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How to narrow a rear end. Operation cheap jeep duration. Most importantly is an alignment bar. Here is a drawing i have used since the first one. The front pinion wants to move downward under load the rear upward especially with a spring over suspension. Wayne compton 83972 views. Or frame at full lock by building an axle too narrow.
When narrowing a rearend a couple of things need to be considered. I made my own over 20 years ago. Rear end narrowing made easy narrowing a rearend is simple measure twice cut once weld correctly and use the right tools. Most importantly is an alignment bar. To fit the big rubber you may need to narrow your rear axle. Narrowing a rearend isnt difficult if you have some experience and some specialized tools.
This is a device that maintains the alignment at four different points in the housing. It is recomended to get tires and wheels first then move frame rails then get rear end. The process came about because when narrowing a hot rod rearend you have to weld new ladder bar brackets onto the housing or possibly spring mounts andor shock mounts. First what width will the rearend be once narrowed. Scott hanson 47516 views. Narrowing a differential for my turbo 53 ls s10 how to 88 ford rear end rebuild 1 duration.
All they do is rear axle work of all. Narrowing a rear is not hard if you have a jig. Make your own spool by welding your gears. 2015 14 bolt 8 lug 115 aam rear end narrowed at home with basic tools duration. How to narrow a rear axle duration. Never had a bit of trouble.
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