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U-bolt flip
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2003 2:36 pm
by 308LUX
why do people do this? does it allow for more articulation?
just interested.
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2003 2:40 pm
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.
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2003 2:47 pm
by 308LUX
thanks greg i thought thats all it was done for, but had to ask.
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2003 2:56 pm
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
sorry dude, couldn't help it..
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2003 3:05 pm
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
sorry dude, couldn't help it..
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.
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2003 3:24 pm
by 308LUX
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2003 4:33 pm
by Gazzaj
2.5 inches more clearance same if you replace your gearbox cross member.
