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Custom 68 · 01-09-2018, 04:30 PM

and a follow up for clarification on measurements. (at least for me)
if we are measuring up from the ground where would we measure on the ball joint and tie rod end locations?
I have added three red lines to the lower ball joint. I am going to assume it is the lower line I added in this case as that is really where the pivot is. I dont think it would be possible to use a protractor so the measure and calculate should be the better option IMO. but I wanted to confirm where they do indeed get measured to.
the connection of the a-arm to the frame is understood but I just want to confirm on the other ends...
Thanks
Dave

01-09-2018, 04:30 PM	#1920
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Re: Make it handle and a follow up for clarification on measurements. (at least for me) if we are measuring up from the ground where would we measure on the ball joint and tie rod end locations? I have added three red lines to the lower ball joint. I am going to assume it is the lower line I added in this case as that is really where the pivot is. I dont think it would be possible to use a protractor so the measure and calculate should be the better option IMO. but I wanted to confirm where they do indeed get measured to. the connection of the a-arm to the frame is understood but I just want to confirm on the other ends... Thanks Dave Attached Images __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"