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longfields in lux and radiator in rear of tray
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:44 pm
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
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:40 pm
by Drift Technician
Can't speak for the lux, but had no issue with installing them in my 75 Cruiser.
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:49 pm
by Weiner
We had no dramas putting mine in, went straight in.
axels
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:16 pm
by builtlux88
thanks guys hopefully mine will be the same i hate nasty surprises
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:21 pm
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.
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:02 pm
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.
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:27 pm
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.
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:30 am
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.
thanks
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:23 pm
by builtlux88
thanks for the info guys much appreciated
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:31 pm
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.
Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 1:37 pm
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.
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 6:17 pm
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.
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:00 pm
by nullack
AN steel braided hosing was invented in wartime for a reason