Re: [SilverStreak] Flipped axels (again)

["Bussiere, Curtis L SFC RES USAR TRADOC" <curtis.bussiere@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Eddie, I just sent Tom a few pictures. The axels were square solid axels 
so no pads to move. If I said shorter shocks I meant longer. Longer by 
about 3 inches. Tom should post the pictures soon.

----- Original Message -----
From: Eddie <Eddie@Huffstetter.com>
Date: Monday, April 21, 2008 10:19
Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] Flipped axels (again)
To: sslist@tompatterson.com

> Curt,
> Did the axles have centering pins and use U bolt pads? If used 
> pads did you 
> have to cut off and re-weld? If these were the solid bar drop 
> axles then no 
> pads or pins? I have a 49 Spartan set and Tom's 57 Streamline set, 
> both 
> solid bar drop axles with no pins or pads so I have good stock to 
> see. Were 
> the U bolt pads flat and if so then they have the shock mount 
> hole? If had 
> the shock mount could you just move to the top of the spring from 
> under? If 
> stamped and not flat, did you have to reverse sides due to the 
> shock 
> mounting? When moved to top of the spring you said created need 
> for shorter 
> shocks? Shorter shocks mean shorter travel. Would the shorter 
> travel have 
> any concern? Did you just measure the difference in the axle and 
> spring to 
> get the lesser shock length? The end result is the U bolts now 
> point up 
> instead of down. I like that. Is that what you did? A picture 
> would be 
> great, but that would require a wheel-off view. Did you happen to 
> take 
> before and after pictures? Not being technical, just wanting to 
> know the 
> visual on the new assembly. Thank you.
> -Eddie-
> Houston, TX
>