Thoughts on moving axle forward ?
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Thoughts on moving axle forward ?
OK, laying out the new build - 87 xtra cab. leaf sprun for now, linked eventually (as the $ permits). looking at 110-115ish wheelbase, on 38.5-39.5's (toy axles).
My thoughts are, move the front axle forward 6ish inches (RUF) , and move rear forward about same (56in chevys).
i know I'm gonna have to move steering box forward & cut out some rad. support. but planning to dove frontend, so not a big deal.
Shooting for a sort of "full bodied f-toy" (better COG) & with this setup, should be able to stay low lift, & still clear big tires.
So... Whats your thoughts? What probs am I going to run into? Anyone know of a biuld thread doing something similar?
edit : obviously going SAS
My thoughts are, move the front axle forward 6ish inches (RUF) , and move rear forward about same (56in chevys).
i know I'm gonna have to move steering box forward & cut out some rad. support. but planning to dove frontend, so not a big deal.
Shooting for a sort of "full bodied f-toy" (better COG) & with this setup, should be able to stay low lift, & still clear big tires.
So... Whats your thoughts? What probs am I going to run into? Anyone know of a biuld thread doing something similar?
edit : obviously going SAS
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I could play that tune too !
Also considering, but with winch sticking out front, could get better approach angle moving axle. RUF w/ 39.5's will net "almost" 90 degrees, so theoretically would want spring mount even with front of winch.
& no f-toy for me. dont want a buggy, just the performance of one
Also considering, but with winch sticking out front, could get better approach angle moving axle. RUF w/ 39.5's will net "almost" 90 degrees, so theoretically would want spring mount even with front of winch.
& no f-toy for me. dont want a buggy, just the performance of one
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I know, I know...Negligible at best. But every little bit helps. Plus looking to keep Heater box (& factory AC) which makes firewall tub tough to do.
Do apreciate your input though Wab ! Thats why I posted the idea up, If I need talked outta it would rather it happen here than 6 months from now on the trail
Do apreciate your input though Wab ! Thats why I posted the idea up, If I need talked outta it would rather it happen here than 6 months from now on the trail
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