1973 Midget build by ianjoub

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More progress:

I welded on the upper link brackets to the axle housing, oddly enough though, I didn't get any pics...

I then welded some more metal, for strength, around the driveshaft tunnel where the upper link brackets will attach:



I did finish welding all the way around after the pics were taken



I then welded on the upper brackets

Ok, here are the upper brackets on the axle end





This will be full extension of the suspension!

Here is full compression





This is the driveshaft clearance at full compression

Pinion angle at full compression





And pinion angle at more than full extension. This is acceptable for the u-joints

Full extension... I will have 4.5" of suspension travel. I will spring it for 1.5" of static sag, so 3" of compression, 1.5" of extension



I will have clearance here... a quarter inch to spare (almost )

A little more bracing will be done on the brackets, then it will be time for the coil over mounts!