strut rods / spherical rod ends
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Orrtanna Pa.
The different size heims are because the shock mount bolts are 5/8", and the upper strut mounts are 1/2". I also found even with the spacers I got, on the lower joint I needed a shim about .050 thick, (went to the hardware store with my trusty micrometer and found a stainless washer), and the upper joint needed a .108 thick spacer on each side of the bearing. (Had a local shop make those)
Should have most of it back together this weekend,.....Then it's the brakes.............
Melting Slicks
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From: Chicago
My original struts were VB poly adjustables, so I just re used the bolts and locator plates that I had. There's nothing special about those bolts. Any good hardware store should have them.
The different size heims are because the shock mount bolts are 5/8", and the upper strut mounts are 1/2". I also found even with the spacers I got, on the lower joint I needed a shim about .050 thick, (went to the hardware store with my trusty micrometer and found a stainless washer), and the upper joint needed a .108 thick spacer on each side of the bearing. (Had a local shop make those)
Should have most of it back together this weekend,.....Then it's the brakes.............
The different size heims are because the shock mount bolts are 5/8", and the upper strut mounts are 1/2". I also found even with the spacers I got, on the lower joint I needed a shim about .050 thick, (went to the hardware store with my trusty micrometer and found a stainless washer), and the upper joint needed a .108 thick spacer on each side of the bearing. (Had a local shop make those)
Should have most of it back together this weekend,.....Then it's the brakes.............
I also went with the 3/4" joints over the 5/8".
Melting Slicks
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From: Chicago
Yeah, looks like I forgot to update the cart. Oh well, the tubes are on back order till the 27th so I'll be waiting either way.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Florida
There is no need to keep the adjustable eccentric on the inner side, so that can be welded and redrilled for 5/8, so all heims can be the same. That also allows for the inner mount point to be lowered a bit as per Guldstrand specs.
Melting Slicks
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From: Chicago
I see...how much did you lower the lower mounting point?
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Kansas
Good Thread; I bought the kit from Eckler's (# 39778 ) 189.99 came in one box. Never thought about making a set. LOL I really like the set of Hex-chromeoly Not sure how you are adjusting them. Have a great day. Gene
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Sparta Nj
Hi late to this party but wanted to build a set myself. Didnt want to go thru summit or speedway. McMaster Carr sells the hiems in all types just wondering overall lenght, what max adj needs to be and should i lower the pick up point on diff side? Im just street driing but wanted to have my own on car it is 63 not original roadster thanks
