alignment blocks

Steve Siedlecki · #1 (**permalink**) 10-20-2002, 04:07 PM

Does anyone have a solution to the alignment issue with a flat plate and oval holes on the top of the a arms. I notice that finish line has a set of adjusters availiable. How do these attatch? Are there other ways or products available?
I have a midstates with a mustang II
tubular front end.
Thanks,
Steve

dan adams · #2 (**permalink**) 10-20-2002, 07:37 PM

Steve, I have been thinking about those too. I am going to try another plate underneath spanning both bolts. When I get the
alignment right, drill two onsize holes through the whole works and pin or bolt. One problem, adjustment is lost without drilling more holes. What do you think? Dan

Steve Siedlecki · #3 (**permalink**) 10-21-2002, 05:06 AM

Dan, Look at these from finishline. Says they go under the plate?
I have a few ideas that would work. I don't see how these attatch
to the frame then use the double bolts to adjust the arm into position.
Steve

dan adams · #4 (**permalink**) 10-21-2002, 07:21 PM

they don't make sense to me, unless they are welded in place under the a-arm base, but they look like aluminum. Could we bolt or weld some nice little tapped blocks or rails on either side
of the a-arm pivot for the jack screws? I just went out and looked
it's alittle tight outboard but could squeeze something in. Lots of room on the inside. Dan

Jack21 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-21-2002, 08:34 PM

bethania-garage.com ($100/pr) Mustang II upper control arm brackets. Bolt them in, and adjust with shims. They work.