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Rc4mike · 02-07-2014, 04:49 PM

I installed my mustang ii front end. Axle is 1.75" forward of original. This is at ride height w 18" wheels. I think this is good. Thoughts?

Red Foreman · 02-07-2014, 04:53 PM

Yep you done well looks good.

Fatherof3 · 02-07-2014, 05:00 PM

Needs more low

Are the new gen Camaro wheels just for mock up?

Rc4mike · 02-07-2014, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Fatherof3

Needs more low

Are the new gen Camaro wheels just for mock up?

Yes it does need to go lower. These are stock spindles but might get dropped spindles...arguing w my teenage son on this. He wants it taller!

Yes the camaro wheels are for mockup...good eye.

Fatherof3 · 02-07-2014, 06:03 PM

Is the truck for him?

Rc4mike · 02-07-2014, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rc4mike

I installed my mustang ii front end. Axle is 1.75" forward of original. This is at ride height w 18" wheels. I think this is good. Thoughts?

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Originally Posted by Fatherof3

Is the truck for him?

Good point..hell no. It's all mine.

_Ogre · 02-09-2014, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rc4mike

Yes it does need to go lower. These are stock spindles but might get dropped spindles.

wait until you have your truck all together before you think about drop spindles.
i have a mustII on my truk, it looked too high until i bolted everything in/on it.
not sure mine would be streetable with drop spindles on it.
doors, glass, interior, hood; everything you bolt on will drop the truck a little until it looks similar to this

Rc4mike · 02-09-2014, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

wait until you have your truck all together before you think about drop spindles.
i have a mustII on my truk, it looked too high until i bolted everything in/on it.
not sure mine would be streetable with drop spindles on it.
doors, glass, interior, hood; everything you bolt on will drop the truck a little until it looks similar to this

Good point. I like your stance. Is your frame level at ride height? I'm about to start the rear end so need to set rear height.

Highsider · 02-09-2014, 03:21 PM

_Ogre knows what's up.

hotrod1 · 02-09-2014, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

wait until you have your truck all together before you think about drop spindles.
i have a mustII on my truk, it looked too high until i bolted everything in/on it.
not sure mine would be streetable with drop spindles on it.
doors, glass, interior, hood; everything you bolt on will drop the truck a little until it looks similar to this

Ogre: That is one good looking truck!

The805Garage · 02-10-2014, 02:10 AM

Newbie! so can someone school me or direct me to a thread on why the front centerline needs to be moved forward when installing a mustang II style front end? much appreciated!

Rc4mike · 02-10-2014, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by The805Garage

Newbie! so can someone school me or direct me to a thread on why the front centerline needs to be moved forward when installing a mustang II style front end? much appreciated!

I don't think its limited
To mustang II suspensions. I've seen camaro clips also moved forward.
W larger wheels, the stock location does not look centered in wheel well esp when u lower the truck

ZR2RICK · 02-10-2014, 11:57 AM

as someone has said, you need all the weight on it with the final tire/wheel choice and at final ride height to properly determine if the wheel will look centered, as the suspension compresses there is a slight rearward arc (more or less depending on type of suspension)

MARTINSR · 02-10-2014, 12:04 PM

Or of course if you know what the final height will be you can pull the suspension down with all thread in the shock location. I have done that before. So the truck could be brought outside to check it out. This is something so many people miss, roll it outside and take a look after a mod so you get a good look at it.

In this photo I have no engine in it. I used all thread to replace the shocks and pull it down where I wanted it. The rear is too high because I didn't do that but only removed the wheels and had the frame on shortened jack stands at the height I was going to have.

Brian

mr48chev · 02-10-2014, 04:08 PM

If you don't have it fastened in yet I think I'd slip it back 1/2 towards the rear and take some more photos.

I agree with Ogre on waiting buying or installing dropped spindles. It may be money you don't have to spend and it only takes a couple of hours max to swap both spindles if you do decide to go to dropped spindles.

Brian showed what getting it right is all about in his photo of his truck. Those wheels are perfectly centered front and rear and really add to the looks of the truck in the process.

Rc4mike · 02-10-2014, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

If you don't have it fastened in yet I think I'd slip it back 1/2 towards the rear and take some more photos.

I agree with Ogre on waiting buying or installing dropped spindles. It may be money you don't have to spend and it only takes a couple of hours max to swap both spindles if you do decide to go to dropped spindles.

Brian showed what getting it right is all about in his photo of his truck. Those wheels are perfectly centered front and rear and really add to the looks of the truck in the process.

I did after that photo and now looks much better.

Speedbumpauto · 02-10-2014, 06:08 PM

Alright X2! I didn't want to be the one that said it.

_Ogre · 02-10-2014, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rc4mike

Good point. I like your stance. Is your frame level at ride height? I'm about to start the rear end so need to set rear height.

ride height is static; what you see is what you get

the a-arms on your mustII ifs should be level when your fully loaded
plus they will drop a bit after a year of flexing the springs

truk rides on stock (rebuilt) springs out back, minus the 2 short overload leaves and flipped on top of the springs.
read my build, i have it all pretty well documented in the build thread.

when i mocked up my front end i believe i moved my axle 7/8''

Highsider · 02-10-2014, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedbumpauto

Alright X2! I didn't want to be the one that said it.

Me too.

02-07-2014, 04:49 PM	#1
Rc4mike Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Parker tx Posts: 118	My axle centerline I installed my mustang ii front end. Axle is 1.75" forward of original. This is at ride height w 18" wheels. I think this is good. Thoughts? Attached Images

02-07-2014, 04:53 PM	#2
Red Foreman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 549	Re: My axle centerline Yep you done well looks good. __________________ RIP John (Lambis), my beloved Father & best Friend. My Build 56 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486721

02-07-2014, 05:00 PM	#3
Fatherof3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Bend Wa Posts: 355	Re: My axle centerline Needs more low Are the new gen Camaro wheels just for mock up? __________________ 65 C20 292 4spd 4:56 Eaton HO52

02-07-2014, 06:03 PM	#5
Fatherof3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Bend Wa Posts: 355	Re: My axle centerline Is the truck for him? __________________ 65 C20 292 4spd 4:56 Eaton HO52

02-09-2014, 03:21 PM	#9
Highsider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 944	Re: My axle centerline _Ogre knows what's up. __________________ Jimi J from I-Oh-Way '57 Panel 3105 Met this deer... Roof Swap on my Panel Jim's Bread Truck

02-10-2014, 02:10 AM	#11
The805Garage Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Lompoc, California Posts: 12	Re: My axle centerline Newbie! so can someone school me or direct me to a thread on why the front centerline needs to be moved forward when installing a mustang II style front end? much appreciated!

02-10-2014, 11:57 AM	#13
ZR2RICK Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Caldwell, Idaho,United States Posts: 143	Re: My axle centerline as someone has said, you need all the weight on it with the final tire/wheel choice and at final ride height to properly determine if the wheel will look centered, as the suspension compresses there is a slight rearward arc (more or less depending on type of suspension) __________________ Learn to deal with reality, or reality will deal with you.

02-10-2014, 12:04 PM	#14
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: My axle centerline Or of course if you know what the final height will be you can pull the suspension down with all thread in the shock location. I have done that before. So the truck could be brought outside to check it out. This is something so many people miss, roll it outside and take a look after a mod so you get a good look at it. In this photo I have no engine in it. I used all thread to replace the shocks and pull it down where I wanted it. The rear is too high because I didn't do that but only removed the wheels and had the frame on shortened jack stands at the height I was going to have. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

02-10-2014, 04:08 PM	#15
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,411	Re: My axle centerline If you don't have it fastened in yet I think I'd slip it back 1/2 towards the rear and take some more photos. I agree with Ogre on waiting buying or installing dropped spindles. It may be money you don't have to spend and it only takes a couple of hours max to swap both spindles if you do decide to go to dropped spindles. Brian showed what getting it right is all about in his photo of his truck. Those wheels are perfectly centered front and rear and really add to the looks of the truck in the process. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

02-10-2014, 06:08 PM	#17
Speedbumpauto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 917	Re: My axle centerline Alright X2! I didn't want to be the one that said it.



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