Torque Arms From Model A Radius Rods (Will they work?)

Finally finish re-mocking up the rear radius rod mounts on my new F1 Ford truck transmission crossmember in my 1927 Model T Touring hot rod on a Model A frame with 8BA Ford flathead V8 and also make torque arms on my banjo diff from Model A radius rods... Now that the rearend is all mocked up again I'm back where I started and can start making progress again!

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[VinoRatRodbuilds]

I like it we'll find out if it works. 👍

[bigfastcustoms]

I like the look! Definitely different and great you were able to re-use parts you already had!

[gregoryblair]

In the 70's we used radius rods to make extended springer front ends on choppers!

[BoxcarsGarage]

Glad to see someone is making progress.... Im interested in how it will all work out. Only thing i can offer is the mod a radius rods may want to cup when you weld them amount of heat and movement management will need to be employed there. A consideration there would be to set them on the floor, long solid (no seam) sides together, then tack some flat plates to them at 4 evenly spaced locations connecting them to oneanother. Weld seams will both be facing out for weldup. Skip around but work opposing sides and manage your heat. Complete the welding, grind and cut loose only after complete. This idea mimics a simular tactic when welding in boxing plates. My .02, good luck

[kendudash]

I think it would work better if the front connections to the frame crossmember would be separate to allow for the rearend more flexibility. You could have put two tabs on the crossmember for each side to allow for the rods to move independently. Just my 2 cents.

[tomellis]

Good job keeping progressing on this thing, man! Plugging away (even when you’re sick) every week is impressive.

Does having two torque arms restrict the articulation of the rear end?

I wonder if you could cycle the suspension up and down at all now to test out the travel of everything - the rear end, radius rods, and the torque arm?