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Update ob Build
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| jarheadbpa |
08-08-2014 03:48 PM |
Update ob Build
Waiting on a shipment of parts to arrive so I am at a stand-still for now. I wanted to share where I am along with some photos so if anyone sees anything I should change, please let me know. Basically front and rear suspension are done. Waiting on LCA spacers and front brake line (I was sent the wrong one but it is being taken care of). Gas tank in, fuel line and most of the brake lines are plumbed. E-brake installed. As soon as I get the shipment, it will only take a few minutes to add the spacers then on to mounting the engine/tranny.
Update 08-08-2014 Slideshow by jarheadbpa | Photobucket |
| rbickle |
08-12-2014 03:26 PM |
You might want to connect that E brake on only one side. The lokar handle doesn't really give enough leverage to engage both rear park brakes sufficiently. I've tried several different things, but it still won't hold on a slope. Lone star is now recommending that you connect only one side.
I have also installed a brake line valve on the rear brakes which just holds brake pressure to the rear when you engage it. You can find them at speedway motors if you're interested.
You may also want to check out a sway bar at this stage. check out speedway engineering products online. I can give you the exact part numbers I used if you like.
Rick
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| bktlist |
08-13-2014 05:26 PM |
Suggest you ask LSC to take a look at your upper A arm install. The spacer plate may prevent you from acheiving an optimum alignment - it did for me using the A arm assembly you have installed and therefore may need to remove and grind out some of the frame plate for correct make up. Also it looks like your ball cup is upside down. I had to take my apart and flip but again LSC should now be up to speed and have issued a technical bulletin and updated their on-line instruction manaual to reflect correct installation :)
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| scott cooper |
08-14-2014 06:06 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by jarheadbpa
(Post 1313630)
Waiting on a shipment of parts to arrive so I am at a stand-still for now. I wanted to share where I am along with some photos so if anyone sees anything I should change, please let me know. Basically front and rear suspension are done. Waiting on LCA spacers and front brake line (I was sent the wrong one but it is being taken care of). Gas tank in, fuel line and most of the brake lines are plumbed. E-brake installed. As soon as I get the shipment, it will only take a few minutes to add the spacers then on to mounting the engine/tranny.
Update 08-08-2014 Slideshow by jarheadbpa | Photobucket
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Suggestion, might want to relocate fuel line, if prop shaft ever breaks could be instant fire |
| jarheadbpa |
08-14-2014 03:57 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by bktlist
(Post 1314398)
Suggest you ask LSC to take a look at your upper A arm install. The spacer plate may prevent you from acheiving an optimum alignment - it did for me using the A arm assembly you have installed and therefore may need to remove and grind out some of the frame plate for correct make up. Also it looks like your ball cup is upside down. I had to take my apart and flip but again LSC should now be up to speed and have issued a technical bulletin and updated their on-line instruction manaual to reflect correct installation :)
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Which ball cup are you referring to? My version of the assembly doesn't even have the new upper A arm in the whole thing. |
Quote:
Originally Posted by scott cooper
(Post 1314451)
Suggestion, might want to relocate fuel line, if prop shaft ever breaks could be instant fire
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I almost said the same thing when I looked, but then I thought at least it's outside of the cockpit. For that point, maybe we should all crush our Cobras and drive Civics with puny motors, anti lock brakes skid control and 258 air bags.
I ran mine on the outside of the hoops to be safe then ducked them back after the tail of the transmission. |
| bktlist |
08-14-2014 09:24 PM |
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| jarheadbpa |
08-15-2014 08:03 AM |
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.
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| jarheadbpa |
08-15-2014 08:15 AM |
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.
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| bktlist |
08-15-2014 05:57 PM |
glad to help out.
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| rbickle |
08-16-2014 04:27 PM |
ball joint boot
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.
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| jarheadbpa |
08-18-2014 05:43 PM |
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.
Update 8-18-14 Slideshow by jarheadbpa | Photobucket |
| jarheadbpa |
09-04-2014 10:44 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Luce
(Post 1314542)
I almost said the same thing when I looked, but then I thought at least it's outside of the cockpit. For that point, maybe we should all crush our Cobras and drive Civics with puny motors, anti lock brakes skid control and 258 air bags.
I ran mine on the outside of the hoops to be safe then ducked them back after the tail of the transmission.
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I saw your run in your build website. Anyone else have any other locations they ran the fuel lines? I was just following what Lonestar said to do on the runs. |
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