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[jarheadbpa]

Thanks. I am sending a message to Lonestar on both the issues you mentioned to get their input. I now see what you mean about the offset. I followed their instructions but as I said, they didn't have a lot of info about the new adjustable A-arms in the manual.

[jarheadbpa]

I just confirmed with Lonestar. My kit was shipped right before they found out about your issue. Here is the latest. They say the spacer is not needed with the new adjustable a-arms and they are now flipping the ball cup on the arms before they ship. Apparently mine shipped right before they found this out so they didn't flip mine. All will be done an adjusted. Thanks for catching this for me.

[bktlist]

glad to help out.

[rbickle]

Speaking of the ball joints, you can see that the ball joint boot doesn't really have anything to seat onto. The large end of the boot will open up when the suspension is in compression. I assume this is why there is a tie wrap in the pic from bktlist.

You may want to secure that boot to the ball joint plate. You can use a piece of stainless safety wire around the boot flange, twisted at both ends. Bend the ends upward onto the arms and twist it again. Worked well for me. I'll try to take a pic so you can see what I mean.

[jarheadbpa]

Thanks. I will get that done tomorrow. I got the engine and tranny in today. I have the front of the motor centered to within less than 1/8". I had to grind out the passenger side mount hole a little over 1/2" due to weld issue when they made the frame (the plate with the holes were welded too short on that side). All good now but I am waiting on my driver's side header before I can finalize fit and measurements then final bolting and on to the radiator. As always, if you see something in the photos on the link, please let me know. Thanks, Bob.

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