I guess you didn't look at the pictures as it clearly shows 5 studs.
Scout II SOA + R/S
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I guess you didn't look at the pictures as it clearly shows 5 studs.
wut I meant was are they the 5x5.5 pattern. Just dont want to order n have 2 different patterns.
1972ScoutII
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Do the tires rub? How much did the 1" body lift help. Common internet talk is that you cant run 35's on a Scout without cutting fenders. I like the way this turned out and it doesnt look like you had to do any cutting.
Seeing that we built the rig and that it is currently here I will answer. Yes the tires do rub under full articulation. The fenders are not cut. 35" tires are really the maximum that will comfortably fit the stock wheel wells. I know the 37" tires on my own Scout like to eat the fender flares everytime I go to the rubicon.
IH Parts America recently acquired this vehicle and it is now for sale! We just completed the installation of a reconditioned 304, rebuilt the 727 automatic transmission with all B&M internals and resealed the transfer case. The radiator was rodded out as well. Runs like a champ and is currently registered until July, 2011.
This Scout has well over $25,000 invested in it and can be purchased for $12,500 or best offer.
Call Jeff @ IH Parts America for more details - 530-268-0864
This Scout has well over $25,000 invested in it and can be purchased for $12,500 or best offer.
Call Jeff @ IH Parts America for more details - 530-268-0864
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nate46and2
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Hey I was wondering what length shackles are on this Scout front and rear? Thanks
nate r spence
nate r spence
6" front and 5" rear.
nate46and2
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Thank you Jeff. Why do you consider the 6 inch front shackles for off road use vehicles and the 5 inch for street use? Thanks
nate
nate
The longer the shackle plate the more travel the leafspring will have. Also it raises the suspension an additional 1/2". Street guys normally are not seeking lots of leafspring travel or lift.
scoutaddict
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Hey Jeff. I was reading up on this build as I am gonna go SOA probably this year. My question is how well do the 30+ yr old spring hold up to rock crawling? Did u re-condition/re-arch these springs in your build? Thx for your time. Do u sell replacement stock springs? Thanks for any and all input.
The springs were used with only new bushings being installed. These older used springs hold up pretty good if they are in decent shape to begin with but of course any spring can get worked over and sagging in short order especially if the vehicle is heavy, the terrain is wicked or the driver is abusive.
As for stock replacement leaf springs we are currently working on this and hope to offer them real soon if IHPA can afford the initial buy in.
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Sorry for the late reply. It is arm #2 on our online store.
pitman arms for custom steering applications - International Scout parts
Yes it was a GM/Chevy front Dana 44 axle and yes we did narrow it to Scout II width.
For those wanting to perform this same lift all the parts can be purchased in one easy spot - SOA spring over axle parts assortments at IH Parts America
Several assortments of parts are available.
Several assortments of parts are available.
Justutt67
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Hi Jeff just have a quick question for you. I eventually want to do a SOA on my rig and when I do I am interested in using a Chevy Dana 44 like this one. I plan to narrow it and use Scout axles with GM outers and brakes. My question is I can't really tell from the pics but it looks like there May be a caster shim on the right perch in the pic. Is this a must? I guess I was thinking that since they were SOA from the factory that the pinion angle would be good to go. Please enlighten me with your wisdom. Thanks!
The passenger shim is needed to increase pinion angle. Just because the axle is set up for SOA doesn't mean it will perfectly work in all SOA applications. With the Scout's shorter wheelbase and hence shorter front driveshaft more pinion angle is needed to avoid any ujoint binding. Once the pinion angle is set the driver side perch is welded in place to match the passenger side's new angle.