The AMC Forum : Suspension, Steering, Brakes & Wheels http://theamcforum.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; The AMC Forum : Suspension, Steering, Brakes & Wheels : Last 10 Posts Wed, 22 May 2013 01:35:58 +0000 Tue, 21 May 2013 23:46:39 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.03 30 theamcforum.com/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp?FID=5 The AMC Forum http://theamcforum.com/forum/http://www.theamcforum.com/forum/skin_images_amc/forumheader.png http://theamcforum.com/forum/ Suspension, Steering, Brakes & Wheels : Gremlin wheel and tire sizes? http://theamcforum.com/forum/gremlin-wheel-and-tire-sizes_topic50387_post454694.html#454694 Author: hoosieramc
Subject: Gremlin wheel and tire sizes?
Posted: May/21/2013 at 11:46pm

What size wheel and tire combos are you running on your cars folks? I'm thinking about a new set of 15x6 for the front and 15x7 on the rear. The old Gremlin needs a little bling. Show us what you got if you can. ]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 23:46:39 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/gremlin-wheel-and-tire-sizes_topic50387_post454694.html#454694 Suspension, Steering, Brakes & Wheels : Will 235x60x15's on stock rally's fit front 69 AMX http://theamcforum.com/forum/will-235x60x15s-on-stock-rallys-fit-front-69-amx_topic49730_post454642.html#454642 Author: av1956
Subject: Will 235x60x15's on stock rally's fit front 69 AMX
Posted: May/21/2013 at 8:20pm

Do you have 235/60/14's on 7 inch wheels all around?  
Taco
]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 20:20:45 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/will-235x60x15s-on-stock-rallys-fit-front-69-amx_topic49730_post454642.html#454642 Suspension, Steering, Brakes & Wheels : 71 ambo brake question http://theamcforum.com/forum/71-ambo-brake-question_topic50362_post454635.html#454635 Author: Frantz
Subject: 71 ambo brake question
Posted: May/21/2013 at 7:27pm

Thank you]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 19:27:49 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/71-ambo-brake-question_topic50362_post454635.html#454635 Suspension, Steering, Brakes & Wheels : 71 ambo brake question http://theamcforum.com/forum/71-ambo-brake-question_topic50362_post454605.html#454605 Author: scott
Subject: 71 ambo brake question
Posted: May/21/2013 at 5:51pm

You should be fine. I quickly compared my 71 & 74 manuals, the brake sections are very similar.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 17:51:22 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/71-ambo-brake-question_topic50362_post454605.html#454605 Suspension, Steering, Brakes & Wheels : 71 ambo brake question http://theamcforum.com/forum/71-ambo-brake-question_topic50362_post454505.html#454505 Author: Frantz
Subject: 71 ambo brake question
Posted: May/21/2013 at 7:46am

I'm going to be working on a 71 ambassador wagon with front disk brakes. I have a 1974 and 1968 service manual. I know there were some body changes in 74 and that the 68 was a different car, but will these two manuals cover me for any brake repairs or will I have to seek out a 71 TSM?]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 07:46:23 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/71-ambo-brake-question_topic50362_post454505.html#454505 Suspension, Steering, Brakes & Wheels : compressing new springs for installation http://theamcforum.com/forum/compressing-new-springs-for-installation_topic50201_post454359.html#454359 Author: billd
Subject: compressing new springs for installation
Posted: May/20/2013 at 2:05pm

Originally posted by tumbleweed tumbleweed wrote:

will 1 inch spacers really raise the front 3 inches?  i just do not see how


Not 3", but a bit over 2" on most. That's because of the advantage of basic levers. Remember in grade school when we learned levers?
You gain the power, but lose the motion?
Same for the spring spacers. The spring sits ROUGHLY half-way out on the lever that is the control arm. Push the middle of the lever down and the outer end drops twice as much. Grossly over simplified as the exact amount would be determined by the ratio of the spring point compared to the outer end of the arm.

Hold one end of your pencil steady on your desk. Now using the other hand, move the MIDDLE of the pencil 1/2". How far did the outer end, the one you were not holding steady, move?

Signed,
Bill Nye, the Science Guy.

Wink
]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 14:05:51 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/compressing-new-springs-for-installation_topic50201_post454359.html#454359 Suspension, Steering, Brakes & Wheels : compressing new springs for installation http://theamcforum.com/forum/compressing-new-springs-for-installation_topic50201_post454358.html#454358 Author: billd
Subject: compressing new springs for installation
Posted: May/20/2013 at 2:02pm

There's a huge thread here on this very same topic. A search will show many pages, many photos, discussion of the factory methods (as shown in the TSM) and others.
Due to incredible duplication, this thread will probably be dismantled and merged into that one so we don't have to expand the database to handle the same info multiple times.
Thanks.
]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 14:02:27 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/compressing-new-springs-for-installation_topic50201_post454358.html#454358 Suspension, Steering, Brakes & Wheels : compressing new springs for installation http://theamcforum.com/forum/compressing-new-springs-for-installation_topic50201_post453921.html#453921 Author: PlazinJavelin
Subject: compressing new springs for installation
Posted: May/18/2013 at 7:32pm

Quote  idea of the thrust bearing/races

That little gem thanks to Hassyfoto. Makes a huge difference reducing that typical grinding friction and only cost a couple of bucks including washers. Just add a bit of grease and go.



Edited by PlazinJavelin - May/18/2013 at 7:33pm]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 19:32:02 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/compressing-new-springs-for-installation_topic50201_post453921.html#453921 Suspension, Steering, Brakes & Wheels : compressing new springs for installation http://theamcforum.com/forum/compressing-new-springs-for-installation_topic50201_post453913.html#453913 Author: Lucas660
Subject: compressing new springs for installation
Posted: May/18/2013 at 7:13pm

Brilliant design Plazin, I really like the idea of the thrust bearing/races. Looks like I have another project on my hands.]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 19:13:35 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/compressing-new-springs-for-installation_topic50201_post453913.html#453913 Suspension, Steering, Brakes & Wheels : compressing new springs for installation http://theamcforum.com/forum/compressing-new-springs-for-installation_topic50201_post453890.html#453890 Author: PlazinJavelin
Subject: compressing new springs for installation
Posted: May/18/2013 at 5:28pm

Kudos have to go to jcisworthy and Chisam for conceiving the ideas and also to Hassyfoto for suggesting proper types of hardware to use in my build. I just threw in the unique hardware layout for strength. 

I only go about 2 revolutions at a time per side keep things even. Even with that snails pace though, removing the spring only took about 15-20mins]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 17:28:58 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/compressing-new-springs-for-installation_topic50201_post453890.html#453890