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A "shim" between the radius arm and the lower coil spring seat. I've seen exploded views where these are for '65-'69 but not '70-'72. Mine is a late model '69 and had a shim on the D side and no shim on the P side.
I installed chassis tech drop beams and the D side coil is just kissing the beam so I'm thinking I ought to use shims. Since I only have one and doubt I'll get another does anyone see a problem with just making one?
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A "shim" between the radius arm and the lower coil spring seat.
I've seen parts catalog exploded views where these (basic part number 5355) are for '65-'69 but not '70-'72 or 1973/79. Mine is a late model '69 and had a shim on the D side and no shim on the P side.
I installed chassis tech drop beams and the D side coil is just kissing the beam so I'm thinking I ought to use shims.
Since I only have one and doubt I'll get another does anyone see a problem with just making one?
I've seen parts catalog exploded views where these (basic part number 5355) are for '65-'69 but not '70-'72 or 1973/79. Mine is a late model '69 and had a shim on the D side and no shim on the P side.
I installed chassis tech drop beams and the D side coil is just kissing the beam so I'm thinking I ought to use shims.
Since I only have one and doubt I'll get another does anyone see a problem with just making one?
AR=As Required) C5TZ-5355-A .. Front Spring Shim / Obsolete
1965/73 F100/250 2WD
MILLER OBSOLETE PARTS in Binghamton NY has 2 = 607-722=5371.
NOS PARTS LTD in Waxahachie TX has 3 = 972-937-2201.
KLIMESH MOTOR SALES in Calmar IA has 4 = 563-562-3241.
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Look up the basic part number in the text, and...
AR=As Required) C5TZ-5355-A .. Front Spring Shim / Obsolete
1965/73 F100/250 2WD
MILLER OBSOLETE PARTS in Binghamton NY has 2 = 607-722=5371.
NOS PARTS LTD in Waxahachie TX has 3 = 972-937-2201.
KLIMESH MOTOR SALES in Calmar IA has 4 = 563-562-3241.
AR=As Required) C5TZ-5355-A .. Front Spring Shim / Obsolete
1965/73 F100/250 2WD
MILLER OBSOLETE PARTS in Binghamton NY has 2 = 607-722=5371.
NOS PARTS LTD in Waxahachie TX has 3 = 972-937-2201.
KLIMESH MOTOR SALES in Calmar IA has 4 = 563-562-3241.
I suppose buying one gives me a reason to fill up my cart with the sway bars I'm after as well as some other odds and ends.
I'll start calling Monday. I'll install the one I have to make note of the clearance (if any) it makes.
Between having only 1 shim and the nylon kingpin bushings I found upon disassembly there's no question someone's had it apart before.
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As a follow up I never purchased additional shims. These appear to my eye as being a level or camber correction part and if anything mine needs to go lower to correct for positive camber.
I'm now entertaining an adjustable height coil seat set coupled with shorter coils instead.
As a follow up I never purchased additional shims. These appear to my eye as being a level or camber correction part and if anything mine needs to go lower to correct for positive camber.
I'm now entertaining an adjustable height coil seat set coupled with shorter coils instead.
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