Flipping bones

[gold03]

Can I flip the bones over on my 47 Ford axle? Will they mount and work either way? I don't have access right now to check. The bones have a kick down to clear the original frame. I would like the kick to go up instead.

 

[rainman]

I don't know about all of them, but I run mine flipped to keep them high!
Mine are from 40 ford truck!

 

[dmw56]

You'll change your caster angle.

 

[rainman]

Thats the intent!!

 

[dmw56]

Thats the intent!!

You need 6-10 degrees positve caster or you will have handling problems. You can flip them you just need to change the rear mounting point to maintain positive caster.

 

[gold03]

"You can flip them you just need to change the rear mounting point to maintain positive caster"

That is good news. [cl

I'm looking at flipping before I do the build so the mounting point gets fabricated after the bone flip.

The bones have a offset down or a step down from the factory, I want it to step up. I have a picture but it isn't to good. You can see the off set though.

 

[rainman]

You need 6-10 degrees positve caster or you will have handling problems. You can flip them you just need to change the rear mounting point to maintain positive caster.

I know that!! It gives a much more managable mounting point!
I have 6 1/2 degree's in mine!!

 

[mufasa]

you can also cut them once they are flipped to adjust for caster and reweld. It is best to do this near the front where they were originally welded. This also does not limit yur rear mounting point just cut and weld