Projects Timm builds a model A

The frame side mounts with the adjustment bolt/ jack bolt came with the springs. The axle side we fabricated.

 

No photos but I adjusted the jack bolts and got it to within an 1/8” of where I had it before I ran out of time. About two full turns of that jack bolts is at least an inch of height change it’s pretty wild!

With the cycling of the suspension the shackles all kinda wiggled into the correct position and at full droop I could get the nuts on everything. Tightened them down and everything moved in place with no more effort that what I would expect from tightening a nylock.

Did hear a pop so I think I’ve got a tack somewhere that let go but nothing seems to have moved so I’m not worried for now.

I did notice that the axle seemed a little further forward than I thought. I put the laser on it and it seems I may have lost about 5/8 of wheel base but I have the clevises threaded nearly all the way in so I think I can adjust them out and get the wheel base back correct and the pinion angle dialed in.

Pushing it back will also put my shackle angle back to where I want it. I’m trying to get it to 45 deg roughly at ride height.

Next step will be slide the axles back in and bolt the tires on. I’m basing the wheel base off the wheels being centered in the fenders so I want to make sure during this adjustment that I don’t stray from that.

I’m about ready for a break from the A to sus out a noise in the 46 that’s driving my crazy. Soon as it’s sitting on all four tires with no jack stands I take a week off and do that I think.