I have to say it was pretty exciting to start assembling without the intention of taking it all off again.
The front suspension spindles went on and off several times though when I didn't like the look of the ball joint grease boots. I ordered some custom models and am much happier with the fit.
Rear suspension.
Note the board which is prying the mount open slightly to make room for the upper arm. Yes I can walk and chew gum at the same time.
The rear spindles are from a 1989 thunderbird and came with 4.25" diameter lug bolt circle. They went over to the CNC mill to drill holes for the 4.5" diameter lug bolt circle. Now The front and rear spindles match.
Suspension complete!
Front brakes, can't wait to scrape the paint off those discs.
The front discs are 2 piece units that have to be bolted together. To make sure they stay together the bolt heads were installed with Loctite and also have little holes drilled across them for safety wires. No way they will ever come loose now.
Rear brakes installed.
Love this feature on the front discs. With a little practice a person could change disc pads in probably less than 30 seconds.
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