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12-26-2018, 01:57 PM
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Rebuild front suspension with or without upper control arm shims?
For what it's worth this is a frame-off project. As shown in the image, I found the upper control arms using two 1/8" shims at the rear and two 1/8"shims at the front. The fronts had two 1/16" shims as well, which I suspect were added post factory, but who knows.
Do you recommend I rebuild this with the same shim configuration or? It has to go in for alignment anyway, but....... Thank you
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12-26-2018, 06:04 PM
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Re: Rebuild front suspension with or without upper control arm shims?
Generally you want to put it back to where it was to minimize tire wear on the way to the shop.
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12-26-2018, 09:07 PM
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Re: Rebuild front suspension with or without upper control arm shims?
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Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 |
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