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Calmax Control Arms
Control arms or “A” arms or maybe “wishbones” are the components that attach the spindle/brake assembly to the frame. In almost every case there is an upper and lower arm. The lower arm is the big one, supporting the weight of the front end through a spring or torsion bar. The lower arm is where…
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While control arms might be considered the horizontal members of the front end, spindles would be the vertical member that ties the control arms together. Both upper and lower control arms attach themselves through ball joints to the spindle. This is a cast iron part where the machined “axle” is located. The wheel bearings and brake rotors…
Read MoreEpisode 4: DJM 6″ Rear Drop
Episode 4: DJM 6″ Rear Drop Matt and Steve are back at it. Last time, we installed a DJM 4″ drop suspension in the front of our shop truck. Now it’s time to do the rear suspension. DJM has supplied us with a “flip kit” for the rear axle that should bring us down 6″…
Read MoreEpisode 3: DJM 4″ Front Drop
Episode 3: DJM 4″Front Drop We’re lowering the shop truck today! Our 1997 Ford F150 is badly in need of a set of ball joints. Why replace them with factory parts when we could be hot rodding? Come along with Matt and Steve as they install a complete DJM Suspension 4″/6″ drop kit in the…
Read MoreEpisode 2: Show Truck
Episode 2: Show Truck It’s a cold day here at Garage X – We managed to pick the ONLY day this season with snow here on the ground to do some work to the Shop Truck and we encounter a few surprises along the way.
Read MoreEpisode 1: ’79 F-150 Startup
Episode 1: ’79 F-150 Startup Join Matt and Steve as they try to get a 1979 Ford F-150 started up after it has been sitting in a New England driveway for quite some time.
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