DPI said:
I drilled a hole on the passenger side casting. I made a groove (not just a hole) on the drive side spring perch, mainly for adjustments. The axle has not moved at all and I have been running it this way for 3+ years... But I check my u-bolts to make sure they're tight before every run.
I agree.

But for those of you that missed the debate:
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=196928&highlight=center
 
Yeah, I saw that when you originally posted it. Very interesting info. :waytogo: Always cool when you can provide real technical input from the source. :D
 
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