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Hot Rods Pics of split wishbone brackets on Model A?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by rockabillybassman, Nov 18, 2009.

  1. Anyone got pics of the brackets used to mount the split wishbones to the frame, in particular on a Model A?
    I'm running a 4" dropped axle with 34 split bones, and to achieve 6 or 7 degrees caster I have 6" of gap from the bottom of the frame to the center of the bone. I dont want to piecut the bones because I dont like the look of them not being parallel to the ground, so I'm after ideas to make the long brackets look better. I have a pair of Speedway brackets, but they're too short, and they're quite flimsy.
    Thanks, Marty.
     
  2. 35mastr
    Joined: Oct 26, 2007
    Posts: 1,898

    35mastr
    Member
    from Norcal

    Pie cut the bones. That long bracket is going to look silly.
     
  3. Mark H
    Joined: May 18, 2009
    Posts: 1,461

    Mark H
    Member
    from Scotland

    Marty,what rake do you have in the frame?
    I set mine up so that the only rake is in the rubber,about 1.5-2 degrees.
    As a result,my brackets are only 3 1/2 inch from the frame to the centre of the rod end.This gives me a caster setting of 6 degrees,without cutting the 'bones.I moved them in-board as well to give the impression of un-split 'bones.
    Axle is Mor-Drop,about the same drop as yours.Wishbones are late thirties,I think.
    Watch your scrub line if using longer brackets.
    Hope this helps.
    Mark
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  4. onlychevrolets
    Joined: Jan 23, 2006
    Posts: 2,307

    onlychevrolets
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    long bracket not only is ugly , it will drag...I agree piecut the bones if needed
     
  5. carcrazyjohn
    Joined: Apr 16, 2008
    Posts: 4,841

    carcrazyjohn
    Member
    from trevose pa

    Whats the angle of your cross member . That should be close to 7 .Hang smaller brackets on rear .Pie cut bones at axle end .And reweld , EVERYHING SHOULD BE ABOUT 7 DEGREES at ride height . 7 degrees back at king pin angle
     

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