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Heim Steering Mod problem

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Desert Runner, Mar 24, 2007.

  1. Mar 24, 2007
    Desert Runner

    Desert Runner Member 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Hickory, Pa
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    I am installing Heim joints on my steering like the Modification listed in the tech library. But I ran into a little problem. When I drilled out the knuckle to accept the 5/8's bolt, I was very careful to make sure I drilled straight with the orginal line. However once installed I noticed the top heim joint prevents the drum from going on fully. By about 1/4 ". If I had noticed this sooner I could have drilled the hole more perpendicular, If I do that now there will be a chance the toe in can move under stress. The easiest thing I can think of is to have the drums edge turned back....... would a machine shop be able to do that?
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  2. Mar 24, 2007
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    You might look for some non-finned 11" drums - they don't extend as far as the finned versions do.
     
  3. Mar 25, 2007
    Posimoto

    Posimoto Hopeless JEEP Addict

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    I've done the Heim joint conversion on 2 D27's and didn't have that problem. They both had 10" brakes. Is that what you have?
     
  4. Mar 27, 2007
    Desert Runner

    Desert Runner Member 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    I have 11" brakes on the front.
    Jay
     
  5. Mar 27, 2007
    mruta

    mruta I drank with Billy!

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    Yup.
     
  6. Mar 27, 2007
    Daryl

    Daryl Sponsor

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    x2 on the unfinned drums or go for discs while your at it. Maybe even a good excuse to go for a 30?
     
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