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mock up ??? for you guys #1302500 09/12/12 12:01 AM 09/12/12 12:01 AM
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earthmover OP top fuel E Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,449 nc	trying to make sure all is well in the drive train to rearend.. i dont have a center section right now to use how do i go about making sure everything is in line as it should be??? would a string line or lazer level work for this??? or do i need to get the center ??trying to mock things up so i can pull it all apart and paint the chassis and put it all back tog..

Re: mock up ??? for you guys [Re: earthmover] #1302501 09/12/12 12:15 AM 09/12/12 12:15 AM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Is that a 9" or 8 3/4... they make a plate that bolts on that shows you the centerline of the pinion... I got my 9" one from S&W but other places sell them. I made a tool that mounts in the #5 main with a laser that I trued in the lathe... I point the engine right at the pinion... then later you can dial in the pinion angle

Re: mock up ??? for you guys [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1302502 09/12/12 12:19 AM 09/12/12 12:19 AM
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earthmover OP top fuel E Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,449 nc	9" i will look for that plate remember what the cost was??? also what center are you running? strange , moser, steel, alum???i hear guys say run the alum. since your going light weight, but im not to sure of how they will last..my buddy has 1 in his stratus but he dont have alot of passes on it..

Re: mock up ??? for you guys [Re: earthmover] #1302503 09/12/12 12:24 AM 09/12/12 12:24 AM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: 9" i will look for that plate remember what the cost was??? also what center are you running? strange , moser, steel, alum???i hear guys say run the alum. since your going light weight, but im not to sure of how they will last..my buddy has 1 in his stratus but he dont have alot of passes on it.. The plate is about $20(sort of a rip off) but if you need it, you need it..... and you do plus it makes it alot easier... I just use the bronco carrier (which has 1 more rib in it) and the better support... plus you want/need a back brace

Re: mock up ??? for you guys [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1302504 09/12/12 12:28 AM 09/12/12 12:28 AM
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earthmover OP top fuel E Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,449 nc	thanks mr.p ..that rear my be something to look in to...this 1 has the brace on it already as well...any thoughts on the alum. over the steel or vice versa???

Re: mock up ??? for you guys [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1302505 09/12/12 12:31 AM 09/12/12 12:31 AM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	This is a pic from the back of my 9"... with the back brace and the lower bar is to stiffen up the lower shock mounts from side movement 7375651-120531_1100e-w640-h479.jpg (37 downloads)

Re: mock up ??? for you guys [Re: earthmover] #1302506 09/12/12 12:37 AM 09/12/12 12:37 AM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: thanks mr.p ..that rear my be something to look in to...this 1 has the brace on it already as well...any thoughts on the alum. over the steel or vice versa??? The alum one is plenty strong enough... what do you figure the TOTAL weight to be(on the track)... the steel/iron one is alot cheaper but heavier

Re: mock up ??? for you guys [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1302507 09/12/12 12:41 AM 09/12/12 12:41 AM
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SB412DUSTER top fuel S Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,360 Mobile Alabama	Quote: Is that a 9" or 8 3/4... they make a plate that bolts on that shows you the centerline of the pinion... I got my 9" one from S&W but other places sell them. I made a tool that mounts in the #5 main with a laser that I trued in the lathe... I point the engine right at the pinion... then later you can dial in the pinion angle ART has this one http://www.appliedracing.com/rear-end---housings-and-components/images/019973_LG.jpg

Re: mock up ??? for you guys [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1302508 09/12/12 12:47 AM 09/12/12 12:47 AM
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earthmover OP top fuel E Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,449 nc	i hope to be under 2600lbs race ready.. 73 duster full 2/3 chassis with ladder bars, full cage, glass front end and doors, truck will prob. be glass, back bumper prob. be glass as i have 1 already,400 low deck with alum. heads and a 727. skinny fronts and 31/18.5 backs right now..all wilwood brakes, alum. inter gonna use lexan in all windows.. strut front end with rack

Re: mock up ??? for you guys [Re: earthmover] #1302509 09/12/12 01:07 AM 09/12/12 01:07 AM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	The alum center will work fine... if you want to pay the price.... the plate for the diff from S&W is 95-019 for 19.95... it nice .. shows the axle C/L as well as the pinion C/L with a slot cut in it for a tape measure to hook in... I tried to get it on their web site but it doesnt show it(their web site sorta sucks) so you would need to call and get their catalog 610-498-7303..... or 800-523-3353.... they have a bunch of brackets and tabs you might need also... pretty decent on price also... I buy all my brackets and stuff like that from them(cheaper than me making them)

Re: mock up ??? for you guys [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1302510 09/17/12 03:01 PM 09/17/12 03:01 PM
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earthmover OP top fuel E Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,449 nc	didnt want to start a new tread so i will put the updates in this post.. i got a little work done to the car ..got the dash fitted ..alot of in and out cut here cut there.. but its in and fit nice..gonna paint it up when i start painting the cage and rails..will post pics tomm. they are still in the shop on the card..

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