86 t top build thread

[Sub0ca]

Thanks for tank info^^^^^

 

[Bill]

yep 345 http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthread.php?89245-69clark-PACE-CAR-build-thread/page66

It is an awesome car. I followed it on FEP as well. I thought he did more than just mini-tubs. I know he had to do something with the tunnel and some other work. I say go for it. I love the idea of 345. I'm using an IRS, so I don't have to worry about the tunnel.

 

[99 big red]

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[coryjones]

Yes he raised the tunnel due to the air ride. When the air is let out the drive shaft will contact the tunnel. he also had the axle narrowed 6". I am building offset control arms to clear them. When mine are tucked the axle contacts the frame and it looks like i may have to mod the tunnel as well.

 

[coryjones]

Little more progress today i got my control arms built with these i will be able to run a 13" wide rim and a 345 tire and my gas tank mocked up i raised it 4" . I hate the look of the tank hanging down. I think i have decided to ditch the back seat now as well.

 

[Bill]

That's an interesting approach. It give you plenty of room for the rubber, which is awesome. Do you think there will be any issues with the twisting motion of the front control arm bolt or change in thrust angle on the torque boxes?

 

[coryjones]

I cant see any issue but i am not a engineer. The bolt are still being pulled on at the same angle there is just a jog in the control arm. There used to be a company that made offset ones but i couldn't find them so i made mine. I 100% guarantee they are a hell of a lot stronger then the stock or the SVE ones i had on there before.

 

[coryjones]

I am looking for a sway bar i need something a little bit narrower then the mustang one anyone have any suggestions?

 

[Bill]

The Maximum Motorsports adjustable unit has interchangeable tension bars. You could narrow one to meet your needs.
http://www.maximummotorsports.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=514_21_100_101

 

[coryjones]

That is a nice setup but would not work for me the air ride mounts would get in the way.

 

[Bill]

No doubt. That will make it a bit tougher. Could you use something narrower like a Focus unit?
http://www.steedafocus.com/parts/steeda-ford-focus-rear-swaybar-555-1075/
Have you decided how you would like it to mount?

 

[coryjones]

I would like for it to bolt to the control arms like the stock one.

 

[Bill]

Front swaybar...Gottcha. I was on the wrong page. RideTech has their new Musclebar, but you'd have to get measurements as they don't have one listed for a Fox. You might have to relocate it forward by adding a bridge bar (gusseted bracket) off the front of the control arm to move the swaybar pickup point forward and/or inboard a bit.

 

[NightStalker]

What front suspension are you using? You should be able to use a fox one

 

[coryjones]

Rear control arms.

 

[Bill]

The only two I have ever used for adaptive purposes are the MM weld in unit
http://www.maximummotorsports.com/s...info&cPath=514_21_100_101_227&products_id=545
and the AJE unit
http://www.ajeracing.com/welcome1.htm
Both have bracketry that could be adapted to fit with a little welding.

 

[coryjones]

how does the second one mount?

 

[Bill]

I have some pics somewhere. Let me see if I can find them.

 

[coryjones]

Good news i finally almost 7 weeks later got my connecting rods today.