Need Help Installing So Cal Hairpins

Need a little help...

I am installing SoCal Hairpins on my 32 . I selected the stainless ball joint style ends. My questions is how do I weld the frame tabs to the frame.

I have taken a few pictures demonstrating the 2 options.

Which is correct, 1&2 which keeps the ball joint straight, has the tab at and angle to the frame or 3&4 which angles the ball joint but the tab fits flush with the frame?

Thanks
Mike

 

I would think flush with the frame

 

Picture two or four would be my choices. Preferrably two. I really don't think it would make any difference which one of the two were used, but two looks best.

 

Are the ball joints straight or angled? Gary

 

I would say 4

 

I think 4 looks best. If you really want the rod ends to be at a 90 degree angle pic 2 would then be best

 

4 looks best. A little turn in them isn't gonna make much matter in the direction they are turned as they don't work side to side in that axis. They will of course swing up and down then roll as the hairpins roll. I'd go with 4, as a matter of fact I did.

 

Gary

The ball joints are straight in picture 2 and angled in picture 4

 

i have used three So-Cal frames and the tabs are welded on more like #2

 

I don't think I was clear, but some rod ends used on bones / pins / 4-bars are available with angled shanks. The angles vary but using a pair with a slight angle might help square-up your mounting bracket with the edge of the frame. Gary

 

Gary

Ok I get where you are going, no these are straight.

 

with the ball joint I was not offered any choice. Straight was it.