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longfields in lux and radiator in rear of tray

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longfields in lux and radiator in rear of tray

Post by builtlux88 »

just about to get my longields from locktup and i see it says some clearance of the ball and inner may be required


have the ppl that have got them had any dramas or do they go in pretty easy

when putting radiator in the rear is it just as simple as getting long hoses and connecting them up or is there a need of a pump in the line somewhere cause of the fluid travel distance
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Post by Drift Technician »

Can't speak for the lux, but had no issue with installing them in my 75 Cruiser.
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Post by Weiner »

We had no dramas putting mine in, went straight in.
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thanks guys hopefully mine will be the same i hate nasty surprises
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Post by hilux79 »

Depends on how straight your housing is. When fitting dirty 30's to my old Lux I had to grind a little off the bottom flat in the housing but nothing to be worried about just make sure you clean up all the shavings and you will be right.
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Post by bulldogy »

As said it all depends on the housing some need clearancing others dont, just make sure you get no binding to be on the safe side and you will be good to go a little grinding wont weaken the ball but will help the CV and ball itself.
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Post by Hekta »

Most radiators I've seen mounted on the back of the tray also have an extra water pump to get the water moving.
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Post by nottie »

A die grinder with a metal carbide bit is easiest to clearance the inner ball.
Most Ive seen don't require it though.
On the buggies we used to run we never had an inline pump as most time it never needed it. Your distance is a bit further so maybe look at fitting one.
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thanks for the info guys much appreciated
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Post by dogbreath_48 »

I had to knock a few mm off the edges of the machined surface around the KP bearings - both upper and lower (early 75 axle)

Die grinder with metal carbide bit and lots of rags stuffed down the axle tube is the go. Be sure to clean and dry the housing thoroughly first - much easier to brush/blow out the grinding fragments.
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Post by nottie »

dogbreath_48 wrote:
lots of rags stuffed down the axle tube is the go. Be sure to clean and dry the housing thoroughly first - much easier to brush/blow out the grinding fragments.


These are very good points to follow. ;)
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Post by Wambat »

also, as with the inline pump for the radiator, i would look at fitting steel or stainless steel pipes insted of hose the whole way, would be a bit stronger, help some what with a little cooling, and not as week, to puncture or blow outs.
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Post by nullack »

AN steel braided hosing was invented in wartime for a reason ;)
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