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i have all the tools needed to do this job so we are ok there. make sure to take one of you rod ends or a set up block so we have the right spacing for the brackets what size is the bolt holes we will need set up bolts if 5/8 i do not have any bolts /nuts for setup

Originally Posted by pat mccarthy

make sure to take one of you rod ends or a set up block so we have the right spacing for the brackets what size is the bolt holes we will need set up bolts if 5/8 i do not have any bolts /nuts for setup

Okay, cool. I'll be bringing the bushing spacers and hardware. Everything is 9/16th's.

Originally Posted by astroracer

Okay, cool. I'll be bringing the bushing spacers and hardware. Everything is 9/16th's.

ok 9/16 bolts/nuts are a no go for me and any thing open around the shop could be very hard to find around here ...do not leave home with out them

Just a bit of an update. Haven't been getting a lot done because the build is to a point where things just don't go as quick. Today and last Sunday were spent working with Pat McCarthy of McCarthy Performance in Kawkawlin, MI. (I think everyone here knows who Pat is). We have been installing the 4 link brackets on the 9" and getting it ready for narrowing. His shop is an hour and fifteen minute drive north for me so we do as much as we can in a day. It took two full days to get all of the brackets installed but I'll tell you right now they are right and won't be falling off any time soon.
Here are a few pics from the two days we spent on the brackets.
Last Sunday we got the two sets of upper brackets installed and called it quits about 4 or so.
http://images15.fotki.com/v235/photo...00_4091-vi.jpg
I had cut all of the brackets for the 3.25 dia. tube.... We had to do some "finagaling" with the two inside plates to get them on the "square" shoulder of the punkin.
http://images51.fotki.com/v103/photo...00_4097-vi.jpg
This took some time as they also had to sit square and still line up with the outer plates.
http://images59.fotki.com/v684/photo...00_4089-vi.jpg
We did good. After welding the bolts slide out easily.
http://images108.fotki.com/v191/phot...00_4095-vi.jpg
Today was spent sticking on the lowers.
http://images58.fotki.com/v154/photo...00_4256-vi.jpg
These went pretty quick compared to the uppers. No "finagaling" to do...
http://images107.fotki.com/v780/phot...00_4267-vi.jpg
http://images108.fotki.com/v360/phot...00_4269-vi.jpg
http://images59.fotki.com/v222/photo...00_4270-vi.jpg
Here is a couple pics of the 3rd member. Yukon case and gears, TrueTrac, HD pinion support and a 1350 yoke
http://images59.fotki.com/v255/photo...00_4258-vi.jpg
http://images110.fotki.com/v630/phot...00_4260-vi.jpg
Things are coming together. Just slowly...
Thanks for looking
Mark