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Old Jul 2, 2007
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Originally Posted by lifted97ranger
why would he need to leave any of the "C" wedges on if it will be custom Jeep mounts on the axle anyways

if you are going to use Jeep long arm parts, then i would take the C wedges off all together...
C wedges and Inner C's are two different things. The Inner C's refer to the C shaped parts of the axle that the Balljoints bolt to.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2007
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Originally Posted by redranger4.0
Why would you leave them on if your going to use your jeep long arms? I think what you meant to say was Inner C's. You might not need to cut and turn with the HP.

Yes I meant the inner Cs. Not wedges, those will be ground off soon.

I dont think I would need to cut them either. hmm I am hoping I will not need to.

I am going to use the current jeep long arms.
 
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Originally Posted by lifted97ranger
i know of a place down my way that will cut it down for you. if you want me too i can get his info for ya......he is located in Austin, IN.........i think he told me $200 to cut and put back together...

I am interested post it up. I am sure there are several places that can do it or even I could probably do it.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2007
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I'm going to be cutting down my D44 from fullsize Chevy width to wagonneer width... it shouldn't be that hard at all. The only issue for you is that you'd have to get custom axle shafts made.
 
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I am interested post it up. I am sure there are several places that can do it or even I could probably do it.
i will get it for you when i get home.....i think i still have it in my desk drawer...
 
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Originally Posted by Gearhead61
I'm going to be cutting down my D44 from fullsize Chevy width to wagonneer width... it shouldn't be that hard at all. The only issue for you is that you'd have to get custom axle shafts made.

IMO even with a good angle finder it can be off a couple degrees. how would you know if it is right?
 
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Which measurements are we talking about?
 
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Caster and Camber on the Inner C when you are ready to weld them back on
 
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Oh, yeah. I know a magnetic angle finder may not be the most accurate tool, but it's worked for lots of people before me.
 
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