Swapped torque tube for open driveshaft need a solution for radius arms

[Pete]

For an easy way to do it without any machine work other than drilling holes, read this.
Also, remember this, ANY WELDING that has to be done on axle housings will bend them and they will have to be straightened.
Go to the Hamb and type this into the search.

"T5 or Richmond to torque tube".

Don't ask me for any part numbers. I gave all of that info to half a dozen guys on the HAMB so I would not have to bother with it any more.

[brian herres]

I think at this point im going to eliminate the old radius arms and install ladder bars.

[TJ]

Originally Posted by brian herres

I think at this point im going to eliminate the old radius arms and install ladder bars.

The easiest way is to install a parallel leaf spring kit. Those kits aren't that expensive and easy to install.

[brian herres]

I want to leave the rear suspension original because I love the setup. Unfortunately have to eliminate the radius arms and use ladder bars. I have checked the conversion kits and I don't think they will work with my setup. I Didn't expect this to be this tricky. Merc is back in storage till next spring so plenty of time to consider options.

[brian herres]

Thanks for everybodys help!!!

[JSeery]

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Originally Posted by brian herres

I want to leave the rear suspension original because I love the setup. Unfortunately have to eliminate the radius arms and use ladder bars. I have checked the conversion kits and I don't think they will work with my setup. I Didn't expect this to be this tricky. Merc is back in storage till next spring so plenty of time to consider options.

Ladder bars can be a problem as well if they are not mounded in a manner that allows the rear axle to pivot about it's center point. Not sure why you believe that ladder bars would be preferable to modifying the original radius rods. The same geometry exist either way as well as the welding issues, etc. Using the radius rods with a torque arm arrangement can eliminate any welding at the axle, is fairly simple to achieve and retains an original look.

[V8COOPMAN]

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