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Old 09-15-2018, 03:34 PM   #3
dc2842002
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Re: 69 C15 Build Thread

After the fit check looked good I completed the welding

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I am using CPP modular drop spindles. Below is the initial mock up of the front suspension. Notice that I had to pie cut the upper control arms to prevent binding of the ball joint when aired out.

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I also ran into tie rod clearance and travel problems.

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So I had to drill out the taper on my brand new spindles and make new tire rods with hiem joints. This allowed me to move the joint to the bottom of the steering arm. This should help with bump steer.

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I then put cups in the lower control arms to get the bags moved down as far as possible.

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