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Old 03-14-2016, 12:41 PM   #1
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That's just what I did on my install. In fact I would almost think I was looking at the one I did.
Has your customer had a chance to put any miles on?

Curious about his feedback on the front suspension.
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Has your customer had a chance to put any miles on?

Curious about his feedback on the front suspension.
Yes, with the new rack (3 turn) it drives great. I like it and he likes it which is the important parts. Thanks to the input of all the guys here that helped get it figured out I think this is the go to cross member for me in the future for AD trucks.

The truck with the Danforth front end and the 67-72 trailing arm rear makes it ride nice and handle like a newer truck similar to a 2000 up Silverado but smoother on the Interstate. I think with bags it should ride like a Cadillac

Turning radius is also very good
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Yes, with the new rack (3 turn) it drives great. I like it and he likes it which is the important parts. Thanks to the input of all the guys here that helped get it figured out I think this is the go to cross member for me in the future for AD trucks.

The truck with the Danforth front end and the 67-72 trailing arm rear makes it ride nice and handle like a newer truck similar to a 2000 up Silverado but smoother on the Interstate. I think with bags it should ride like a Cadillac

Turning radius is also very good
one last question. No bumpsteer issues?
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none at all and I was afraid it may have but like I said it drives great.
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none at all and I was afraid it may have but like I said it drives great.
Thanks for putting my mind at ease.
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Thanks for putting my mind at ease.
You'll be happy with it I'm sure.
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Old 03-14-2016, 02:58 PM   #7
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I am right behind you on starting my Danforth install, so I am watching very carefully each step.

I may have to talk my son into bring his plasma cutter over when I need to notch the cross member for the R&P.

I am not going with bags so mine will be closer to what dwcsr build.
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Old 03-14-2016, 03:53 PM   #8
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I am right behind you on starting my Danforth install, so I am watching very carefully each step.

I may have to talk my son into bring his plasma cutter over when I need to notch the cross member for the R&P.

I am not going with bags so mine will be closer to what dwcsr build.
A plasma will definitely shorten up your build time......I should have NEVER started this project without one.
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Old 03-15-2016, 12:23 PM   #9
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Dave, when you tap the tie rod ends to 9/16 did you have to drill them as well? Or just run the tap through?

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Dave, when you tap the tie rod ends to 9/16 did you have to drill them as well? Or just run the tap through?

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just ran the tap through
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just ran the tap through
Great. Picked up a tap last night.
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Old 03-19-2016, 10:22 AM   #12
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Re: Danforth Cross Member Install

I am trying to buy some u-joints, but do not have access to my rack right now. Is the rack a 3/4"-36 spline?
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Yes 3/4-36
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Frame is painted and the rack is in.





I screwed the tie rod ends on until they bottomed out and checked the toe in. Looks like I am about 1-1/2 too wide in the front.

I need to verify again tomorrow, but looks like I will need to trim the rack a bit.
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As I recall I did as well but there is more than enough threads to do it
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hey coach, what does the front end of your truck look like at ride height? the last pic, I assume, is with the bags deflated? do you have a pic of the same view with air in the bags and sitting at ride height?
just concerned with the angle of the tie rods. as the truck goes up and the tie rods level out they will get longer, due to the arc of the circle they travel in, so the toe in will get wider. will that be a factor to consider? it could be a hairy ride at highway speeds if you hit a whoopee bump on a corner.
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hey coach, what does the front end of your truck look like at ride height? the last pic, I assume, is with the bags deflated? do you have a pic of the same view with air in the bags and sitting at ride height?
just concerned with the angle of the tie rods. as the truck goes up and the tie rods level out they will get longer, due to the arc of the circle they travel in, so the toe in will get wider. will that be a factor to consider? it could be a hairy ride at highway speeds if you hit a whoopee bump on a corner.
I do not have a picture of the rack installed at ride height yet.

I measure my toe at ride height. Driving the truck below ride height will be very limited, and at slow speeds only. Got my fingers crossed that this will not be an issue.
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All set up and ride height.



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I do see what your saying but I didn't have an issue either, I'm not sure if you can tell from the picture or not but its centered fairly good. The stock trucks are slightly forward so when your turning and going over a bump like into a driveway the tire doesn't rub the fender

Measuring your pictures the SID axle is slightly backward of center and your Danforth is on center of the opening measured horizontally from the lower fender bump out to the front
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Has an alignment already been done. Guessing that could move the wheel back just a hear with more caster?
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Has an alignment already been done. Guessing that could move the wheel back just a hear with more caster?
No, an alignment has not been done. Hopefully this weekend.
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To me it looks more centered now than before. Nice install! I'm sure it will look great after alignment.
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What was the mesurements on your axle centerline how far back from the front shackle hole is the centerline
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Re: Danforth Cross Member Install

Most every MII kit I have seen sets the axle center line at 18-1/8 inches behind the center of the front shackle pin/bolt.

The only familiarity I have with this crossmember is from reading their and a few other's install threads.

I should note that we lost DWCSR in late 2017 early 2018 when he passed away.
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