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Raskal
need help where is the best way to start .2 1/4 arms to 6'' wider beam with coil overs .
scotty_
it all depends on what arms and what spindles you have. you could have quite a mismatch if the arms and spindles are not from the same guy. the bottom arm should be longer than the top arm but is usually not with aftermarket junk. i will post some pictures later of what i went through moof.gif
2turbofords
I have 6 on the top and 4 on the bottom between the arm and the spindle. this is with 4" arms an 8" over beam and foddrill spindles. it is easiest to use a small magnetic level on the spindle and make it level at ride height, but you also want to cycle it all the way through to make sure it does not bind or drastically change angle.
Raskal
i got it thanks. did end up with 5 bottom 2 top with level on spindel to check plumb . 2 1/4 arm swith 3'' lift spindels .
scotty_
this is what i ended up when i used tweed spindles and china arms ! huge gap on the bottom !
Raskal
wow thats alot differnt then mine .cant remember what arms i have just know they are USA built. thanks for the help
dwsmith
This is the chart I use to determine how many shims and where to place them.

oldgasman
QUOTE (scotty_ @ May 15 2008, 11:05 PM) *
this is what i ended up when i used tweed spindles and china arms ! huge gap on the bottom !

try turning your king pin 180 degrees
desertrat52
QUOTE (dwsmith @ May 22 2008, 05:02 PM) *
This is the chart I use to determine how many shims and where to place them.


Use the chart! put your level away!
desertrat52
QUOTE (dwsmith @ May 22 2008, 05:02 PM) *
This is the chart I use to determine how many shims and where to place them.


Use the chart! put your level away! Every front end is different, could even be different from one side to the other.
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