It looked so simple at first!

[GySgtFrank]

So... I screwed up again. The upper mounts are off by 1/2" on the driver's side and the passenger side was off by 3/4 - 1". I could have sworn I had them right that time, but it was not to be. I did have enough adjustment to get them where they needed to be, but they were at the very end of the adjustment and then some. Not comfortable running it that way so here we go again. Trying to get an accurate measurement with very few squared up surfaces is a pain in the ass. So I need to cut them out one more time. Getting a little smarter this time and building a stand alone box for the mounts. That way I can tack it in place and move the whole thing when I get the alignment equipment back on it.


upper A arm mount part 3 by GySgtFrank, on Flickr

Also did a little modification while the mounts are out. I didn't care much for the camber adjustment as it tended to move too far while adjusting and it was a pain to bring it back. So I drilled out the front holes and welded 1/2 - 20 nuts on them then put a cap and nut on the other side as well. That way I can run a fine thread 1/2" bolt in each side to push the mounting block back and forth for fine adjustment. It will also help lock it in place more securely.

Cross my fingers and hope I get it right this time.

[JL1RX7]

Measure once weld 4 times?

[GySgtFrank]

Originally Posted by JL1RX7

Measure once weld 4 times?

or keep cutting and welding until you get it right.

[hades]

Originally Posted by GySgtFrank

or keep cutting and welding until you get it right.

Because dumb great bend marine

[GySgtFrank]

Originally Posted by hades

Because dumb great bend marine

Watch it! I resemble that remark.