Re: '80 Scout II axle

[Tom Mandera <tsm1@domain.elided>]

On Thu, 22 Oct 1998, Ralph Perez wrote:

> Is a 1980 Scout II front axle considered an upgrade to a 1978 model because
> of the
> differing alignment specifications. (negative caster)  Anyone have
> experience?

Ralph, IMO, yep.  Unless you want to twist the knuckles for a CV front 
'shaft and more caster anyhow...

IMO, 1980 front end would be an upgrade for someone with a stock Scout, 
or not wanting to do a full cut n' twist.

Has anyone tried the offset ball-joints to get some caster?

-Tom