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rev35
02-02-2005, 12:36 AM
Here is the article from classic trucks that someone scanned on to the 67-72 boards. Thought you guys might like to read.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php3?t=136936
Mike
02-02-2005, 01:30 AM
besides them being wrong about where exactly its mounted i.e. its not welded to the pumpkin at all, that was a good read.
Izzy
02-02-2005, 07:52 AM
Actually it is welded to the rearend cover which I would do like there saying and brace first. :D

http://www.geocities.com/sshevnock/TP/TP_Watts_03.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/sshevnock/TP/TP_Watts_04.jpg
CKTA
02-02-2005, 07:54 AM
Is'nt that alot of stress for a stamped sheet metal part. :think:
Izzy
02-02-2005, 08:07 AM
You would think so that's why I'd so something like the SD mount that bolts onto all the rearend cover bolts.
CKTA
02-02-2005, 08:08 AM
You would think so that's why I'd so something like the SD mount that bolts onto all the rearend cover bolts.

:word: That's what I'd do. too......sheet metal and suspension don't mix in my book. :scared:
Izzy
02-02-2005, 08:14 AM
:word: Unless it's to make your bag mounts than I say "game on." :D
CKTA
02-02-2005, 08:16 AM
:word: Unless it's to make your bag mounts than I say "game on." :D

You mean plate right? :judge:
Izzy
02-02-2005, 08:20 AM
:LOL: I was kidding. :D
CKTA
02-02-2005, 08:21 AM
:LOL: I was kidding. :D

Doh! :banghead:




No really, I knew that. :looking:
cajundragger
02-02-2005, 08:51 AM
maybe if you got one of those fancy racecar covers that are build to add tons of strenght....maybe that would be strong enough...
Mike
02-02-2005, 09:03 AM
Actually it is welded to the rearend cover which I would do like there saying and brace first. :D


:doh: I thought it just curved around the diff cover
Izzy
02-02-2005, 09:04 AM
From install pictures it looks that way and I thought the same thing until I saw that post a few weeks ago. :D
Mike
02-02-2005, 02:29 PM
From install pictures it looks that way and I thought the same thing until I saw that post a few weeks ago. :D

When I make mine I was just gonna boomerang it around the pumpkin
tony@air ride
02-03-2005, 07:34 AM
Watts links do work very well in fact cars like the new PT Cruisers come stock with them. The only draw backs about a Watts link is that they are more complicated than a panhard bar and they are quite a bit more expensive to make..... but they do work well. Keep in mind though, that a well plotted out panhard bar will only shift the axle 1/4-1/2" throughout the full range of travel.......... Oh and me personally .... I wouldnt be building a Watt's link off of the factory stamped cover..........
CKTA
02-03-2005, 07:35 AM
Tony, what's your imput on this diff cover mount? :thud:
denny
02-03-2005, 12:15 PM
so the totally polished one has to be welded to the pumpkin? it didnt look that way on their website?
Izzy
02-03-2005, 12:19 PM
Yes it has to be welded. It doesn't look that way because the center pivot point is so close to the rear end cover.
denny
02-03-2005, 12:41 PM
i really dont like that kit very much now. what about if the center pivot was mounted to a cross member? i think i remember someone talking about one that was set up like that.
Izzy
02-03-2005, 12:43 PM
i really dont like that kit very much now. what about if the center pivot was mounted to a cross member? i think i remember someone talking about one that was set up like that.
You could certainly make a crossmember or a brace that uses all the rearend bolts like this:

http://www.suicidedoors.com/products/s10_differential_bracket.jpg
denny
02-03-2005, 01:03 PM
nice who makes that bracket
Izzy
02-03-2005, 01:07 PM
Suicide Doors, it's for an s10.