Rear axle position

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Plumcrazyfreak

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I just upgraded my rear springs on my 70 Duster. The axle perch has three holes in it. Can i set the axle perch on the spring mount pin in any one of the perch holes. I would like to gain 1" clearence for a larger tire. If I position the perch & axle using the most forward hole does anyone see any problems associated with it ?
Thanks
 
Plumcrazyfreak said:
I just upgraded my rear springs on my 70 Duster. The axle perch has three holes in it. Can i set the axle perch on the spring mount pin in any one of the perch holes. I would like to gain 1" clearence for a larger tire. If I position the perch & axle using the most forward hole does anyone see any problems associated with it ?
Thanks
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No, if you use the front or rear holes it wil put the shock plates and u- bolts in a strange position. You can elongate the center hole a little to move it back.
 
Your correct about the U bolt position. I like the spacer idea. What is the correct position of the rear hangers. Right now they are angled forward about 1 ".
 
Here is a diagram I found on the subject of Spring, Hanger and shackle positions

rearsuspension_17.jpg
 
Thanks for the Info. My shackle position is at the wrong angle. How would a person normaly change that angle ?
 
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