52's using stock mounts but reverse them /forums/images/graemlins/ears.gif
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What if I done this
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52's using stock mounts but reverse them /forums/images/graemlins/ears.gif
big83chevy4x4
3/4 ton status
why would you want to do that?
is THAT what a clean steering box looks like! /forums/images/graemlins/histerical.gif
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smokkey1
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is THAT what a clean steering box looks like! /forums/images/graemlins/histerical.gif
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no kidding /forums/images/graemlins/histerical.gif
is THAT what a clean steering box looks like! /forums/images/graemlins/histerical.gif
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no kidding /forums/images/graemlins/histerical.gif
lifethroughdeath
1/2 ton status
maybe it's just too late or something, but your shackle in the front (i know its a heep thing) is really bugging me out /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif
nate /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif
nate /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif
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Where does that locate the axle? Do you have to hack the front of the fender? /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif
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The only hacking I done was in PhotoShop /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif
But I am thinking about switching ends and running 52's (on the project truck). I could locate the axle anywhere I wanted it just by the location of the rear (solid) mount. Then I could angle the pinion back up by using longer front shackles..... So where's the problem doing it this way? /forums/images/graemlins/thinking.gif
Where does that locate the axle? Do you have to hack the front of the fender? /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif
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The only hacking I done was in PhotoShop /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif
But I am thinking about switching ends and running 52's (on the project truck). I could locate the axle anywhere I wanted it just by the location of the rear (solid) mount. Then I could angle the pinion back up by using longer front shackles..... So where's the problem doing it this way? /forums/images/graemlins/thinking.gif
big83chevy4x4
3/4 ton status
i don't see a reason why you couldnt, but im sure there is also a reason why companies are sell a reversal kit for the jeeps and ford to put the shackle in the back. /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
Yeah I guess /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Probley for the ride
Probley for the ride
smokkey1
1/2 ton status
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Where does that locate the axle? Do you have to hack the front of the fender? /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif
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The only hacking I done was in PhotoShop /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif
But I am thinking about switching ends and running 52's (on the project truck). I could locate the axle anywhere I wanted it just by the location of the rear (solid) mount. Then I could angle the pinion back up by using longer front shackles..... So where's the problem doing it this way? /forums/images/graemlins/thinking.gif
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good job on the photoshop /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif I though you really did the mod. I finally learened the clone tool this week in class /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif great tool.
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Where does that locate the axle? Do you have to hack the front of the fender? /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif
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The only hacking I done was in PhotoShop /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif
But I am thinking about switching ends and running 52's (on the project truck). I could locate the axle anywhere I wanted it just by the location of the rear (solid) mount. Then I could angle the pinion back up by using longer front shackles..... So where's the problem doing it this way? /forums/images/graemlins/thinking.gif
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good job on the photoshop /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif I though you really did the mod. I finally learened the clone tool this week in class /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif great tool.
Upon spring compression the axle would move forward. That is considered a problem on Jeeps and Fords that did that from the factory. I believe the problem was in handling but I am not positive. I've always heard a fixed front mount was the better way to go but you can still do that with 52" springs up front.
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Then I could angle the pinion back up by using longer front shackles..... So where's the problem doing it this way?
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A longer shackle, in the front, is going to make the front end feel "unstable". That's the best way I can describe it. I rode in a buddy's Heep before and after he did the shackle swap (front to rear shackle), and there was a definite difference in the feel of the ride.
Also, keep in mind that angling the front pinion up also means reducing the caster angle of the axle. This will affect your steering response and straight-line stability.
Then I could angle the pinion back up by using longer front shackles..... So where's the problem doing it this way?
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A longer shackle, in the front, is going to make the front end feel "unstable". That's the best way I can describe it. I rode in a buddy's Heep before and after he did the shackle swap (front to rear shackle), and there was a definite difference in the feel of the ride.
Also, keep in mind that angling the front pinion up also means reducing the caster angle of the axle. This will affect your steering response and straight-line stability.
