Thread: 1931 Model A Build Started in 2007

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I knew I was going to have about a 2 inch rake with the tires at ride height . What I did was purchase some RV trailer stabilizer jacks the type that screw up or down . With these I put in the rake and leveled the frame . This would have showed up any twists or bends the frame might have .

Here I left the body on and bolted also just to help hold frame from moving . I read and heard the frame was designed to shift with the road as much as the shock to help the ride .


Here you can see the stabilizer jack under the frame . These work great when the floor is out of level .



Inthe top post you can see 2 under the front rails also .

Well after reading directions for setting up sub frame , I measured and checked a few times and marked center . Heidts directions only allow 1 degree negative to rear for bump steer issues so I made sure I held it in that tolerance.


So with everything set and a check over many times on its position I clamped the sub frame into weld position .

Here they wanted a inside boxing plate installed before setting the sub frame so I had them prepared before welding .

Here after I welded it all in and mocked in control arms and spindle I was amazed the 103.5 inch wheel base was right on . I stone finished all the welds to smooth them out . You see additional weld platter from more welding .

Here it is a mock up assembly ,