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09-18-2012, 10:07 AM | #1 |
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88 Marathon Lift Question
I was looking at the lift that was on my cart when I purchased it, shouldn't the lift blocks be on the front axel instead of under the body? I have attached a picture. Also where do I find one of these types of shoe ramps for my driven clutch, I have looked everywhere but none look the same as mine.
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09-22-2012, 06:08 AM | #2 |
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Re: 88 Marathon Lift Question
I have a 86 and I put the blocks and the shock risers on on the axel. Mind hase been on for over 4 years and no problems. As far as the driven clutch mine was wore out could not find parts so just orderd a new one and what a difference it made in speed.
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09-24-2012, 08:33 AM | #3 |
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Re: 88 Marathon Lift Question
Thanks
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09-24-2012, 01:30 PM | #4 |
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Re: 88 Marathon Lift Question
There should be blocks between the square spring mounts and the axle. When I lifted mine, I cut the old spindles off the old axle. Welded a lift kit and the spindles on a 12" wider axle and then when to the local auto parts and bought shocks that matched what I was looking for. I had to order them but it works great. 5 years now. This picture is while I was still reassembling. I will post one present day to give you some ideas!!!0518071149a.jpg
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09-25-2012, 06:06 AM | #5 |
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Re: 88 Marathon Lift Question
What about this John I to built mine.
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09-25-2012, 07:16 AM | #6 |
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Re: 88 Marathon Lift Question
Looks good. I now have a steering stabilizer on mine and a cover over the front to make it look better. I bought the HD Springs from Buggies for the front. I had custom coils made for the back. They hold 500# per side now. I originally had air shocks on the rear but rode like crap. We use ours on the road only and we are very happy how it rides. I need to order the new steering box, mine has too much slop and it has about 2" of play from side to side when you are sitting still. I will snap a photo of mine this weekend when I am with it and post. This is of the rear long after I rebuilt it. I forget the dimensions on the coils but you can see they are much longer and stronger.
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09-25-2012, 09:21 AM | #7 |
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Re: 88 Marathon Lift Question
Ok John and heres mine with Harley Sportster coilovers.
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09-25-2012, 09:32 AM | #8 |
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Re: 88 Marathon Lift Question
What would be the benefit of me moving my lift blocks to the front axel? If I put them on the front axel wont it throw my front end outa wack and I will have to bend the ends of my springs up?
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09-25-2012, 09:34 AM | #9 |
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09-25-2012, 09:57 AM | #10 |
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Re: 88 Marathon Lift Question
The aftermarket lift at the time was made to mount up front, between the spring and axle. I used to be a machinist, now an engineer but I still know how to use tools. I angled the bracket I welded onto the riser to match the pitch of the spring. The axle sits perpendicular to the ground or at a slight angle. I used the same angles as stock except I lifted it a lot. I did this several years ago so I don't have everything in my memory. I drive it everyweekend. Since I widened it, I had to custom make tie rods and the center steering rod. Quite simple and twice as thick. I bent the first set I bought after 1 day of driving. I have made everything myself since that I could.
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