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Topic: Another suspension question
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66fstbck
Gearhead Posts: 105
From: Worhtington, Pa. USA
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 04-26-2001 09:58 PM
  
I'm just starting to put my suspension back together after about 4 months worth of work rebuilding the front frame rails, shock towers, etc. Anyhow, when I took the upper A-arms off, I neglected to notice where the shims dropped from (I know, major mistake). I have a total of 7 thick shims and 3 small ones to work with. I have also drilled the holes to do the shelby A-arm lowering mod which requires the removal of 1/8" to 1/4" of shims equally.
Any ideas of where I should start with these shims ? BTW I'm installing all new suspension and steering pieces if that makes any difference.
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Alan 66 Fastback
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 5272
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 04-26-2001 10:22 PM
Alan,The shims drop in between the a-arms upper cross shaft and the outside of the shock tower. You'll want less shims after relocating the a-arms to make up for the positive camber created by the change. I would bolt them up with no shims, and take the shortest path to the alignment shop. Give the shop your shims and let us know what you think of it after it's aligned.  SteveW
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66fstbck
Gearhead Posts: 105
From: Worhtington, Pa. USA
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 04-27-2001 09:34 AM
Thanks Steve, I think I'll put it together w/o any shims as you suggest but it will probably still be some time before I get it moving on it's own power to get to the alignment shop........right now, I've finished all the rust repair and need to get it back on it's wheels to get the garage cleaned out from all the cutting, grinding, and welding.------------------
Alan 66 Fastback
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 916
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 04-27-2001 12:25 PM
Alan,
Since it's going to be some time before you get your car rolling down the road; if I was you - I'd put those shims in a envelope with a little explaination note to remind yourself, then lay the envelope right on/over your dash gauges ....that way, you don't/can't forget to head right for the alignment shop with those shims "in hand" once you're road-worthy! Just my 2 cents,,,
Ryan
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