Re: Re:Gary's two wheel drive Grand; WAS/ 727 to 518 swap...

[farna@xxxxxxx]

On July 19, 2005 Gary Walker wrote:

> I intended to add that the gas mileage improved about 15 % when I removed
> the transfer case.
>    As for the stance, I think something pretty close to the original ride
> height should be maintained for all around use as you would do with a pickup
> that had to have some trailer weight on it at times.   Also, I use an
> equalizer hitch that uses spring bars to spread the tongue weight toward the
> front wheels of the tow vehicle.  That certainly helps with a two or four
> wheel drive vehicle, but requires a decent amount of suspension movement.

Then you DEFINITELY don't want a Pacer front end! I don't think you want the late 80s Diplomat/New Yorker either, but the earlier Volare/Aspen. Late model uses a pair of torsion bars that look and mount more like a split sway bar -- anchors on one end, then goes across the front and angle back to attach to the lower arm, also acts as a strut rod IIRC. The earlier one has a torsion bar parallel with the subframe. Height can be adjusted on it. At least that's what I think I remember -- maybe someone here has a clearer memory or more recent experience than I. 


>    The thing about the overdrive and what I know now from a considerable
> amount of experience with towing with an overdrive is another story and I
> will delve into it and explain why I want the gear ratios that I want if
> anyone is interested.   What I plan to do would also be a joy in other types
> of vehicles as well as my Wagoneer tow truck.
>       Your AMC Friend,
>        Gary Walker,  Owner of some old AMC stuff, not junk as she says

"She" must be the wife... I'd like to hear more Gary! Like I said (and someone else here), sounds like one heck of a custom tow rig! Makes me think a bit more about a GW instead of an XJ for later... 



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