Spring tower spreader bar question?
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Spring tower spreader bar question?
Can anyone post a picture of their spring tower spreader bar that shows how they are mounted? I'd like to add one now that I have dumped my mechanical fan and have the dual Spals installed. Does it require welding to install?
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Re: Spring tower spreader bar question? (Smokehouse69)
Smoke,
The brackets of a "spreader bar" kit bolts to your upper a-frame bolts (you may have to weld the bracket together) and then there is a bar with two heim joints at the ends (one left handed thread and one right handed) that bolts to the bracket, the bar in between the heim joints is then turned so there is pressure forcing the a-frames out (thats why it is known as a "spreader" bar). Sorry no digital but when you see it all you will understand.
ALSO do NOT over "spread" as it can and has changed my alignment!!
...redvetracr
The brackets of a "spreader bar" kit bolts to your upper a-frame bolts (you may have to weld the bracket together) and then there is a bar with two heim joints at the ends (one left handed thread and one right handed) that bolts to the bracket, the bar in between the heim joints is then turned so there is pressure forcing the a-frames out (thats why it is known as a "spreader" bar). Sorry no digital but when you see it all you will understand.
ALSO do NOT over "spread" as it can and has changed my alignment!!
...redvetracr
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Re: Spring tower spreader bar question? (Red73)
Ooooh. I like it. Can you tell any difference with it and if you don`t mind how much is it gonna set me back?
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Re: Spring tower spreader bar question? (Smokehouse69)
Its worth that just in the cool looks factor. I wonder will it clear the factory fan. I was looking at Red73s photo and it looks like it may interfere with the fan. Hmmmm....