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Old 03-06-2006, 09:29 PM
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Default Trailing link orientation?

Finally got the rear suspension pieces tacked together and the forward trailing link pivots from the Cobra Restorer's prints mounted on the chassis. Now I'm designing the pieces where the trailing links mount to the lower control arms. Since my suspension isn't exactly original, I need some input here before I weld these pieces in.

With the lower control arm level, should the trailing link mounting/pivot points be approximately level with each other- front to back? It seems that the geometry is designed that way to improve turn in on tight corners, but I'm really out on the edge of my understanding with this part of the build.

Once these pieces are welded in place, I'll have a measurement to order the trailing links with heims/rod ends from Speedway or Coleman racing. I'll be using 3/4" heims with 5/8" bores. I don't think I can make them as cheap as I can order them?
Any input would be appreciated.

I should have some pictures available in a day or two of the progress I'm making. Be gentle with me- my welding skills don't match some of the guys on this site! - Bob

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