Before I get into the meat of this post, I'd like to talk briefly about
fear. I'm a perfectionist and if I'm going to do something, I want it
to turn out well. This can be a very good thing, but can also be
crippling.
Before I even turned a wrench on the Dart, I knew that I needed to make
some measurements. First, I measured ride height at the rocker panel,
since I was happy with the ride height. Next, I marked the center of
the rear wheel on the quarter panel. This helps later when figuring
your lower control arms, which dictate where the wheel will be.
After I took these notes, it was time to rip the old axle out. After
this was accomplished, I needed to raise the car and level it. I used
four RV stands placed under the frame of the car. These stands allowed
me to get the car perfectly level.
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