Bellcrank question

[jakeh937]

Got to installing a new clutch linkage and noticed that my bellcrank has a slight downward angle (higher on the body lowers towards Transmission ) is this bad? Should it be completely straight?


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[mtnwhlr]

Got to installing a new clutch linkage and noticed that my bellcrank has a slight downward angle (higher on the body lowers towards Transmission ) is this bad? Should it be completely straight?

Yes it should be straight you can thank the body lift for this. If not fixed it will give you problems.

 

[jakeh937]

Yes it should be straight you can thank the body lift for this. If not fixed it will give you problems.

Thank you. I'll weld a piece onto the top to drop it the required amount.


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[gr8dain]

Definitely due to the body lift. I have a 1” body lift and I have a slight angle on mine. It has been that way for about 4 years now. I am keeping an eye on it.

 

[jakeh937]

Definitely due to the body lift. I have a 1” body lift and I have a slight angle on mine. It has been that way for about 4 years now. I am keeping an eye on it.

What body lift did you go with?


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[gr8dain]

What body lift did you go with?


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Well, when I was doing my frame swap, I had to replace the body mount wings. I welded the new ones an inch higher so that I would get an inch of body lift without adding pucks. So mine is home made in a way.

 

[jakeh937]

Well, when I was doing my frame swap, I had to replace the body mount wings. I welded the new ones an inch higher so that I would get an inch of body lift without adding pucks. So mine is home made in a way.

Oh okay. That's a smart way. I had trouble torquing my bolts it wanted to bend the washers, so I literally went hand tight and will come back and torque to probably 20 lbft. Have you had any problems with your bellcrank being at an angle?


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[gr8dain]

Oh okay. That's a smart way. I had trouble torquing my bolts it wanted to bend the washers, so I literally went hand tight and will come back and torque to probably 20 lbft. Have you had any problems with your bellcrank being at an angle?


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No problems yet

 

[jakeh937]

No problems yet

I'm going to assume it's not a huge priority for me then haha perfect


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[Lumpy Grits]

What do you call 'slight'?
You want the b'crank horizontal, as it affects the internal bushing wear.
Don't forget about body flex when Jeep'n.........
LG

 

[jakeh937]

What do you call 'slight'?

You want the b'crank horizontal, as it affects the internal bushing wear.

Don't forget about body flex when Jeep'n.........

LG

I'll get a degree on it in a bit. Working on the jeep again today


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