Re: 55 Torsion ride pin
Posted by HH56 On 2013/10/30 20:03:46
Kind of curious what or exactly where the washer is. The link should seat in a cup on the bottom as this illustration shows.
This is a 55 illustration. The geometry and cup arrangement was changed in 56 because of a clicking or snapping noise on 55s when the wheels were near max travel. I would think the diameter and shape of the link seating in the cups would be somewhat important and should be kept as close to original design as possible.
EDIT: Reading bulletin 55T-37 pertaining to the snap noise, I believe the washer you refer to may actually be a water and debris seal. It should be on top of the cup to keep dirt from falling and collecting in the cup. Here is another illustration showing the 55 link construction and seal. Don't believe the washer or seal is used in 56 because orientation of the load link was changed.
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This is a 55 illustration. The geometry and cup arrangement was changed in 56 because of a clicking or snapping noise on 55s when the wheels were near max travel. I would think the diameter and shape of the link seating in the cups would be somewhat important and should be kept as close to original design as possible.
EDIT: Reading bulletin 55T-37 pertaining to the snap noise, I believe the washer you refer to may actually be a water and debris seal. It should be on top of the cup to keep dirt from falling and collecting in the cup. Here is another illustration showing the 55 link construction and seal. Don't believe the washer or seal is used in 56 because orientation of the load link was changed.
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