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 Post subject: FRAME ?
PostPosted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 11:46 pm 
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Does anyone know how to tell what if a frame is set up for a KP or BJ front end?It is a brand new frame that is not put together. Thanks


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 Post subject: Re: FRAME ?
PostPosted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 11:51 pm 
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mock up the side rails on the floor as they should be welded together then measure between the mounts. BJ is wider than a kingpin.

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 Post subject: Re: FRAME ?
PostPosted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 11:58 pm 
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the front clamps are higher on a bj the kingpin is closer and more narrower


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 Post subject: Re: FRAME ?
PostPosted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:56 am 
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When you mock it up, the ball joint frame will measure, from upper clamp center to lower clamp center of about
5 7/8"
Link/pin would be about 5 1/4"

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 Post subject: Re: FRAME ?
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Thanks for the quick responses


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