12:05 Garage- ’70 Duster build

[75slant6]

Tires arrived and I had them mounted up. This is my old 235/40 compared to the new 265/35 for the front.

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I'll get some more photos outside once I get my alignment done. I moved the LCA forward more to get the tire away from the rear side of the fender. The front wheels are 1/8" further out than the old ones, combined with the new tire, I thought it would be very close. I can easily get over 10 degrees of caster without contact. I love the fitment of this 10.5" wheel and 295 tire. I was never happy with the short 275/35, or at least the Falken I had. I measured just over 25". The 295 is a touch over 26". The wheel well is filled out perfectly now.

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Here's the real payoff! finally a decent size front tire. A keen eye will see my rudimentary alignment technique. Blue tape indicating a 20 degree steering angle, Straight edge on wheel, digital angle finder, and the best part, greased garbage bag turn plates. It isn't stupid if it works.
Oh if you ever see gymnastics tumbling mats in the garbage or for cheap on marketplace, they are great for working on the garage floor. My kid didn't need them anymore. There were 4 sections I cut apart. I gave one to a buddy and he also thinks its the best thing since sliced bread.
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How did you go about moving the LCA’s forward? Thinner spacer on the front and thicker on the back? My tires are a little farther back than I’d like as well.

 

[racerjoe]

How did you go about moving the LCA’s forward? Thinner spacer on the front and thicker on the back? My tires are a little farther back than I’d like as well.

Yes, and then some. I started a while back by cutting the tube that extended out the K flush and still ran a spacer. I mostly did this to bring the wheel center while running almost 7 degrees of caster. I just took the spacer out and put a thin machine washer next to the bushing.

 

[75slant6]

Yes, and then some. I started a while back by cutting the tube that extended out the K flush and still ran a spacer. I mostly did this to bring the wheel center while running almost 7 degrees of caster. I just took the spacer out and put a thin machine washer next to the bushing. View attachment 1716321857

Thanks! I’ll definitely have to add this to the list of frontend upgrades. Currently planning on installing dennys latest version of UCA’s, the taller balljoints and switch out my springs from 400lb to 450lb.