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MARTINSR · 03-10-2017, 02:33 PM

Ok, I am a little anal on something like this. I have only done one camaro clip but many similar projects and there is no friggin way I would do it without the cab and fenders on to set it up. A quarter inch one way or the other can be seen in the tire to fender fit, there is no way I would do it without having those fenders in place.

What I did was put all thread where the shock is and tighten up the nuts compressing the suspension until it is at ride height that it will have with the weight on it. This way you know exactly where you are welding it to put the truck at the height you want to, it gives you complete control and no surprise at the end.

Brian

03-10-2017, 02:33 PM	#2
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: Camaro Clip Measurement. Help! Ok, I am a little anal on something like this. I have only done one camaro clip but many similar projects and there is no friggin way I would do it without the cab and fenders on to set it up. A quarter inch one way or the other can be seen in the tire to fender fit, there is no way I would do it without having those fenders in place. What I did was put all thread where the shock is and tighten up the nuts compressing the suspension until it is at ride height that it will have with the weight on it. This way you know exactly where you are welding it to put the truck at the height you want to, it gives you complete control and no surprise at the end. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"