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General Category => Henry J & Allstate Forum => Topic started by: Henry's HenryJs on December 20, 2013, 07:13:14 PM

Title: rear height
Post by: Henry's HenryJs on December 20, 2013, 07:13:14 PM: I am mocking up the new diff and need the at rest distance from the top of the axle to the bottom of the frame. If this is available on a site would you point it out to me and I will bookmark the site, thanks, Henry.
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Post by: Henry's HenryJs on January 01, 2014, 08:55:57 PM: bump
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Post by: Henry's HenryJs on January 05, 2014, 09:51:17 PM: How about from the top of the diff to underside of the rubber stop??? Anyone?
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Post by: Henry's HenryJs on January 13, 2014, 10:35:04 PM: another bump!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Henry's HenryJs on January 23, 2014, 09:24:30 PM: No one has a tape measure?
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Post by: BigDave LM6174 on January 24, 2014, 01:24:52 AM: Love to help but I think my springs are sagging
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Post by: Fid on January 24, 2014, 10:47:28 AM: My cars are stored for the winter, 21 miles away in a shed surrounded by 10" of snow and it's -20 degrees here. Do you want to come up and measure it? I'll lend you one of my tape measures.
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Post by: Henry's HenryJs on January 24, 2014, 11:25:36 AM: Thanks, at least I got some responce to my Question. No Fid I do not want you to go out in this weather. Is there not a measurement in the factory manual?
Henry.
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Post by: mbflemingkf on January 24, 2014, 09:40:54 PM: hahahaha...too much!
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Post by: alohagreen on April 04, 2014, 12:42:30 PM: I have 8 inches bottom of frame to top of axle...
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Post by: Fid on April 04, 2014, 04:01:22 PM: Alohagreen, 8" - that's how much snow we got last night. Unfortunately it will be a while before my cars see the road again.
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Post by: Henry's HenryJs on April 04, 2014, 05:47:07 PM: Thanks aloha. Henry
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Post by: alohagreen on April 05, 2014, 11:16:37 AM: Quote from: Fid on April 04, 2014, 04:01:22 PM
Alohagreen, 8" - that's how much snow we got last night. Unfortunately it will be a while before my cars see the road again.

well FID if it was not for YOU mine ed STILL be sitting....
it sat for over 20 years now its in the front row of drivers (year round climate controlled shop)

Fid knows his stuff
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Post by: Vagabond Russ on April 07, 2014, 04:37:25 PM: Quote from: alohagreen on April 04, 2014, 12:42:30 PM
I have 8 inches bottom of frame to top of axle...

Eight inches is what I have on the Vagabond.
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Post by: Henry's HenryJs on April 09, 2014, 07:32:03 AM: We lowered the empty body onto the frame yesterday and I measured 6" from the top of the axle tube to the bottom of the frame next to the rubber bump stop. Henry
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Post by: alohagreen on April 09, 2014, 08:42:43 AM: well my car has NEVER been stored or parked NOT on its wheels,
so it has the FULL 63 years of SAG to the leaf springs.
and nothing special, no new shocks or shackles or new springs (still wrapped)
all STOCK.

8)
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Post by: Henry's HenryJs on April 09, 2014, 02:48:49 PM: Here is how mine sits with the empty body on it, Henry.
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Post by: Vagabond Russ on April 09, 2014, 03:35:29 PM: Quote from: our53henryj on April 09, 2014, 02:48:49 PM
Here is how mine sits with the empty body on it, Henry.

The Vagabond rear wheel well measure 21-1/4" from the floor. The tire diameter is 25", with the stock wheels and P165-15 VW radials.
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Post by: alohagreen on April 09, 2014, 04:01:04 PM: Quote from: Vagabond Russ on April 09, 2014, 03:35:29 PM
Quote from: our53henryj on April 09, 2014, 02:48:49 PM
Here is how mine sits with the empty body on it, Henry.

The Vagabond rear wheel well measure 21-1/4" from the floor. The tire diameter is 25", with the stock wheels and P165-15 VW radials.

same same here 21inches and i just filled the gas tank today.
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Post by: Fid on April 09, 2014, 08:32:34 PM: It was 70 degrees here today so I went out and got my '52 Henry J Vagabond home. I'll have a measure tomorrow or later in the week. Runs and drives great, just needs a good wash.
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Post by: Corsairdeluxe on April 10, 2014, 10:17:19 AM: aloha.. I recently drove a 51 HJ that had coilover shocks on the rear. I ASSUME it was to correct sagging springs. The ride was great.Stiffer than a stock HJ,which in my opinion tends to wallow.
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Post by: alohagreen on April 10, 2014, 02:15:44 PM: Corsairdeluxe....... i wish i had the MODERN today part number for those old
over the shock spring kits... spose i could internet search it.
i d use em ... mor for a looks (stance) than ride.... mine rides just fine.
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Post by: BigDave LM6174 on April 20, 2014, 01:37:08 AM: Like to know the shock/coil over if you find it.
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Post by: alohagreen on April 20, 2014, 02:22:19 AM: Quote from: BigDave LM6174 on April 20, 2014, 01:37:08 AM
Like to know the shock/coil over if you find it.

Superior 14-0490 Load Control Springs For Rear Shock Absorbers
and 14-0890 and 14-1890

one place http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Superior-Automotive-Up-to-1250-lbs-heavy-duty-best-ride-load-control-spring-for-rear-shock-absorber/_/N-255s?itemIdentifier=541276
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Post by: alohagreen on April 20, 2014, 02:32:01 AM: Quote from: BigDave LM6174 on April 20, 2014, 01:37:08 AM
Like to know the shock/coil over if you find it.

when i take mine off i'll measure the extended / collapsed and cross them to a rear shock that has the overload coils on it from the factory... and i 'll post the part numbers with pricing.
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Post by: Henry's HenryJs on April 20, 2014, 12:05:05 PM: I took this pic this morning, shows about 8" without the body on. Henry.
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Post by: alohagreen on April 23, 2014, 11:46:28 AM: our 53 on a SIDE note whats the shock measure fully pulled open and collapsed?, if you get a chance to put a tape to it.

reason i ask is i MIGHT cross the shock over to the Monroe shocks that have coil springs already on them....

i don't want air shocks just a little boost to ride height .( 1 er 2 inches MAX )

i only asked cause your bottom bolt is off.. thought it ed be EASY to put a TAPE to....
closed and open measurements
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Post by: Henry's HenryJs on July 30, 2014, 08:59:13 PM: Rear shocks min 11", max 17-1/2", center to center
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Post by: retired wrench on August 04, 2014, 08:51:15 AM: The springs you add to the shocks are a pain. If you don't get the clamps just right the spring will rub the shock.