NJ B.S. Thread

Unbolt the bracket from the axle and gently bend the hard lines up. Can get a few inches there.

 

Good point. Thank you. If I can't get one made. That's what I'll do

 

@stairgod

Your new avatar is heart breaking. My guy is sleeping on my foot right now. I dread that day. I'm truly sorry for your loss.

 

I have a set from @OCTaco that I will install when I install my Dakars and Shackle flip. That's gonna happen in a week or two.
You can take mine and replace with same. As long as I get them before my rear suspension install.
they are 27"

 

I have stock length ones if you needed something to get your through... not sure how stretched theyed get wheeling though

 

Thank you Hunter. I still have my stick lined too though

 

Sweet. I might take you up on that if I can't get one made today. If so, I'll order you a new set tonight!

 

It sucks. She is the fifth I have had to out down. They always let you know when it is time. You just need the strength to be able to do it for them. Ruby was my girl. There will never be another like her I snapped my avatar pic about a year ago. That is her telling me "Hey Daddy get up I gotta go pee" look. Nothing like getting a big sloppy Dane kiss then opening your eyes to see that thing looming over you.

 

You are the best Lloyd.

 

He really is. I take back most of the awful things I've said about you Lloyd.

 

Just out of curiosity what's your shackle angle at ride height. I get a lot of droop out of my dakars but they are also older so maybe they are "looser"

 

About 30 degrees. The shackle is straight down at full droop. I actually have the shackle in the hole farthest forward. I had them in the second hole but moved them more forward. When the springs are perfectly flat the shackle is almost 45 degrees. And when they go into negative arch the shackle angle lessens, so I am good to go. I am not really worried about the springs going into negative arch. It isn't much actually, and should not be happening very often. And if the springs wear out prematurely, it will give me an excuse to have longer custom springs made anyway

 

@Wheelspinner What length are your rear brake lines?

 

@stairgod i don't remember off hand. I'll measure them this afternoon for you

 

What awful things?
I thought everything you've said have been compliments so far!

 

Yeah.....saying you swim like a rock is a compliment...

 

No, no... I was saying that he swims so WELL, it's like a rock skipping across the water?

 

Tim, I think you have some brown stuff on your nose

 

It's old brake fluid. I know, but thanks for telling me!

 

Is there a secret to getting these damn rear drums off? I got them on a 2 hour soak with pb blast and they still won't move.