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Author:  GlowingBulb [ Tue Jun 02, 2015 9:18 am ]
Post subject:  Clevis question
Sorry to keep asking similar questions, I want to get this right, 1st time.

Regarding the conduit nuts; I'm pretty sure I know where they need to be fitted, I just want to be certain...

In the photo below I've used a red & green marker. I think the conduit nut should go underneath the lower spring isolator (15) so it sits between that & the clevis (12). Basically in the place where the red line is?

Am I also correct in assuming 2" conduit nuts are used as the shock OD is approx 2" & really the conduit nut is just there to act as a spacer to ensure both shocks are at the same height. If I made my own spacer with a 2" ID & an OD the same as the outer section as the shock would that be sufficient material without causing any other problems?

Thanks as ever!

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Author:  tommudd [ Tue Jun 02, 2015 9:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Clevis question
Yes red area, after you have the spring compressed all put together and ready to install then slide the conduit nuts or whatever you are using to get ( up to ) 3/8 of an inch. Next slide the clevis bracket over the bottom of the shock and install

Yes they are just so you get the same amount on both sides, they provide no structural support at all
When using conduit nuts I tape 3 together so they are stacked nice and tight and stay together
Author:  GlowingBulb [ Tue Jun 02, 2015 9:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Clevis question
Great, thanks Tom! Makes me feel happier knowing I've got a chance of doing it right 1st time.

I've just got 1 of the guys in our shop making me 2 x 6.3mm (1/4") washers (56.5mm ID, 63mm OD). Dont want to go over 3" with the lift :-)
Author:  GlowingBulb [ Mon Jun 08, 2015 9:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Clevis question
Job done, drives well & sits surprisingly high. I'm guessing I'll lose 1/2" when things settle.

Thanks for the advice Tom :D
Author:  tommudd [ Mon Jun 08, 2015 10:43 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Clevis question
GlowingBulb wrote:
Job done, drives well & sits surprisingly high. I'm guessing I'll lose 1/2" when things settle.

Thanks for the advice Tom :D



Good job !!
Glad you got it the way you wanted and also like the ride etc.
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