DIY AWS Delete from scratch!!!
While in the process of restoring my Stealth TT I wanted to delete the AWS. The lines were really corroded and leaking. I am crediting Drweldin as he gave good directions on another forum as to how to do this.
After removing all of the AWS lines and pump from the rear frame I plugged the hole with a 1 9/16" Freeze plug. There are a few different types of freeze plugs. There are the metal ones that most people silicone in. I actually used an expandable plug as the freeze plug is just a little to small and the last thing I wanted to do was drop it into the read dif. The expandable plug seals and golds just great!
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As for the Heim joints, I order all of my parts from Speedway Motors:
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Produc...=heim&deptId=0
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Here is a list of parts needed:
(2) Swedged steel tube: #910-34258-7 (7 inches long, 5/8" threads)
(2) RH Rod Ends (1/2" holes): #175-0126
(2) LH Rod Ends (1/2" holes): #175-0326
(2) RH Chrome Jamb Nuts: #910-01006
(2) LH Chrome Jamb Nuts: #910-01106
(1) Aluminum spacers for rod ends (pk of 8): #546-4108
All parts came to like $94.0 shipped and they are top quality parts!
I reused the factory mounting points. Since the joint ends are 1/2 holes I used a 1/2 bolt on the control arm side as it is a straight hole to mount the joints too. No need for drilling or tapping out holes. The x-member side is a tapped 12mm hole. I used a 12mm grade 8 bolt to mount it on the x-member side. the 12mm bolt is a hair to small for the 1/2 joint hole. Once you use the aluminum washers and tighten it down there is no play in the joint whatsoever.
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Now you will need to plug the front steering lines. The threads are BSP not NPT. You can order BSP plugs online but I have heard good things about people using NPT plugs and Teflon tape without having issues. Plugs are 1/4 in memory serves me correctly. I actually swapped out the front steering rack to an N/A rack. The only difference in the racks is the lack of rear steering lines and the N/A rack is geared differently so turning should be nice and crisp.
Weight savings with everything removed is about 30lbs.
Let me know if anyone have any questions!
