08-19-2018, 11:52 AM | #1 |
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Dog-Bone Links
While installing Stipes on my front end ('31 Pickup) I used the "Dog-Bone" links - however left side I could not close a gap between the two halfs - about 1/8" perhaps. Right side wasn't any problem, things snugged right up.
What's my solution? Should I have used the Tubular Links instead? Or will I have to give up the idea of Stipes all together? Probably a frame alliment issue to boot I couldn't post a picture -- Grandson has my iPad |
08-19-2018, 12:10 PM | #2 |
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Re: Dog-Bone Links
If you have more then one or two sets, the casting may be mixed up. Make sure tabs are fitting in to the slots. Do you have the correct arms and rubber balls fitted? Does not sound like an issue with the shocks them self but with the rubber balls, arms or dog bones. If the arms are used, check to see if it bent. Don't see how frame alignment would be a issue.
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08-19-2018, 03:01 PM | #3 |
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Re: Dog-Bone Links
Everything is new -- it actually looks like I need to bend the arm 'inward' from it's mounting for a better line-up. Or shim-out the read of the shock? Might be why it came without shocks in the first place--
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08-19-2018, 03:48 PM | #4 |
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Re: Dog-Bone Links
Dog Bones need periodic replacement of the rubber balls as they wear quickly. I would opt for the Model "A" tubular links.
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08-19-2018, 03:56 PM | #5 |
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Re: Dog-Bone Links
You went first class with the Stipe shock, so I'm surprised you went with the dog bone links. I'd use A&L correct tubular links.
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08-19-2018, 04:29 PM | #6 |
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08-19-2018, 08:00 PM | #7 |
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Re: Dog-Bone Links
Since everything is brand new -- figure I have the stamped steel. Wasn't aware that the tubular links were considered the better. Anyway since the salt-flats (Bonneville) runs are about over, I'll get some help when some club-members get back in town.
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08-19-2018, 11:31 PM | #8 |
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Re: Dog-Bone Links
So if Ford went to dog bone style in 32, or press steel with rubber inserts later up to when they went to tube shocks, Ford was wrong? Bottom line is your car, time and money and depends on what you want to do. Unless it is a points car I would opt for dog bones.
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08-20-2018, 06:56 AM | #9 |
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Re: Dog-Bone Links
I would eyeball the correlation of the two balls on the right side compared to the left side,if it is a big difference the tube links might also be a problem,ie something bent.I have a bent frame and the left tube link is on a steep angle and difficult to install,something for you to check,good luck.
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