New LI Axle lessons learned.

David G

Well-known Member
Well, I have all the parts on it and am final painting it tomorrow night.

I made a couple of mistakes that I will have to live with, but will share here so lesson learned.

The correct spindle angle should be 8 degrees out from the top to the bottom, I measured wrong set it at 10 degrees. This made the bottom of the left tie rod arm where it mounts to the steering arm hit the top of the tie rod. I had to grind the bottom off. The correct distance for the top of the spindle housing is 3/8", not 1/2" as I did. The causes the top of the tie rod to rub on the bottom of the center pivot shaft. I ended up milling the bottom of the shaft out for the tie rod to clear, glad I had a mill. The angle also causes the front wheels to be vertical instead of the 2 degrees I would have wanted.
 
we all have to learn from our mistakes. if we dont then we r not paying close enough attention.
and it didnt cost enough
i have followed your front axle project and thought you should have just found another axle.
i have one out behind on a parts LI
of course to far away for distance.
it was a learning project and you can be proud to say you did it yourself.
if at sometime you change your mind and want to change it look for another axle
pat yourself on the back for a good job
 
I know, the challenge overcame me.

I only have about 50 bucks in parts, but probably over 200 hours in it.
 
All it takes is dropping the front wheel in a stump hole a few times and the wheel will go back. Lol It's been an interesting project.
 

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