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Old 07-26-2011, 03:19 PM   #1
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wheels making contact with lower A-Arm

i recently put front drop (truck)spindles on my 67. the rotors have been set up for 5 on 4 and 3/4 lugs.... i put some transam wheels(16in) and tires on it..
they do fine except for when i turn sharp.... i have trimmed the lower a-arm a bit... but they still make some contact..... i was wondering if anyone else has done this... maybe suggestions on what wheels might work and clear this.

input please
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Old 07-26-2011, 06:43 PM   #2
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Re: wheels making contact with lower A-Arm

Most drop spindles have a threaded hole to place a grade 8 bolt in to make a stop. That's what I have done. Grade 8 bolt, jamb nut and lock washer.
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Re: wheels making contact with lower A-Arm

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Most drop spindles have a threaded hole to place a grade 8 bolt in to make a stop. That's what I have done. Grade 8 bolt, jamb nut and lock washer.
I've yet to see a C10-30 drop spindle w/a threaded bung to use for an adjustable steering stop. What brand specifically?

Wheels w/more than 4" of back-spacing will require a moderate to significant amount of trimming. Those 16" T/A wheels likely fall into that category. I had 18x8" wheels w/5.25"bs & trimmed the lip all the way back to about 1" from the shock mount.
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Old 07-26-2011, 08:29 PM   #4
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thanks for the input guys...
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Old 07-26-2011, 08:30 PM   #5
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i will check out the hole for the stop nut
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