I need some expert help

[BigChevMan]

Ok...here's my current dilemma. I have a lead on a shortbed frame..but it's about 5 hours away...and right now I can't swing that trip till after the new year. So I'm looking locally for a 73-87 crossmember to put under the truck and then just shorten the frame.

anyway...I'm going to buy the crossmember in the next month or so and I was going to go ahead and make the bag mounts for the front while it was sitting in the garage. That being said...I want to get the angle right on the bottom bag cup. With the crossmember out of the truck how would I set up the control arms so that they would be at the simulated ride height?

I've been told that the tie rods should be parallel to the ground at ride height...but I'm not sure if that would be right. Any opinions?

[crazy longhorn]

The bag mounts.....I cant help much on.From what I understand, they should be set up so that they are "square" when aired out. The tierods should be set level to the ground @ ride height(as you stated). If you plan a low stance @ ride height, you may opt for a set of 2 1/2" dropped spindles to run with the bags. Some of the slammed "crowd" can help more.....good luck,crazyL

[BigChevMan]

Originally posted by crazy longhorn
The bag mounts.....I cant help much on.From what I understand, they should be set up so that they are "square" when aired out. The tierods should be set level to the ground @ ride height(as you stated). If you plan a low stance @ ride height, you may opt for a set of 2 1/2" dropped spindles to run with the bags. Some of the slammed "crowd" can help more.....good luck,crazyL

I plan on the 2 1/2" drop spindles. So I do mock up the suspension at ride height with the tie rods level. I'm just wondering if the drop will affect this at all...since most bag cups are designed to be 2-4 inch drop at ride height.