Thread: 32 Duece steel frame roadster lt1 engine build

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Finally got front end parts. Running Pete and jake 48" I beam. Speedway monoleaf and misc hardware from speedway. This frame is deuce steel frame with a model a front crossmember. They supposedly run custom made radius rods. I did order a set of cheap plain radius rods to help with mock up and to determine measurements. I have a view questions so hopefully some of you guys can help out.

I have read that positive caster needs to be around 8-10 degrees during setup and after frame is on the ground with wheels it should be around 5-6 degrees depending on rake, does this sound about right?

As you can see in the picture the frame is already setup for holes to mount radius rods. I am short by a few inches. Current setup is monoleaf on bottom and 4 spacers up inside cross member. Wondering if it is a options to raise the leaf within cross member and put spacers under the leaf. This would raise the up and draw my radius rods closer to the mounting locations. Thoughts on this idea? IMG_0632.jpgIMG_0637.jpgIMG_0639.jpg