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Post by 308LUX »

why do people do this? does it allow for more articulation?

just interested.
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Post by greg »

Flipping the U-Bolts will result in a lower profile of obstruction on the underside of the axels... This equals more clearance and should also be less inclined to get stuck on surfaces (because the ends of the u-bolts are now pointing upwards).

Hope that helps.
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Post by 308LUX »

thanks greg i thought thats all it was done for, but had to ask. :D
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Post by Wendle »

greg wrote:Flipping the U-Bolts will result in a lower profile of obstruction on the underside of the axels... This equals more clearance and should also be less inclined to get stuck on surfaces (because the ends of the u-bolts are now pointing upwards).

Hope that helps.


both very good advantages, only works with springs mounted over the axles but :finger:

sorry dude, couldn't help it..
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Post by greg »

Wendle wrote:
greg wrote:Flipping the U-Bolts will result in a lower profile of obstruction on the underside of the axels... This equals more clearance and should also be less inclined to get stuck on surfaces (because the ends of the u-bolts are now pointing upwards).

Hope that helps.


both very good advantages, only works with springs mounted over the axles but :finger:

sorry dude, couldn't help it..
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:oops: Yeah you've got me there... though you can also get 'sliders' (bash plates) for u-bolts too - i guess that would make them more inclined to slide over things. :? But you're right - there wouldn't be any clearance gains there. :cry:
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Post by 308LUX »

Wendle wrote:
greg wrote:Flipping the U-Bolts will result in a lower profile of obstruction on the underside of the axels... This equals more clearance and should also be less inclined to get stuck on surfaces (because the ends of the u-bolts are now pointing upwards).

Hope that helps.


both very good advantages, only works with springs mounted over the axles but :finger:

sorry dude, couldn't help it..
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Post by Gazzaj »

2.5 inches more clearance same if you replace your gearbox cross member.
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