Caltrac install tips
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I need to call Calvert tomorrow and see about getting mine shortened. I can't adjust them in far enough to sled pull 
You guys need to wedge open the spring eye with a screwdriver or chisel so the bushings can be pounded out easier. Also, lightly lube the sides of the aluminum spacer with antisieze before install.
You dont need a press, just patience. It doesnt take long to install them with a sledge and a socket. Maybe an hour or so tops, for both sides.
Chris, I had the same problem with my bars once I took the overload out. It "shortens" the springpack, so the bars are now 1", maybe 1-1/4" too long and they have very little adjustment, if any. Probably have to call Calvert and ask them if they can make shorter bars, and if they would be willing to trade the parts out.
You dont need a press, just patience. It doesnt take long to install them with a sledge and a socket. Maybe an hour or so tops, for both sides.
Chris, I had the same problem with my bars once I took the overload out. It "shortens" the springpack, so the bars are now 1", maybe 1-1/4" too long and they have very little adjustment, if any. Probably have to call Calvert and ask them if they can make shorter bars, and if they would be willing to trade the parts out.
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About 30"
Tom, I called and talked to Matt @ Calvert. He said to disconnect the bars and measure at ride height and then fully compressed for my deal. There was only an inch difference in length. I still need to call him back but he said at the most it would be an inch too long.
Tom, I called and talked to Matt @ Calvert. He said to disconnect the bars and measure at ride height and then fully compressed for my deal. There was only an inch difference in length. I still need to call him back but he said at the most it would be an inch too long.
Im thinking the 1/2ton bars themselves will probably be what we should've used. If Matt's open to swapping the bars for a small price, let me know.
Yes. Its not like Calvert knew we were pulling leaves out. If I put my overloads back on, they'd be perfect.
Standard 2500HD rear springpack, minus the overload. I think Chris is doing the same thing.
I put about 3/4 turn on the bars after the pivot touched the spring. IIRC, I had the bars set in the middle hole on the pivot, too.
I put about 3/4 turn on the bars after the pivot touched the spring. IIRC, I had the bars set in the middle hole on the pivot, too.
I just twisted/tightened the bar with my hands. Didnt need a wrench.
I did notice that the jam nuts seem to be interfered with at both ends and you cant rotate them.
I did notice that the jam nuts seem to be interfered with at both ends and you cant rotate them.
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I was wondering if you could run w/o the jam nuts but the heims are a bit loose in the rod when unloaded. Not sure how the nuts contribute to the rigidity of the setup
Id imagine the bars would want to back themselves out under stress and you'd lose adjustment. The jam nuts would stop that from happening.
Chris, if you and I had bars 1" shorter, it would solve all our odd issues.
Chris, if you and I had bars 1" shorter, it would solve all our odd issues.
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