Trailfire Driveshaft Bearing Flangette Question

[Hec In Omaha]

Howdy All,

I am in the process of gathering all the parts to convert my 81 Trailfire Track to an 80 Liquifire Suspension. So far I have a 1981 Liquifire Suspension, NOS Liquifire springs, a nice Kimpex Track, and an 82 Sportfire Rear Arm. I plan on using the shock from the Trailfire. I am not planning on using the Trailfire upper idlers.
I have ordered new driveshaft bearings from Napa Auto Parts and also need the Bearing Flangettes. Napa Auto Parts has Bearing Flangettes but they are a little different in that they do not have the square holes cut in them like the originals. They only have the round bolt holes in them. I figure the originals must also accommodate a carriage bolt and therefore are a universal fit. I don't see an issue with using the Napa Flangettes as there is no use for the square holes. What do you guys think? Should I use the Napa Flangettes or go with the M80293 Bearing Flangettes? I am also going to weld "weld nuts" on the back side of on one Bearing Flangette for each pair.

As always you input is greatly appreciated.

Hec

[WinnipegStPaul9]

Hec, I offer the flangettes (M80923) both plain and with the nuts welded. Let me know if I can help you.

DA

[smitfire]

You can’t use the NOS liquifire springs. You need trailfire springs and shock.And no need for new flanges. Use your old ones and put some money back in your pocket.

[Hec In Omaha]

Dustin,

Do I use all the Trailfire springs, front and rear? Today I got my engine back in. May try and fire it up tomorrow and see if the engine will breath life. Once I get it running then its time for the track swap.

Hec

[smitfire]

Rear, fronts are the same