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(6)
The rear end bracket can be held up tight against
the rear control arm mount with either vise grip
pliers, as shown in figure 2, or you can use the hole
in the bottom of the end bracket as a guide to drill a
hole in the control arm pocket and install a 5/16 hex
bolt with flat washer and nut into the rear bracket.
(7)
Using a marker or scribe, outline the front and rear
brackets where they are to be welded.
remove the sub-frame connectors and grind the
surface of the vehicle's sub-frame in the areas
where they are to be welded.
welding much easier and you will end up with much
better weld quality.
(8)
Reinstall the sub-frame connectors into place,
using the hardware supplied in the kit. (Nut plates,
5/16 hex bolts, washers, nuts, and new control arm
bolts, washers and nuts). Do not fully tighten the
control arm bolts at this time.
c-clamps should be used to hold the end brackets
in place tight against the vehicle's sub-frame
surfaces during welding. When properly positioned
into place, the main tube of the sub-frame
connector will be approximately ¼ to ½ inches
below the body pinch weld.
(9)
Tack weld into place, then recheck clearance,
level,
and
positioning
connectors in the vehicle. (At this point, it is still
easy to make adjustments but very difficult to
change after welding is complete).
(10) Begin welding with front-end brackets.
areas
that
are
surface. As you weld, you may need to form the
end brackets to the vehicle's sub-frame surface to
minimize gaps between the two surfaces.
can use c-clamps to assist you to pull the sides of
end brackets tight to the surface of the sub-frame.
(11) Weld as much of the rear end bracket to the lower
control arm mount as you can (sides, bottom, rear
edges, etc.). Remove the control arm bolts. We
have purposely oversized the control arm bolt-
holes for welding on the ID of the hole. This weld
must be level with or b elow the surface of the end
bracket so the washer will sit flat when tightened.
Note: The rear end brackets greatly reinforce the
lower control arm mount area when properly
welded. Reinstall control arm bolts.
(12) You
will
find
installation kit. These are to be used on the front-
end brackets to finish boxing in the end brackets
and add reinforcement into the floor pan cross-
member and sub-frame connector.
plate
is
to
be
surface of the right front-end bracket. The medium
length plate is to be welded on the inside of the
right-end bracket. (Figure 4 shows the filler plate
welded in place and finished off by grinding weld
smooth).
2001 Edelbrock Corporation
This will make
Vise grips or
of
the
sub-frame
Weld all
tight
against
the
sub-frame
three
filler
plates
in
The longest
welded
to
the
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The shorter filler plate is to be used on the outside
surface of the left front-end bracket and should be
welded in the same m anner as the other filler plates.
The fuel lines will need to be moved out of the way to
complete welding of this area. Note: Be careful not to
damage the fuel lines when welding.
Then
Fig. 4
(13)
Grind excess weld as needed.
sub-frame connectors and all welded areas to keep from
rusting. The 5/16 bolts, nut plates and hardware can be
removed to leave a smooth surface under your vehicle.
(See figures 4 & 5).
(You
(14)
Route the fuel lines over the top of the left side sub-frame
connector tube and reconnect the fuel lines. Reattach
the steel brake line to the factory clips on the vehicle's
sub-frame (see figure 6). Torque rear control arm bolts to
factory specs. 70 ft. lbs. Reinstall carpet, kick panels,
and rear lower seat cushions. Reconnect battery. Turn
ignition key on and check fuel lines for leaks.
your
Fig. 6
outside
(15)
Drive vehicle 20-30 miles, then re-torque the lower
control arm bolts.
Note:
Check into other Edelbrock suspension products to
further enhance the handling and performance of your
Camaro or Firebird, such as coil springs, lower control
arms, torque arm, panhard rod and strut tower brace.
Clean and paint
Fig. 5
Revised 7/01 (R&D)
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