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1979 Chevrolet K20 Install Backing Plate Over Spindle
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1979 Chevrolet K20 Install Backing Plate Over Spindle
We installed the arms and cone washers before painting the whole assembly to prevent rust. Next, the backing plate was reinstalled over the spindle.
1979 Chevrolet K20 Install Brake Rotor And Hub
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1979 Chevrolet K20 Install Brake Rotor And Hub
New bearings were installed in the hub and liberally greased with synthetic grease. The brake rotor and hub were then installed on the spindle. The first spindle nut was tightened until the wheel would not turn and then backed off. The second spindle nut was then tightened to 85 lb-ft.
1979 Chevrolet K20 Installed Arms
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1979 Chevrolet K20 Installed Arms
The installed arms offer plenty of wheel clearance and improved steering geometry. Applications with steeply arched leaf springs and/or less caster may require OTT's raised steering arms for spring clearance.
1979 Chevrolet K20 Straighten Knuckles Test Fit Tie Rod
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1979 Chevrolet K20 Straighten Knuckles Test Fit Tie Rod
After the arms were installed, both knuckles were straightened out and the tie rod was test-fit. We had to remove 2 inches from the DOM tubing for the proper fit. If you don't have a metal lathe in your garage, a chop saw will suffice. Another option would be to install the steering arms and then measure the exact length of tubing necessary and have it cut to length when you purchase it. After the proper length for the tie rod and drag link were determined, the bungs were welded into the tubing.
1979 Chevrolet K20 Tie Rod End And Drag Link End
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1979 Chevrolet K20 Tie Rod End And Drag Link End
The tie-rod end and drag-link end are close but should not contact each other during motion.
1979 Chevrolet K20 Ott Arms
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1979 Chevrolet K20 Ott Arms
The OTT arms are tapered in order to allow the tie-rod end to sit parallel to the ground.
1979 Chevrolet K20 Finished Frontend
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