Today, i was able to get the left front all back together, including clearancing the dust shield and replacing the tie rod end. I'm currently taking a break for a little bit, but would like to get the sway bar back in and wheels back on it, so I can see if I need to roll the fender edges in the front.
Anyway, the last time I did this, I don't think I took any specific photos. If you're going to run the McGaughy 2" drop spindles, there are a couple extra modifications that you'll probably have to do. First is grind down about 1/2" of the top of the spindle casting, about a half inch back from the upper ball joint mounting pad end. On full downward extension, the edge of the upper control arm will rub here.
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I ended up having to finish grind both sides with the spindle installed, using a Dremel and a carbide bur bit. By jacking the lower control arm up a few inches, it gave me enough room to get in there with the bit. Eventually it didn't rub. With the shock in it was even better, as it did not allow the suspension to drop as far.
The other mod is to cut a 1" wide by 3" long slot in the dust shields, just below the factory opening, to clear the tip of the lower control arm.
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Hopefully there will be more to come later on tonight.
