WH adjustible track bar

[savage]

I torqued the upper one at 110lbs, new grade 8 bolt & nut.The axle was tricky wanted to torque to 155lbs,but when I tried the hole for the carter key it was covered by the castle nut ear,didn't want to back off so went to 200lbs lined up perfectly .

 

[savage]

torques

Here are some of the torques for the front suspension from ford factory oem shop manual for my 74.

 

[englewoodcowboy]

It looks to me that the adjustable track bar, the first bend on the fixed side starts shorter that the factory and the angle applied looks a little less. Just cfor curiosity sake, has anyone cut a factory track bar and weld on an adjustable heim and bung? Seems like a simple DIY kit could be in order...

 

[DirtDonk]

I think quite a few people have done, or at least tried that in the past. But I haven't seen any mention of someone doing it in the past few years.

And I don't think many companies with much to lose would offer a DIY kit that requires welding, or threading, by persons unknown, for something so critically important to the safe operation of a vehicle.
It's not actually a bad idea. It's just one that most companies, ours included I'm sure, wouldn't touch with a ten-foot pole.
In my opinion anyway...

Paul

 

[VT_Don]

An option to consider for a track bar that fits, and allows 4-wheel alignment.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w80/gwivt/trackbar002_zps943c051d.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w80/gwivt/trackbar003_zps6fba70ba.jpg

 

[savage]

Whos that track bar? or did you fab it.

 

[VT_Don]

Track bar is my design and fab. Is a 3/4" threaded, tie rod bar as used on oval track modifieds. Required adding a dog leg bend, welding on eyes, and machining a RH-LH threaded adjusting screw. Fits and functions perfectly throughout full range of suspension travel. Advantage being, does not have to be removed for adjustment. Offered as a suggestion for what our market requires.

 

[savage]

Nice fabwork!!!When you think adjustable, your way makes for a easy less hassle free solution.