Hi Bill-
I'm probably using the wrong terminology. The exact "track rod" that I'm
using is at:
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=2509&prmenbr=7
6&path=76%202187%202188
So, it's not the diagonal track-rod described below, which I think is more
like the one pictured at:
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=2647&prmenbr=7
6&path=76%202187%202193
The wishbone one I'm using has free-float, fore & aft; and looks like it
will allow quite reasonable suspension travel. I don't see any way for it
to bind up the rest of the suspension or cause other problems. Hopefully,
it will be OK ;-)
Ryan.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Broadway [mailto:bcubed@vanhalen-irc.com]
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2001 12:31 PM
To: BORDER,RYAN (HP-FtCollins,ex1); oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] More Pictures- Rod Update
Looking good, but one comment ... are you sure you want to go with a track
bar? This is taken from artmorisson.com.
Selection between the two most popular devices to augment a rear suspension
depends entirely upon the application. The Panhard Bar features a mounting
point on the rear end housing and another on the chassis. This poly-bushed
bar provides the required lateral stability without any chance of suspension
"bind" during cornering, and it offers quiet operation. There are three
different type of Panhard Bars available from Morrison, including two
bolt-in styles that attach to the 3rd member or pinion support.
A diagonal link is used to connect the front and rear of opposing bottom
4-link bars or lower ladder bar tubes to ensure rigidity and parallelism.
Spherical bearings are used to assure pinpoint precision and optimum
straight-line tracking. Under no circumstances should a diagonal link be
used in any situation where cornering is probable.
> I actually did some work on the new truck chassis this weekend. Snapped a
> few photo's for your collective perusal, which have now been uploaded to:
>
> http://home.earthlink.net/~rborder/truck/step1/step1.htm
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