RE: [ihc] RE: lug patterns

["John M. Adams" <jma@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

OK, it was the disc brakes I couldn't remember. For some reason I thought
that the light line got discs earlier than the Scouts, but same year...
Thanks all who answered this one.

John A.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Grammer [mailto:jgrammer@domain.elided]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 9:05 AM
> To: John M. Adams; ihc@domain.elided
> Subject: RE: [ihc] RE: lug patterns
>
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: John M. Adams
> >Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 9:42 PM
> >To: ihc@domain.elided
> >Subject: RE: [ihc] RE: lug patterns
>
> >So... with respect to the wheel ends, brake components, etc. what was
> >special about the '74 & '75 models? I'm sure I remember someone pointing
> out
> >a particular improvement regarding the last two years of the D line, but
> >can't remember what it was. Maybe it was further up the drive train? or a
> >change in suspension, or... ??
>
> Aside from disk brakes for the AWD, the rear axle got wider spring
> spacing/track width and staggered shock mounting.
>
> Frames were a bit different in front to allow a common frame for 2WD/4WD,
> had a new tubular x-member at the 'main' pivot point(forward rear spring
> hanger) and the engines were set back.
>
> Jim