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Old 08-07-2015, 11:29 AM   #1
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79 chev idler arm on 66 chev

I changed my 66 over to a 79 chev disk brake setup, unsure on how to mount the newer idler arm to the frame, anyone have any measurements or a how to.
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Old 08-07-2015, 11:47 AM   #2
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Re: 79 chev idler arm on 66 chev

Hopefully this helps..
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Old 08-08-2015, 01:28 AM   #3
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Re: 79 chev idler arm on 66 chev

If you already have your steering box mounted, you want the draglink parallel with the bottom of the frame and parallel with the crossmember. Then that is where you will want to mount the '79 idler arm.
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