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Title: Changed 3rds couple questions
Post by: Jimiweld on July 17, 2006, 05:04:47 AM

Hi everyone, I finally got around to changing my 3rds on saturday, everything went smoothly but I have a couple questions.
  I don't know what it's called, it's that balljoint that bolts onto the top of the rear third that allows for articulation. I found it hard to get lined up and bolted back into place. I'm pretty sure it's because I have the 1.5" coil spacers and there was a large gap between the two pieces. Should I have a 1.5" spacer in there between the balljoint and the rear third? I know they sell aftermarket parts for this, are they exctended or just made stronger?
Thanks
BTW: I had the stock 4.6 gears in from the auto and i just switched to the 5.12, much better now, I can spin my 31's again!!!

Title: Re: Changed 3rds couple questions
Post by: ack on July 17, 2006, 05:22:56 AM

Quote from: Jimiweld on July 17, 2006, 05:04:47 AM

Hi everyone, I finally got around to changing my 3rds on saturday, everything went smoothly but I have a couple questions.
  I don't know what it's called, it's that balljoint that bolts onto the top of the rear third that allows for articulation. I found it hard to get lined up and bolted back into place. I'm pretty sure it's because I have the 1.5" coil spacers and there was a large gap between the two pieces. Should I have a 1.5" spacer in there between the balljoint and the rear third? I know they sell aftermarket parts for this, are they exctended or just made stronger?
Thanks
BTW: I had the stock 4.6 gears in from the auto and i just switched to the 5.12, much better now, I can spin my 31's again!!!

There is a spacer that you can build for this.  There is an article with pics and a dimension drawing at Acks FAQ (see link in signature).  Do a search for rear dif.  Although the spacer pictured in the article is made of an ultra-long polymer plastic, Steel might be a better choice...

Title: Re: Changed 3rds couple questions
Post by: Jimiweld on July 17, 2006, 05:55:27 AM

Thanks Ack, I'll check that out and build one out of steel or aluminum then. Appreciate the help.

Title: Re: Changed 3rds couple questions
Post by: Jimiweld on July 17, 2006, 06:33:32 AM

That article is great, the only thing, does anyone know what size (diameter and thread) those bolts are. I'd like to pick some up on the way home.
Thanks