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WTB rear axle truss for 26
Posted: Fri May 10, 2024 10:51 pm
by Reno Speedster
I am looking for a truss like the one below for the rear end of my 26 speedster. Let me know what you might have.
Re: WTB rear axle truss for 26
Posted: Sat May 11, 2024 1:49 am
by TRDxB2
Reno Speedster wrote: ↑Fri May 10, 2024 10:51 pm
I am looking for a truss like the one below for the rear end of my 26 speedster. Let me know what you might have.
Repro kit made by Model T Ranch
Re: WTB rear axle truss for 26
Posted: Sat May 11, 2024 9:33 am
by Todd Touchberry
What purpose do they serve?
Re: WTB rear axle truss for 26
Posted: Sat May 11, 2024 9:59 am
by RajoRacer
Early riveted housings were prone to flexing (and leaking) - the truss supposedly alleviated the stresses. That photo is of our '14 Touring !
Re: WTB rear axle truss for 26
Posted: Sat May 11, 2024 10:36 am
by Reno Speedster
Thanks for the link. My speedster uses lowering plates that cantilever off the rear axle. It will place some new forces on the axle not seen on a standard axle. Providing some extra support is not a bad idea. Plus, I like the look. About the only thing on this car that has not been changed/modified are the block, hogs head, and radiator.
Re: WTB rear axle truss for 26
Posted: Sat May 11, 2024 5:34 pm
by Sarikatime
It is tricky to put a floor jack under the rear end with the truss in place. It is also difficult to know when you are supporting the axel or possibly over tightening and causing more problems than good. I adjusted mine several times but I was never happy with the functionality of the truss and nobody could tell me how tight or loose it should be. Now it is a decoration only, which I really like the look of, that is why I bought it.