Thread: I got the front axle set in place, now what?

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As to ride hight remember the spring will compress some with the weight of the hotrod added. After you get the perch in place and the holes drilled for the spring. I suggest you bolt it up put a jack under the axel check the ride hight, yes a thousand times bring that axel back and tighter to the rad. Use the front spindles as a point of reference.

You will find there is more planing and measuring involved to make this happen then actual part assembly. Don't rush take your time to get things aligned you will be happier the end. BTW right choice to change that mess out that was hanging there.

Yes i can move the hairpins back towards the rear but,,,,,the further back I go the wider the frame gets. Right now where they are I had to spread them. That's why I was wondering if I can put my mounts under the frame? Also how would I set the ride height? Do I get my wheels and tires, both em on and them set everything? Also how should I measure for the back spacing for the disc brakes as to what wheels I can use.