I'm running into a problem with the following combination:
Mike's drop spindle kit (58 Delivery)
New control arms from Ride Tech/Strong arms
Both items are good quality pieces, however, I'm not able to install (don't know the name of this piece either) the arm which connects the drop spindle to the outer tie rods. There isn't enough clearance between the spindle and the outside edge of the lower control arm.
The notes from Ride Tech states the lower control arm is not compatible with the '58 spindle. I never thought to ask if the spindle is based on the '58 design. And even then, I'd probably be in the same boat.
I haven't done anything with power steering yet. I was thinking about using rack and pinion but now I'm worried if I raise this arm that I might have other problems.
What are my options? Is there a way to raise this unnamed arm or is there an after market solution? I expect most any solution is going to be cheaper than replacing the spindles or lower control arms.
Here are some pics to show everyone what I'm running into.
This shows the arm sitting on top of the control arm about 3/4 of an inch above where it would normally go.
This is a close up with too much flash but shows the problem best.
Here is another similar to the first.
Mike's drop spindle kit (58 Delivery)
New control arms from Ride Tech/Strong arms
Both items are good quality pieces, however, I'm not able to install (don't know the name of this piece either) the arm which connects the drop spindle to the outer tie rods. There isn't enough clearance between the spindle and the outside edge of the lower control arm.
The notes from Ride Tech states the lower control arm is not compatible with the '58 spindle. I never thought to ask if the spindle is based on the '58 design. And even then, I'd probably be in the same boat.
I haven't done anything with power steering yet. I was thinking about using rack and pinion but now I'm worried if I raise this arm that I might have other problems.
What are my options? Is there a way to raise this unnamed arm or is there an after market solution? I expect most any solution is going to be cheaper than replacing the spindles or lower control arms.
Here are some pics to show everyone what I'm running into.
This shows the arm sitting on top of the control arm about 3/4 of an inch above where it would normally go.
This is a close up with too much flash but shows the problem best.
Here is another similar to the first.