El Cheapo vs. 440
With the Milodon oilpan the centerlink hit the pan even at little steering to the right.
I really didn't want to smash or cut the Milodon. So I cut the idler-bracket off and had it welded back to the K-member about an inch deeper.
As a result I do have about 1/2" clearance between idler arm and oilpan.
After that I rebuilt the front suspension and cleaned all the parts up.
I brushed the spindels and sprayed some Protewax onto them. The result is not as shiny as in the foto.
And finally I could bolt the fresh suspension back together. This was fun!
With the Milodon oilpan the centerlink hit the pan even at little steering to the right.
I really didn't want to smash or cut the Milodon. So I cut the idler-bracket off and had it welded back to the K-member about an inch deeper.
As a result I do have about 1/2" clearance between idler arm and oilpan.
After that I rebuilt the front suspension and cleaned all the parts up.
I brushed the spindels and sprayed some Protewax onto them. The result is not as shiny as in the foto.
And finally I could bolt the fresh suspension back together. This was fun!