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daverod 04-27-2011 11:38 PM

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Yes I got one fron Capt.

Strodder 04-27-2011 11:46 PM

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Did it look like this?
http://belair.smugmug.com/Other/1965...807_5GG2L-A-LB
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Strodder 04-27-2011 11:50 PM

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Can't post picture?? Still learning my droid x:uhmk:
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daverod 04-27-2011 11:52 PM

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I think the problem is because I pancaked my crossmember. It raised my arms up 1 1/2".:waah:

watahyahknow 04-28-2011 12:54 AM

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you might need to add 2 extra joints in the steering now

Captainfab 04-28-2011 01:28 AM

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Yep, that is why. I didn't stop to think that would be a problem. Is the upper arm hitting the steering shaft hard, or just a little?

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Originally Posted by daverod (Post 4650470)
I think the problem is because I pancaked my crossmember. It raised my arms up 1 1/2".:waah:


watahyahknow 04-28-2011 03:11 AM

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in other words if you can put a notch in the upper arm or change it to a tubular arm to clear the steering

daverod 04-28-2011 09:33 AM

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Seems to be hitting it hard.:sumo: I have'nt really mounted the steering column. :mm: I really don't want tube arms. I was looking for some pictures of how guys added a couple links. Could find any. I know I've seen some. I think they were for doing R&P though. Not to many people with pancaked stuff. I would say the shaft hits into the arm about 3/4 to an 1".

daverod 04-28-2011 09:54 AM

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OK maybe it hit more. It would be a big notch.:smoke:At full up it touches. Last few are full down. Maybe a notch and a link? There does'nt seem to be a lot of room. Maybe zig it over to above the frame then back? or zig it up?

Strodder 04-28-2011 10:02 AM

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Looks like you will have to do something like this. I'm a Borgenson Dealer if you need anything.

http://www.borgeson.com/Designing/basic.jpg

daverod 04-28-2011 10:10 AM

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2 ujoints and a support bearing should do it.and a coupler. Pm me a price. No rush. or what ever you think I need. I knew I was being nice to you for a reason.

Strodder 04-28-2011 10:55 AM

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Bite me. :haha: You have PM

ruffrida2005 04-28-2011 03:10 PM

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This is what you need right here. http://www.c10forum.com/forum/showth...ghlight=Jeebus

daverod 04-28-2011 03:11 PM

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That's it no more mister nice guy.:devil::sumo: I'm going to be on Americia's funniest videos this Sunday.:metal: A minute to win it. Set your DVR. If I win I'll give you $10.:lol:

daverod 04-28-2011 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ruffrida2005 (Post 4651454)

Looks like $$$$

ruffrida2005 04-28-2011 03:27 PM

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There only $199 I think for the uppers, powder coated with ball joints for right now.

watahyahknow 04-28-2011 06:00 PM

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those a arms look nice .......... wat you could try is raise the steeringbox using a realy thick and strong adapterplate that bolts intoo the original boldholes of the chassis and has studs to mount the box higher up doing it that way alows you to return to stock if this doesnt work .
it might even correct the steering geometry as you allready raised everything up the chassis that comes after the steeringbox ...... that is as long as the steeringrods and stuff comming of the box still clears the underside of the chassis after the raising

SCOTI 04-28-2011 06:13 PM

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You can use a smaller diameter shaft & gain some clearance. That tube over shaft collapsible arrangement can be swapped for a 3/4" shaft. You'll still have to also raise it up slightly w/a support bearing & some u-joints w/the 1.5" notched x-member.

With my 1 1/8" notched/sectioned/pancaked x-member using OE arms, I cleared w/the smaller dia shaft (standard aftermarket 3/4" DD shaft). It only made contact w/zero air pressure.

ruffrida2005 04-28-2011 06:46 PM

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I say go with the MMW arms I posted. They will look cool as hell. I have his uppers for my s10.

daverod 04-28-2011 06:51 PM

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Their web site doesn't work. Cant you get those arms w/ a stock ball joint?

ruffrida2005 04-28-2011 07:26 PM

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give his company a call, And yes you can get them with stock ball joints. He is rebuilding his site so that's why it's messed up.

daverod 04-30-2011 03:19 PM

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Got my $hit jack up last night. :metal: Raised everything 1". Everything clears. Well except for the steering shaft. Dont know ? Can I just cut the shaft to make it shorter or does it need splines in the end. The way it is now I don't think I have enough room to move it much.

Strodder 04-30-2011 06:52 PM

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Hey Dave your idler arm should be the same angle as your pitman arm. Your going to be all jacked up. :uhmk:

daverod 05-01-2011 12:53 AM

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How do you know I did'nt raise it too.;)

Strodder 05-02-2011 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by daverod (Post 4655372)
How do you know I did'nt raise it too.;)

I was just looking out for you. People need to know that. So stop being so lazy and post more pictures of everything you do. Or should I say almost everything you do. Some things should be kept to yourself. :haha: :haha:


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