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herb fraser

07-15-2018, 07:58 PM

take a look at these pic , it looks to me that the cross member is much to close to the pumpkin< not sure what to do, Herb
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PROBLEM SOLVED89146
After a week of scratching my head clearance problem solved see pic, The axle is a rebuilt alxe and the original owner welded on shackle extensions of almost 5 inches , So all I need to do is cut off the extensions and use the original shackle hole ,

Stillwater35

07-15-2018, 08:37 PM

I looks like your lower control arms are correct. Where are you in the suspension travel? Full Droop?

I have the moser rear end and it has a much less pronounced diff cover.

I just went and checked mine and it looks fine.

Here's how you test - get 2 ratchet straps. Warp one around each side of the axel and the top tube of the frame where the bed will sit (there's a nice 2"x2" tube there.

Ratchet until your suspension is bottomed out - then you know.

herb fraser

07-16-2018, 01:36 AM

thanks I will give it a try

herb fraser

07-16-2018, 07:10 AM

I ordered a new steel cover as the one on there is cast and sticks out to far, thanks for the help Tom and Stillwater35, Herb
Stillwater 35 I don't know your name

Stillwater35

07-16-2018, 07:56 AM

Stillwater 35 I don't know your name

Jeff - nice to meet you.

KenWilkinson

07-16-2018, 01:41 PM

This depresses me. I just bought this weekend, and will take delivery by Friday of a G2 Aluminum cover. The cheap shiny Moser one, lacks a drain and fill plug. Bummer.

herb fraser

07-16-2018, 01:54 PM

This depresses me. I just bought this weekend, and will take delivery by Friday of a G2 Aluminum cover. The cheap shiny Moser one, lacks a drain and fill plug. Bummer.
still not sure if that is going to solve the issue , I will keep you posted , Herb

Stillwater35

07-16-2018, 03:21 PM

This depresses me. I just bought this weekend, and will take delivery by Friday of a G2 Aluminum cover. The cheap shiny Moser one, lacks a drain and fill plug. Bummer.

The moser has a fill plug. On the passenger side just rearward of the pinion.

It does not have a drain plug - gotta pop the cover.

Mark Gearhart

07-16-2018, 06:30 PM

I have the Moser stud girdle cover just like that for mine but also the stock style one just in case. On the S197 Mustangs, you have to relocate the panhard to clear that cover. I was assuming that it wasn't likely going to fit and it looks like you're having the same issue.

herb fraser

07-16-2018, 07:08 PM

Yes I am but I think the. Easy answer is to just change the cover

KenWilkinson

07-18-2018, 03:16 PM

I got my G2 cover today. It looks like it could fit in the same space. See photos. I got it from Summit for $129.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/nKjoMLNs2pRRUg9Q7
and
https://photos.app.goo.gl/HdHhS3L97TvPXQAg9

Wont know unless I try. Still waiting on parts.

FFinisher

07-18-2018, 03:57 PM

herb fraser

07-20-2018, 03:14 PM

got the new cover today but it still looks like it will hit not sure what I am doing wrong .will call tony and see what he says, Herb

wallace18

07-20-2018, 03:25 PM

Herb. I backed off on my spring perch's all the way and lowered the truck down. It will only hit if the suspension totally is collapsed. I personally are not worried. I doubt it would ever come to that.

herb fraser

07-20-2018, 03:57 PM

PROBLEM SOLVED Click 89147
After a week of scratching my head clearance problem solved see pic, The axle is a rebuilt alxe and the original owner welded on shackle extensions of almost 5 inches , So all I need to do is cut off the extensions and use the original shackle hole ,

Mark Gearhart

07-27-2018, 02:27 PM

Herb, those are traction brackets, very common on S197 cars. It points the control arm at a more downward angle to help hit the tire harder when launching at the drag strip.

herb fraser

07-27-2018, 04:28 PM

Herb, those are traction brackets, very common on S197 cars. It points the control arm at a more downward angle to help hit the tire harder when launching at the drag strip.

Thanks now I know , I was thinking they were used l in the day like ladder bars were used so same effect !
did they come standard or owner applied