Model T Rear Radius Rods

I actually meant to ask this at the same time as my lowering question but since i didn t i ll start a new thread.

Model t rear radius rods. When i tried to install them i got pass side bolt to go into rod and torque tube slot but when i i tried to mount the drivers side radius rod the bolt wont go through the hole on drivers radius rod end. Rod pin od 316 pull rod pin hole diameter 316 rod length 54 1 4 center of clevis to end of rod. You could wind up with problems getting things squared properly. The brake rod has 2 bends.

Please select a sort order item popularity newest items first item number 0 9 a z item number descending z a 9 0 lowest price first highest price first description 0 9 a z description descending z a 9 0 per page. When i tried to install them i got pass side bolt to go into rod and torque tube slot but when i i tried to mount the drivers side radius rod the bolt wont go through the hole on drivers radius rod end. One 1 7 16 from clevis end the other 2 3 4 from the threaded end excluding bends for clearance of radius rod. I have my rear axel and spring assy and backing plates installed in car but didn t put in radius rods to torque tube.

At this point keith used 1 2 inch bolts to secure the 39 ford rear radius rod into. Attempting to use any other style radius rod is an invitation to trouble these radius rods are only made from wrapped sheetmetal to triangulate the torque tube. 1 4 inch of play through the use of a 37 41 ford spring perch to mount the model t rear spring into. Make a pair of radius rods.

Model t ford forum. Drum lug width 1 2 back to top. 10 items 20 items 30 items 40 items 50 items 100 items. Radius rods by hal davis on wednesday december 16 2009 09 31 pm.

Rear radius rod model t rear axle rear radius rod page 1 of 1 sort. The two nut 26 radius rods can be used on earlier rear ends but they are a bit short. Model a rear radius rods discussion in the hokey ass message board started by 46international may 25 2012.