Trailing Arm, strut rod, half-shaft Installation - one method - long post
06-30-2014, 12:28 PM
#21
I have a problem w/ my 1969 rear end rebuild. I have the body off, replaced all u-joints, T/A bushings (bearings and crush sleeve), strut arm bushings, spring hangers and insulators, and rear end pinion mounting bushings. When I rotate the wheels (by turning the wheels or the pinion shaft), there is a "hard spot" in the rotation. It lifts the T/As as the rotation goes through the spot. This happens w/ the suspension hanging or strapped up tight (shocks are not mounted) and w/ strut rods adjusted all the way in or out. I hope this is enough info for some help as I am ready to put the body back on. Thanks!!
06-30-2014, 12:31 PM
#22
1969 rear end rebuild problem
I have a problem w/ my 1969 rear end rebuild. I have the body off, replaced all u-joints, T/A bushings (bearings and crush sleeve), strut arm bushings, spring hangers and insulators, and rear end pinion mounting bushings. When I rotate the wheels (by turning the wheels or the pinion shaft), there is a "hard spot" in the rotation. It lifts the T/As as the rotation goes through the spot. This happens w/ the suspension hanging or strapped up tight (shocks are not mounted) and w/ strut rods adjusted all the way in or out. I hope this is enough info for some help as I am ready to put the body back on. Thanks!!
06-30-2014, 02:05 PM
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I have a problem w/ my 1969 rear end rebuild. I have the body off, replaced all u-joints, T/A bushings (bearings and crush sleeve), strut arm bushings, spring hangers and insulators, and rear end pinion mounting bushings. When I rotate the wheels (by turning the wheels or the pinion shaft), there is a "hard spot" in the rotation. It lifts the T/As as the rotation goes through the spot. This happens w/ the suspension hanging or strapped up tight (shocks are not mounted) and w/ strut rods adjusted all the way in or out. I hope this is enough info for some help as I am ready to put the body back on. Thanks!!
With both arms raised somewhat, block on wheel to prevent it from turning and rotate the other one, then switch. This should isolate which side is the issue.
If I had to guess, first thing I'd look at is the u-joint bracket that bolts to the axle. frequently bend during installation or removal of the u-joint.
M
06-30-2014, 03:53 PM
#24
Sounds like one of the u-joints is binding. With the arms hanging it's not that unusual but with them raised it should be smooth.
With both arms raised somewhat, block on wheel to prevent it from turning and rotate the other one, then switch. This should isolate which side is the issue.
If I had to guess, first thing I'd look at is the u-joint bracket that bolts to the axle. frequently bend during installation or removal of the u-joint.
M
With both arms raised somewhat, block on wheel to prevent it from turning and rotate the other one, then switch. This should isolate which side is the issue.
If I had to guess, first thing I'd look at is the u-joint bracket that bolts to the axle. frequently bend during installation or removal of the u-joint.
M
