http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum A place to discuss T-Bucket suspension and steering en Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:16:52 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/newbys-basic-questions-about-quarter-elliptic-suspensions-2210/ Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:43:33 GMT I was about to hijack another post into a direction unintended by the original author. So I decided to start a new post here instead. Here's the relevant portion of the quote.

[color=black][font=Verdana][quote=joecool;20958]I built a Modified type car with 1/4 elliptics and they worked out great.
But I used 57 ]]> Suspension wsdad1 http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/newbys-basic-questions-about-quarter-elliptic-suspensions-2210/ http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/changing-spindle-mouted-rim-2209/ Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:12:43 GMT I bought a 23 T that has been sitting for a while. The front wheels are wire and a few of the spokes are broken, I want to put regular rims on the front, but don't want to speed a small fortune on it. The front spindles are from Total Performance (FS100C). What’s the best way to go? Thanks CBW
]]> Suspension f1drivr http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/changing-spindle-mouted-rim-2209/ http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/radius-rods-2208/ Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:05:51 GMT I was looking online and saw rubber rashed rod ends would these ride better than the clevis does any one have any input I was looking online and saw rubber rashed rod ends would these ride better than the clevis does any one have any input ]]> Suspension akitagandy http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/radius-rods-2208/ http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/setting-up-quarter-elliptical-springs-2198/ Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:39:52 GMT Still at the mock it up and see if it will work stage.

Got myself a Posie quarter elliptical spring kit from Speedway and I think it may work but I'm not sure on how to set the ride height and shackle angle.

What should the shackle angle be with no load and at ride height? I've seen pictures with the shackle vertical but this doesn't seem quite right to me.

Also I'm not sure how much they will ]]> Suspension PeteT http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/setting-up-quarter-elliptical-springs-2198/ http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/shock-mount-problem-2175/ Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:29:35 GMT I have the 3 position shock mount for the rear axle from Speedway. This weekend I removed the shocks and notices that where the 1" diameter spacer bent the metal in the middle of the mount. How do I solve this problem. Do I make a bigger diameter spacer, add a 1/4" backup plate in the shock mount, or both. This the mockup rear axle, so I want the fix the good rear end before it is installed.
]]> Suspension VroomKrazy http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/shock-mount-problem-2175/ http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/need-front-end-advice-2158/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:22:54 GMT I am new to buckets,but my father would like us to build one before he gets to old and I have some parts laying around and wondered if I could use them like a front axle out of a 54 Chevy truck,Nova... I am new to buckets,but my father would like us to build one before he gets to old and I have some parts laying around and wondered if I could use them like a front axle out of a 54 Chevy truck,Nova disc brakes,10 bolt Nova rearend.I am all about saving money.I am 48 and have built all kinds of race cars,I can build the frame and radius rods but I am nt to sure about the front end. Thanks Michael ]]> Suspension akitagandy http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/need-front-end-advice-2158/ http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/front-shocks-2149/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:13:59 GMT Hey Guys, What size shocks are some of you guys running and does anybody have pictures these shocks set-ups? I was at a car show where a t-bucket guy had a set-up where it was connected from his... Hey Guys,

What size shocks are some of you guys running and does anybody have pictures these shocks set-ups? I was at a car show where a t-bucket guy had a set-up where it was connected from his frame with a bar going up that had connected to the top part of his shock and the bottom was connected to the leaf spring shackle.

Thanks, T-Bucket Bob ]]> Suspension T-Bucket Bob http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/front-shocks-2149/ http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/front-shackle-bolt-breakage-2112/ Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:36:15 GMT I just saw a thread on the HAMB (Technical Should I be pissed or is this my fault? - THE H.A.M.B. (http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=304871)about) a guy with a sedan that had the... I just saw a thread on the HAMB (Technical Should I be pissed or is this my fault? - THE H.A.M.B. a guy with a sedan that had the front spring shackle bolt break while driving. The bolt broke where it attached to the batwing not where it goes through the spring. Looked like a fatigue failure to me.

Anyway, since most T ]]> Suspension LongT http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/front-shackle-bolt-breakage-2112/ http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/corvair-box-2109/ Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:25:49 GMT Guys, I am putting my 'vair box back together after reversing and I have a question. The side cover that the lash adjusting screw goes through, does not have threads for the adjusting screw (on my box), is it supposed to have threads? If so, I will have to put in a helicoil. If not then the only adjustment can be a "pull" adjustment. Is this OK? ]]> Suspension stroker http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/corvair-box-2109/ http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/rear-spring-2061/ Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:08:04 GMT i was just wondering instead of using a model a or t spring on the rear axle is there another spring can be used thanks cary i was just wondering instead of using a model a or t spring on the rear axle is there another spring can be used thanks cary ]]> Suspension buzztbucket http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/rear-spring-2061/ http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/front-suspension-bounce-2058/ Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:53:08 GMT I have a '27 roadster with a spring behind type of suspension. The shocks are '39 Ford (tired) and are mounted to the spring shackles.
At certains speeds, the tires bounce like basketballs to the point that it's a problem stopping.
I am changing the shocks to tube style but wonder if there is any other place I need to look to remedy this problem.
The front tires are Firestone ribs on balanced '35 ]]> Suspension raven http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/front-suspension-bounce-2058/ http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/ford-ranger-front-end-2055/ Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:40:27 GMT I am proly way out in left field on this but I am gotng to ask anyway. Has anyone used or thought about a twin i beam like a ford ranger uses for a Tbucket front axel. It would need some... I am proly way out in left field on this but I am gotng to ask anyway. Has anyone used or thought about a twin i beam like a ford ranger uses for a Tbucket front axel. It would need some modifacations.If anyone has any thoughts on let me know. Francis ]]> Suspension Francis Blake http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/ford-ranger-front-end-2055/ http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/axlle-problem-2050/ Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:30:30 GMT I'm new to T's and have been restoring a Track T purchased back in March. This week I noticed some looseness in the right front wheel so jacked it up today to take a look. When I grip the tire at the 12:00 aond 6:00 positions and press back-and-forth the vertical pin at the end of the axle (the spindle/backing plate turns on it) has noticeable play. I'm guessing there is a pin inside that needs ]]> Suspension Track T-4 http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/axlle-problem-2050/ http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/cutting-column-2035/ Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:37:58 GMT I wanted to know if there are any precautions before i attemped to cut a steering column that is should watch out for. It is a solid shaft type. thanks I wanted to know if there are any precautions before i attemped to cut a steering column that is should watch out for. It is a solid shaft type. thanks ]]> Suspension Youngn http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/cutting-column-2035/ http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/steering-wheel-horn-button-2032/ Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:04:24 GMT Need to add a horn to my bucket and want to add the button to my steering wheel. I have the old classic style chrome wheel with the button cover in the middle, but not sure what kit will fit. Any... Need to add a horn to my bucket and want to add the button to my steering wheel. I have the old classic style chrome wheel with the button cover in the middle, but not sure what kit will fit. Any ideas? ]]> Suspension engine24355 http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f7/steering-wheel-horn-button-2032/