Universals binding at full droop
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Cruising
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From: San Bruno CA
Universals binding at full droop
The universal joints on the half-shafts are hitting themselves at full droop. I think the problem is that the KYB GR-2 shocks are too long.
The half-shafts are stock. I can't remember if it's the inner or outer, but it's both sides. Everything is stock, no rear bar currently.
Anyone else seen this?
The suspension is also drooping so low that it's making the aftermarket sway bar impossible to mount without compressing the suspension a lot. I fear it would put massive pressure on that plate (that comes with the aftermarket bar) that is mounted to the end of the TA.
Thanks,
Jim
'73
The half-shafts are stock. I can't remember if it's the inner or outer, but it's both sides. Everything is stock, no rear bar currently.
Anyone else seen this?
The suspension is also drooping so low that it's making the aftermarket sway bar impossible to mount without compressing the suspension a lot. I fear it would put massive pressure on that plate (that comes with the aftermarket bar) that is mounted to the end of the TA.
Thanks,
Jim
'73
Last edited by jmur; Nov 19, 2010 at 02:22 PM.
Racer
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From: Palm Beach Gardens Florida
Just suspose,you are driving a bit spirited,and go over a wop-de-do in the road and you go air borne a bit with all wheels spinning,the rears will drop to bind with wheels spinning at a high speed,disaster. 
John
John
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the common strong Brute Force joints DO.....like I said, as I recall....been a while....
I just live with the bind, it can be removed by some clearancing/grinding....
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From: Raleigh North Carolina
The universal joints on the half-shafts are hitting themselves at full droop. I think the problem is that the KYB GR-2 shocks are too long.
The half-shafts are stock. I can't remember if it's the inner or outer, but it's both sides. Everything is stock, no rear bar currently.
Anyone else seen this?
