Am i supposed to do this???

ChuteboxeL03

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Did u guys put a cotter pin in the blot on the lower control arm when installing your belltech spindles??? because it seems to me that u have to cut the bolt down a bit for the wheel to even go on. Is this true???
 

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ChuteboxeL03 said:
Did u guys put a cotter pin in the blot on the lower control arm when installing your belltech spindles??? because it seems to me that u have to cut the bolt down a bit for the wheel to even go on. Is this true???

What size wheels are you running?
 

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Yes you have to trim the lower ball joint stud.
Approx even with the cotter pin hole.
If you want to use a cotter pin, you have to drill a new hole for it.
Good Belltech 'how-to' info here:
http://www.timskelton.com/lightning/race_prep/suspension/spindles.htm
(photo courtesy of Tim Skelton)
ball_joint_drilling.jpg
 
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ChuteboxeL03 said:
buddy ur a life saver, serious. Thanks alot man its been drivin me nuts.
Thank Tim Skelton... not me.....
He has a great, informative website which documents all the popular Lightning handling and chassis mods.
Lots of photos for those that don't like reading instructions. :read:
http://www.timskelton.com/lightning/mods.htm
 
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