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**cwcarpenter98** · 12-16-2021, 07:22 PM

I had to focus on my classes for the last couple months in the semester. I was able to use a friend's drill press to drill the new LCA shafts. You 100% need a 5/8" hole because the locating rivet in the crossmember is about that size.

For the mod, I only needed to grind down the LCA a smidge to clear the saddle. While I was doing it, I went ahead and upgraded to the 9/16" u bolts. Thankfully, there was enough space to get the nuts torqued, so I didn't have to hammer the crossmember in. Once I get the driver's side back together, I'll knock out the passenger side.

12-16-2021, 07:22 PM	#11
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,424	Re: Making a stock height truck handle a little better I had to focus on my classes for the last couple months in the semester. I was able to use a friend's drill press to drill the new LCA shafts. You 100% need a 5/8" hole because the locating rivet in the crossmember is about that size. For the mod, I only needed to grind down the LCA a smidge to clear the saddle. While I was doing it, I went ahead and upgraded to the 9/16" u bolts. Thankfully, there was enough space to get the nuts torqued, so I didn't have to hammer the crossmember in. Once I get the driver's side back together, I'll knock out the passenger side. Attached Images __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson