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chevychase · 04-12-2008, 07:50 PM

My frame is just about done and I'm questioning the center link being installed properly or upside down. I looked on the board for pics for reference but just can't see the right angle to verify. Can anybody help me out on this? Both pictures are passenger side facing the engine.

chevychase · 04-12-2008, 07:57 PM

Here's another shot of the frame with the old rear in it. I put all new Moog suspension components with Energy Suspension bushings and a quick ratio AGR power steering box. Please ignore the cut up transmission crossmember from PO.

Chevyholic · 04-12-2008, 08:05 PM

Can't help you on the center link, but the frame looks fantastic!!

chevychase · 04-12-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyholic

Can't help you on the center link, but the frame looks fantastic!!

Thanks a bunch! I'm pleased on how it came out. I wanted something a little different than black on this one.

jorgensensc · 04-12-2008, 08:48 PM

HMMM, My tie rods are bolted the opposite of yours on the inner tie rod. But mine also has a 73-87 front crossmember, so I don't know if that makes a difference.
Shawn

lowriden58 · 04-12-2008, 08:56 PM

the nut side should point away from the engine

alfeefish · 04-13-2008, 12:06 AM

Ttt

lowriden58 · 04-13-2008, 12:16 AM

like i said before the nut should be on the opposite side you have now... look in LMC truck it shows a pic. also my truck is the same as their picture

chevychase · 04-13-2008, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by lowriden58

like i said before the nut should be on the opposite side you have now... look in LMC truck it shows a pic. also my truck is the same as their picture

Here's the pic from good 'ol LMC. So I guess waht you're saying is my tie rods need to be turned 180 degress so the nut is oppositeof the engine? I also 'assume' my center link will need to be turned over as well.

lowriden58 · 04-13-2008, 02:32 AM

yeah the center needs to be flipped too. i just went and looked at mine

chevychase · 04-13-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by lowriden58

yeah the center needs to be flipped too. i just went and looked at mine

Thanks for taking the time to check for me! Now I know what I'll be doing next.

chevychase · 04-14-2008, 02:46 AM

Got it done, flipped the center link and the tie rods. Boy do I feel like an a$$!

lowriden58 · 04-14-2008, 10:19 PM

meh it happens to all of us. we are human

jamis · 04-14-2008, 11:22 PM

Thats's looking sharp, buddy

weav1 · 04-14-2008, 11:29 PM

Here Is Mine Hope It Helps

chevychase · 04-15-2008, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jamis

Thats's looking sharp, buddy

Thanks Jamis, hope to see you soon!!!!

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Originally Posted by weav1

Here Is Mine Hope It Helps

I'm loving the pics you sent me, hell of a job!

Oh, and thanks again for everybody elses responses that finally got my suspension right!

04-12-2008, 07:50 PM	#1
chevychase Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 476	Frames all done, I think.... My frame is just about done and I'm questioning the center link being installed properly or upside down. I looked on the board for pics for reference but just can't see the right angle to verify. Can anybody help me out on this? Both pictures are passenger side facing the engine.

04-12-2008, 07:57 PM	#2
chevychase Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 476	Re: Frames all done, I think.... Here's another shot of the frame with the old rear in it. I put all new Moog suspension components with Energy Suspension bushings and a quick ratio AGR power steering box. Please ignore the cut up transmission crossmember from PO. Last edited by chevychase; 04-12-2008 at 07:59 PM.

04-12-2008, 08:05 PM	#3
Chevyholic Will it run today? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 272	Re: Frames all done, I think.... Can't help you on the center link, but the frame looks fantastic!! __________________ Jaws, the 1971 Chevy Cheyenne Longbed. She's big, grey, and has an insatiable appetite!

04-12-2008, 08:48 PM	#5
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Frames all done, I think.... HMMM, My tie rods are bolted the opposite of yours on the inner tie rod. But mine also has a 73-87 front crossmember, so I don't know if that makes a difference. Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

04-12-2008, 08:56 PM	#6
lowriden58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chesapeake Beach, MD Posts: 812	Re: Frames all done, I think.... the nut side should point away from the engine __________________ 71 cheyenne lwb 300rwhp best 1/4 time so far 12.8 @103 http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...en58/001-2.jpg

04-13-2008, 12:06 AM	#7
alfeefish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Harrison TN Posts: 183	Re: Frames all done, I think.... Ttt

04-13-2008, 12:16 AM	#8
lowriden58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chesapeake Beach, MD Posts: 812	Re: Frames all done, I think.... like i said before the nut should be on the opposite side you have now... look in LMC truck it shows a pic. also my truck is the same as their picture __________________ 71 cheyenne lwb 300rwhp best 1/4 time so far 12.8 @103 http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...en58/001-2.jpg

04-13-2008, 02:32 AM	#10
lowriden58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chesapeake Beach, MD Posts: 812	Re: Frames all done, I think.... yeah the center needs to be flipped too. i just went and looked at mine __________________ 71 cheyenne lwb 300rwhp best 1/4 time so far 12.8 @103 http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...en58/001-2.jpg

04-14-2008, 02:46 AM	#12
chevychase Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 476	Re: Frames all done, I think.... Got it done, flipped the center link and the tie rods. Boy do I feel like an a$$!

04-14-2008, 10:19 PM	#13
lowriden58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chesapeake Beach, MD Posts: 812	Re: Frames all done, I think.... meh it happens to all of us. we are human __________________ 71 cheyenne lwb 300rwhp best 1/4 time so far 12.8 @103 http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...en58/001-2.jpg

04-14-2008, 11:22 PM	#14
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	Re: Frames all done, I think.... Thats's looking sharp, buddy __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

04-14-2008, 11:29 PM	#15
weav1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: plainfield indiana Posts: 283	Re: Frames all done, I think.... Here Is Mine Hope It Helps Attached Images



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