68 GT convertible project
Last week I finally got my 8-3/4 housing back from being shortened. The overall length is 51-1/4 and with Dr Diff's 1/2" relocation brackets, the perch centers are 42". Last Sunday, I ordered axles, a rear disc brake kit, parking brake cables and spring brackets from Dr Diff. The last of the parts showed up last night and I was able to get the rear end all mocked up.
The brake lines are from Fine Lines. I originally told them I was going to use a Wilwood rear kit so they shortened the axle lines accordingly. This Dr Diff 11.7" kit must use longer flex lines because the axle lines are too long. I'll need to find someone with a flaring tool that will double flare stainless line so I can shorten them. I want to mount the flex line brackets to the back side of the axle tubes. I think it will be a cleaner install on the back rather then the top. The only thing I'm questioning is the shock clearance. How much clearance is there between the axle tube and the shock body? I don't want there to be and issues with the line/hose hitting the shock. I also need to add a clip to the PS axle tube for the E-brake cable. This 8-3/4 housing doesn't have one there. Once that stuff is taken care of, I can mount it under the car and measure for wheel/tires. Then it can come back apart so I can blast, smooth and paint the housing.
Last week I finally got my 8-3/4 housing back from being shortened. The overall length is 51-1/4 and with Dr Diff's 1/2" relocation brackets, the perch centers are 42". Last Sunday, I ordered axles, a rear disc brake kit, parking brake cables and spring brackets from Dr Diff. The last of the parts showed up last night and I was able to get the rear end all mocked up.
The brake lines are from Fine Lines. I originally told them I was going to use a Wilwood rear kit so they shortened the axle lines accordingly. This Dr Diff 11.7" kit must use longer flex lines because the axle lines are too long. I'll need to find someone with a flaring tool that will double flare stainless line so I can shorten them. I want to mount the flex line brackets to the back side of the axle tubes. I think it will be a cleaner install on the back rather then the top. The only thing I'm questioning is the shock clearance. How much clearance is there between the axle tube and the shock body? I don't want there to be and issues with the line/hose hitting the shock. I also need to add a clip to the PS axle tube for the E-brake cable. This 8-3/4 housing doesn't have one there. Once that stuff is taken care of, I can mount it under the car and measure for wheel/tires. Then it can come back apart so I can blast, smooth and paint the housing.
