Luke Skywalker
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Decided to go dropped I-beam on the '46 Chevy p/u. I've researched as much as I can,but I want to be insured that it handles properly,is set up properly,and is safely designed.
I dig the t bucket style mounting, a simple shackle clamp centered on a spreader bar. I want that altered wheelbase and in the weeds look. One question, with the frame level front to rear, do I want the spring mount perch level? I know of the 5-7 degree ideal castor at the kingpin...but wasn't sure if to prevent binding, if the mount should reflect that tilt as well.
From the top of the spring to the hub centers, what is a typical vertical height? Trying to figure ride height to get an idea. The frame horns on the Chevy have the typical turndown. I was looking at placing the spreader tube in the channel, running it forward until it pinched out, then box everything from there back. I wasn't sure if the drop in the frame horns would result in a noticeable ride height difference. I'm not running fenders and it's a rat, so altering axle placement isn't a big deal, nor is motor mount or cab mount. I can easily slide everything back to mate the cross tube on a flat frame section if needed. I really like the axle out front with rearward suicide springs.
Anything else to consider ??? Would like to hear from experienced old school guys that have played with this set up before. Thanks!!!
I dig the t bucket style mounting, a simple shackle clamp centered on a spreader bar. I want that altered wheelbase and in the weeds look. One question, with the frame level front to rear, do I want the spring mount perch level? I know of the 5-7 degree ideal castor at the kingpin...but wasn't sure if to prevent binding, if the mount should reflect that tilt as well.
From the top of the spring to the hub centers, what is a typical vertical height? Trying to figure ride height to get an idea. The frame horns on the Chevy have the typical turndown. I was looking at placing the spreader tube in the channel, running it forward until it pinched out, then box everything from there back. I wasn't sure if the drop in the frame horns would result in a noticeable ride height difference. I'm not running fenders and it's a rat, so altering axle placement isn't a big deal, nor is motor mount or cab mount. I can easily slide everything back to mate the cross tube on a flat frame section if needed. I really like the axle out front with rearward suicide springs.
Anything else to consider ??? Would like to hear from experienced old school guys that have played with this set up before. Thanks!!!