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Re: KB-2 Front suspension/axle questions
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Fri May 06, 2016 12:17 pmby mkebaird
Wildmanbill wrote:I used a Flaming River, manual dodge Omni rack, the steering shaft is a sliding unit for a rock crawler, grease-able, as I mounted my rack on the axle for no bump steer. They also have power racks if needed, but you need to have the hydraulic lines movable with enough slack for axle movement. here is a pic of the shaft.
Bill
Wildman, that is a nice setup. I might try that on my '39 Dodge with a really loose steering box. Nice KB's!
Re: KB-2 Front suspension/axle questions
Posted:
Mon Oct 10, 2016 9:56 pmby Donny
Wildmanbill
One thing I didn't see in your front disc brake conversion (or I just missed it) was any mention of the spindles. Were they replaced with newer modern spindles and if so which ones. I really want to get away from the original 16" rims and tires.
Re: KB-2 Front suspension/axle questions
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Thu Oct 13, 2016 4:34 pmby Wildmanbill
Stock spindles and hubs. Just watch the back spacing on the wheels for clearance on the steering, my wheels are 15".
Bill
Re: KB-2 Front suspension/axle questions
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Sun Oct 16, 2016 9:17 pmby Donny
I don't suppose there is a decent replacement brake drum is there?? like an early ford or something.....something that actually exists and is affordable ?
Re: KB-2 Front suspension/axle questions
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Sun Oct 16, 2016 11:38 pmby pmsmechanic
Donny wrote:I don't suppose there is a decent replacement brake drum is there?? like an early ford or something.....something that actually exists and is affordable ?
I believe there are part numbers in the parts thread for replacement brake drums from a Ford.
Re: KB-2 Front suspension/axle questions
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Tue Oct 18, 2016 10:15 amby rick
Donny, I have front drums off my 46. Swing by and you can have them.
Re: KB-2 Front suspension/axle questions
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Tue Oct 18, 2016 5:03 pmby Donny
Thanks for the offer Rick ..... but I'm in Toronto, Ontario , Canada and you are in Minnesota. Can't just "swing by" ...... LOL