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#1
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, & Tires / Re: Borgeson box with Bergman ...
Last post by Dino - Today at 07:27:31 PMI did the same as you and marked the center of the box.
I pulled the column turned it a few notches. Much better. I'll take it to work tomorrow and get a better feel for the box.
I pulled the column turned it a few notches. Much better. I'll take it to work tomorrow and get a better feel for the box.
#2
Charger Discussion / Re: Time (as in need more)!
Last post by lloyd3 - Today at 04:53:31 PM"corrupt & deviant" seems a little strong for some of these folks, as many are just ideologically possessed and economically ignorant. Another description would be "useful idiots".
#3
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, & Tires / Re: 295/65/15
Last post by JMF - Today at 12:54:42 PMSo i finally managed to try some wheels i have on the Charger so please can I get people's opinions on whether you think the 295/65's will fit or not ?
So in the pics these are 15 x 8 Centerlines with 5" backspace and 275/60/15's
Ideally I will be using these wheels
Width wise I have quite a lot of clearance and good clearance on the top section of the tire where it goes towards the inner arch and the Charger "bulge"
But the only bit that worries me is the gap between the front of the rear tire and the rear quarter, see first pic
I was struggling to get an accurate measurement but I think it's about 1.5" , possibly a little bit more
So I think when the 295/65 is fitted its going to be about 1/2" gap because they have an extra 1" sidewall compared to these 275's
I will try again at the weekend with some vernier callipers I have to get a more accurate measurement of that gap
I know the 275's are a popular choice for many but they still look too small to me in the Charger arch , and I don't like 295/50's either because they are too short and not much sidewall so 295/65 is the kind of look I like
295/60 would probably be a perfect size but it doesn't look like anyone makes those
I did consider 255/70 as it has the larger sidewall what I like but they are narrower obviously than the 275's
Thanks for any advice
Some pics below and a quick video in the link......
https://imgur.com/a/jghSA7l
So in the pics these are 15 x 8 Centerlines with 5" backspace and 275/60/15's
Ideally I will be using these wheels
Width wise I have quite a lot of clearance and good clearance on the top section of the tire where it goes towards the inner arch and the Charger "bulge"
But the only bit that worries me is the gap between the front of the rear tire and the rear quarter, see first pic
I was struggling to get an accurate measurement but I think it's about 1.5" , possibly a little bit more
So I think when the 295/65 is fitted its going to be about 1/2" gap because they have an extra 1" sidewall compared to these 275's
I will try again at the weekend with some vernier callipers I have to get a more accurate measurement of that gap
I know the 275's are a popular choice for many but they still look too small to me in the Charger arch , and I don't like 295/50's either because they are too short and not much sidewall so 295/65 is the kind of look I like
295/60 would probably be a perfect size but it doesn't look like anyone makes those
I did consider 255/70 as it has the larger sidewall what I like but they are narrower obviously than the 275's
Thanks for any advice
Some pics below and a quick video in the link......
https://imgur.com/a/jghSA7l
#4
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, & Tires / Re: Wheel Sizes - Battling Eve...
Last post by JMF - Today at 12:54:18 PMSo i finally managed to try some wheels i have on the Charger so please can I get people's opinions on whether you think the 295/65's will fit or not ?
So in the pics these are 15 x 8 Centerlines with 5" backspace and 275/60/15's
Ideally I will be using these wheels
Width wise I have quite a lot of clearance and good clearance on the top section of the tire where it goes towards the inner arch and the Charger "bulge"
But the only bit that worries me is the gap between the front of the rear tire and the rear quarter, see first pic
I was struggling to get an accurate measurement but I think it's about 1.5" , possibly a little bit more
So I think when the 295/65 is fitted its going to be about 1/2" gap because they have an extra 1" sidewall compared to these 275's
I will try again at the weekend with some vernier callipers I have to get a more accurate measurement of that gap
I know the 275's are a popular choice for many but they still look too small to me in the Charger arch , and I don't like 295/50's either because they are too short and not much sidewall so 295/65 is the kind of look I like
295/60 would probably be a perfect size but it doesn't look like anyone makes those
I did consider 255/70 as it has the larger sidewall what I like but they are narrower obviously than the 275's
Thanks for any advice
Some pics below and a quick video in the link......
https://imgur.com/a/jghSA7l
So in the pics these are 15 x 8 Centerlines with 5" backspace and 275/60/15's
Ideally I will be using these wheels
Width wise I have quite a lot of clearance and good clearance on the top section of the tire where it goes towards the inner arch and the Charger "bulge"
But the only bit that worries me is the gap between the front of the rear tire and the rear quarter, see first pic
I was struggling to get an accurate measurement but I think it's about 1.5" , possibly a little bit more
So I think when the 295/65 is fitted its going to be about 1/2" gap because they have an extra 1" sidewall compared to these 275's
I will try again at the weekend with some vernier callipers I have to get a more accurate measurement of that gap
I know the 275's are a popular choice for many but they still look too small to me in the Charger arch , and I don't like 295/50's either because they are too short and not much sidewall so 295/65 is the kind of look I like
295/60 would probably be a perfect size but it doesn't look like anyone makes those
I did consider 255/70 as it has the larger sidewall what I like but they are narrower obviously than the 275's
Thanks for any advice
Some pics below and a quick video in the link......
https://imgur.com/a/jghSA7l
#5
Parts & Accessories For Sale / Original 1968 -1969 - 1970 Cha...
Last post by Moparply - Today at 12:05:48 PMOriginal 1968-1969-1970 Charger rear glass, clear, Pentastar/Codes very clear, nice original condition, $250
Can deliver to Chryslers @ Carlisle with prior arrangements.
I can send pictures to your email address. My pictures won't load on this site.
The reproduction glass does not fit correctly.
Can deliver to Chryslers @ Carlisle with prior arrangements.
I can send pictures to your email address. My pictures won't load on this site.
The reproduction glass does not fit correctly.
#6
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, & Tires / Re: Borgeson box with Bergman ...
Last post by Kern Dog - Yesterday at 08:23:44 PMThe Borgeson shaft that the steering column attaches to has no master spline, nor any visible 12:00 mark. It is easy to get the coupler installed off the mark since technically, there is no mark.
Rick Ehrenberg from Mopar Action has often stated that you must use a torque wrench to find the center by measuring the point where the highest torque reading shows when turning the shaft.
No.
I turned the shaft full left, then full right to determine the amount of turns the gear set takes full left and full right. From there, I turned back HALF the amount and marked the 12:00 position with a paint pen.
I am lucky enough to also have a steering wheel setup where I can clock the wheel on the hub...in case I am off the mark a bit.
Yes, I have since replaced the brake pedal pad!
Rick Ehrenberg from Mopar Action has often stated that you must use a torque wrench to find the center by measuring the point where the highest torque reading shows when turning the shaft.
No.
I turned the shaft full left, then full right to determine the amount of turns the gear set takes full left and full right. From there, I turned back HALF the amount and marked the 12:00 position with a paint pen.
I am lucky enough to also have a steering wheel setup where I can clock the wheel on the hub...in case I am off the mark a bit.
Yes, I have since replaced the brake pedal pad!
#7
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, & Tires / Re: Borgeson box with Bergman ...
Last post by Dino - Yesterday at 07:45:32 PMOh yeah. I forgot about that part. 
Since the alignment is good, I'm going to pull the steering column back a bit and turn it a notch or two. That should do it. This would be way easier if the steering wheel wasn't keyed.
Since the alignment is good, I'm going to pull the steering column back a bit and turn it a notch or two. That should do it. This would be way easier if the steering wheel wasn't keyed.
#8
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, & Tires / Re: Borgeson box with Bergman ...
Last post by Kern Dog - Yesterday at 07:00:23 PMI don't think it is possible to have the Pitman arm off anything but 90 degrees given this design:
My Tie rod sleeves are not the same length from side to side either.
My Tie rod sleeves are not the same length from side to side either.
#9
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, & Tires / Re: Borgeson box with Bergman ...
Last post by Dino - Yesterday at 06:05:10 PMQuote from: Kern Dog on Yesterday at 03:52:06 PMI tried Hydroboost 3 years ago. I could never get adequate boost to the brakes and burned up 3 new power steering pumps in the process.
That sucks. They're great systems. Maybe something was wrong with the booster.
I've got the brakes and steering working. I didn't drive very far but first impressions on the new box are good!
I did an alignment a while back but something's off. I centered the steering wheel with the box but the wheel is not centered when driving straight. The tie rods are centered so I may have the pitman arm off by a tooth. I guess I could pull the column back a bit and realign the wheel, but I'll try the pitman arm first.
#10
Interior / Re: Original ac question
Last post by John_Kunkel - Yesterday at 04:08:52 PMEven though the Sanden is often called a "rotary" compressor, it's just a bunch of smaller pistons driven by a wobble plate instead of a crankshaft. The larger number of smaller pistons makes it easier to turn on the compression stroke.