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redrat · 08-25-2007, 12:19 AM

What are these spacers in the first picture? (the one between the alingment shims and the frame) do they come with the drop spindels or drop springs to make the suspinsion geomitry correct? Look in the second picture and they are not on a stock set up. Im ready to put the front end back together, but im using drop spindels and drop springs. I want to make sure i get this right the first time. Thanks for the help guys.

SCOTI · 08-25-2007, 12:23 AM

They're just that..... spacers for alignment. Using them reduces the number of shims required when aligning a vehicle that's been lowered w/drop or cut springs.

Mr79C10 · 08-25-2007, 06:30 AM

SCHAWEEEEEET,, Where do I get a set?

Mr79C10 · 08-25-2007, 06:32 AM

Question...... Can those bolts be replaced with longer ones? Im thinking since I went the LCA route I might need just a wee bit extra tweak out of it..

redrat · 08-25-2007, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr79C10

Question...... Can those bolts be replaced with longer ones? Im thinking since I went the LCA route I might need just a wee bit extra tweak out of it..

Yes they can be replaced. I kept the long bolts when I took that k-member apart. The bolts are about 1/2 longer. The good thing about that spacer is it ties them both together. It makes it stroger in my opinion.

redrat · 08-25-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr79C10

SCHAWEEEEEET,, Where do I get a set?

Just a sugestion.. You may want to move the square washer with the one round side out to the upper controle arm shaft. The round side of the washer fits int the grove in the shaft. I just noticed this problem on mine as well.

Mr79C10 · 08-25-2007, 05:19 PM

Ummm,, oh yeah, your right,,, Hmmmm, project for a weekend around the corner.

swissfacade · 08-26-2007, 09:19 AM

You might want to look into A-arm spacers (aluminum) it is what all of the racers use, I would think if it is strong enough for racing it should be ok for street use. You just need to know what the bolt center is and the thickness you want. Here is one of many websites that sell them. Hope this helps? John

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Mr79C10 · 08-26-2007, 01:36 PM

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redrat gearhead Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 144	what are these for ? What are these spacers in the first picture? (the one between the alingment shims and the frame) do they come with the drop spindels or drop springs to make the suspinsion geomitry correct? Look in the second picture and they are not on a stock set up. Im ready to put the front end back together, but im using drop spindels and drop springs. I want to make sure i get this right the first time. Thanks for the help guys. Attached Images __________________ 2003 GMC Z71 Daily driver 1982 Chevy 2wd short bed, project, boxerdra@hotmail.com

08-25-2007, 12:23 AM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,132	Re: what are these for ? They're just that..... spacers for alignment. Using them reduces the number of shims required when aligning a vehicle that's been lowered w/drop or cut springs. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-25-2007, 06:30 AM	#3
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: what are these for ? SCHAWEEEEEET,, Where do I get a set? __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den

08-25-2007, 06:32 AM	#4
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: what are these for ? Question...... Can those bolts be replaced with longer ones? Im thinking since I went the LCA route I might need just a wee bit extra tweak out of it.. __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den

08-25-2007, 05:19 PM	#7
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: what are these for ? Ummm,, oh yeah, your right,,, Hmmmm, project for a weekend around the corner. __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den

08-26-2007, 09:19 AM	#8
swissfacade Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Simpsonville, South Carolina Posts: 72	Re: what are these for ? You might want to look into A-arm spacers (aluminum) it is what all of the racers use, I would think if it is strong enough for racing it should be ok for street use. You just need to know what the bolt center is and the thickness you want. Here is one of many websites that sell them. Hope this helps? John .

08-26-2007, 01:36 PM	#9
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: what are these for ? Like this __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den



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