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shocker998md
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spring under axle questions

Post by shocker998md »

Hey guys,
Im looking for some insight on going spring under axle in the rear of my truck. I know there are perches out there I can buy for flipping the springs, but im wondering if I should use a bolt in notch kit or cut up some 5" tubing and use that as the notch.

One of the next projects I want to do is lower my rear down and put new shocks in the back. I figure it will be a small easy semi cheap project that wont be too bad. Thanks guys!
shocker998md
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Re: spring under axle questions

Post by shocker998md »

What im thinking is

Perches:
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway- ... e,632.html

bolt in c notch

http://thorbros.com/notches/bolt-c-notch-kit

Figure out shocks once its done for measuring.

Is there a better, cheaper way? Or should I go with that. Im liking that c notch since it has more face area to it than 5" dom tubing cut in half and just welded in for a notch.
mercuryv8
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Re: spring under axle questions

Post by mercuryv8 »

Those purches look good.... I was going to try to re use the originals, but those will be the way to go.

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bruceandersson
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Re: spring under axle questions

Post by bruceandersson »

If you are going to weld new perches in place, why not just reuse the ones on the axle? They are not difficult to get off with a cut off wheel. I would go with a weld in notch rather than a bolt in. I think it would be stronger.
shocker998md
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Re: spring under axle questions

Post by shocker998md »

I was just thinking to have them on hand incase I cut my old ones and they dont come off clean.

anyone have a link for a wheld in notch that would work well? I like the patern of that notch is like compared to making my own with tubing and some plate.
jamesdfo
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Re: spring under axle questions

Post by jamesdfo »

Some more possibilities......from a Canadian company:):)

http://www.welderseries.com/blog/online ... y/notches/

**make sure to scroll down & look @ all the variations shown.....
http://www.welderseries.com/blog/online ... me-curves/


***and be sure to look @ all the other products they make, all well done!
http://www.welderseries.com/blog/
luckystiff
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Re: spring under axle questions

Post by luckystiff »

i used the welderseries notch in my uni............
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