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Modified upper ball joint??
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 8:26 pm
by 93fsb
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 8:50 pm
by Wrightracing.net
I have a question, could they have been modified to use another knuckle, like a Dana 50 knuckle. I don't have any experience with them, but just a question.
David...
Re: Modified upper ball joint??
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 9:04 pm
by 93fsb
I'll have to ask, I was told it was designed for a bronco set up but I guess we can't rule out a dana 50 setup.
Re: Modified upper ball joint??
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 3:45 pm
by funinthesun95
Dana 50 or 44HD would change the spread between the two ball joints if it is not larger then the stock ( it would be a good amount) it is not for Dana 50 or 44HD
your sure the lower does not look like it be moved at all?
Re: Modified upper ball joint??
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 6:47 pm
by 93fsb
So I measured the gap between ball joints and they're the same. The lower has not been cut or moved. The top was moved inward opposite of what a standard cut and turned beam would have done. I talk with the seller and he said thas just how that particular shop sets there beams up. I'm get some hubs on and see what it looks like.
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:19 am
by Wrightracing.net
It will be interesting how it works. I wonder what height lift it was made for. My concern would be the cv joint binding.
Let us know how it works. I have a new set for mine that the lower is just pushed out. Going wider 3" per side on mine.
David...
Re: Modified upper ball joint??
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 9:05 pm
by 93fsb
I've been slammed at work and to tires to mess with it. Maybe this weekend I can get in on the bench and assemble aspare set of knuckles I have and see what it looks like. I have some stock width cut and turned beams from camburg so ill try to get a comparison. Either way I'll let you know. I hope they work it'll save me some time trying to cut mine up to extend them.
Re: Modified upper ball joint??
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 10:58 pm
by ChaseTruck754
If they are extended beams while moving the top ball joint isn't common it seems it would give the same affect = correct the camber at a given ride height. Bind at the furthest out joint/stub axle COULD be the one possible detriment as pointed out. I'm interested to see what what you find. Not sure I remember hearing of anyone moving the top balljoint only. It's typically either moving out the bottom or V cutting the beam & angling both ball joints together.
Re: Modified upper ball joint??
Posted: Tue May 02, 2017 4:38 pm
by 93fsb
Here's an update with the beams. I got it all torn down yeterday and the passenger side new beam put up with a tire on it. At ride height, and measuring straight down the frame rail to the beam it's at 6.5" with 4 degrees negative camber. If I go to 7.5" frame to beam it's at 0 degrees camber. I haven't started the driver side yet so I'll be back with that info as I get it.
Re: Modified upper ball joint??
Posted: Tue May 02, 2017 5:26 pm
by 93fsb
Got the driver side up and same numbers. This is with a 0 degree cam, no shocks and no vehicle weight on it.
Posted: Tue May 02, 2017 7:55 pm
by Wrightracing.net
So did you move the upper joint in? I would think it would go in by .50" to .75" ???
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Re: Modified upper ball joint??
Posted: Wed May 03, 2017 5:12 pm
by 93fsb
Yeah the upper is moved in, not exactly sure how much I'll check it out when I get home.