Recent content by jpmachado

With my current set up I am figuring the face of my tie rod may only be 2.5" from my 4 bar brackets. Does anyone know the clearance you loose lock to lock with a Saginaw 525 steering box? Thanks

THANK YOU! It would be great to get a matching measurement for the drag link. Also, would you mind turning it lock to lock and seeing how much closer the drag link gets when it's fully turned? I, too, am setting up a cross steer, and I'm trying to figure out if I will have to run the tie rod...

I'm headed out but I really appreciate this. I'll get the measuements when I return. Thank you JP

Can anyone tell me how far behind the axle a standard set of Pete & Jakes steering arms places the tierod? I'd appreciate the drag link measurement as well if it's no big deal. Please just specifiy if it's from the centerline or from the back face of the axle. Thanks JP

Does anyone KNOW if 2" is too much bolt to stick out on a torsion bar stop? I'm talking about what sticks out and sets down onto the plate on the chassis. My stops came up just short, but if I clock them they'll line up with about a 2" reach over to the pad. The pad is circular. Thanks JP

Can anyone running a 30" tall tire and a model A axle tell me how much they had to slant their split bones for steering clearance? Thanks JP

Thank you for the help

The height and width of the tubing. I just want to make sure I'm in the ballpark with what I choose. Thanks JP

Can someone tell me the approximate (or exact:)) height and width of an original wishbone? I'm not really concerned about the exact year. I'm trying to make something similar for myself from boxed tubing. Thank you, JP

I have a dxf of some steering arms I need cut. I'm looking for someone who runs either a water-jet or laser machine that can do 7/8" to 1" thick plate. I had these quoted locally and it was way out of my range ($240). This is just too much for me to pay for a set of steering arms. It may be...

Here is finally an update on the car. My dad has been getting around to painting in since May, you know how that goes. Lots of stuff going on and it's been 100 degrees for a month. Anyway, he did a great job on it with Eastwood Chassis Black. The engine being painted orange really sets it...

Anyone have any great ways of getting a heavy chassis/unibody off of a rotisserie? I can only lower it so much due to the set up. I have one engine hoist, but that's it. Thanks JP

Thanks for all the feedback. Any suggestions on an axle color to go with a gloss black chassis, other than the obvious of just sticking with gloss black. Thanks

Anyone on here had any experience ,and could possibly provide pictures, with using chrome paint? I want to paint my front axle because it will be 1 Cheaper 2 Easier 3 I can take it off later if I don't like it However, I only know what's advertised in places like Eastwoods and of course...

Here is a small update of sorts. The rear torque arm for my Dana 60 was put togeather, but didn't line up just right. Yesterday I finally got a chance to tear it apart and using the right bolts get it togeather nice and square. The entire thing is TIG welded. It runs up to a dog bone (female...