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    Solid rear

    REAR1.jpgREAR2.jpgREAR3.jpgREAR4.jpgI'm new to building the '33 - can any one send good pix what the two brackets mounted to the solid axle should look like. I hope my images you can tell if I did it correctly (bolts aren't tightened yet). Also they say to use the long bolt - I actually have two long sizes - one seems too short as the bolt doesn't go through the lock nut and the other is too big. I can simple get one that fits but was wondering maybe I just have the brackets in the wrong place. The manual's pix are no help. How tight to tighten the large bolt since it will deflect the bracket?

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    Walter

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    Not sure I understand the deflection part of your question - there are shocks or control arms in every gap that you are bolting. All come with washers/spacers - in some places I had to add some extra washers to make a tight fit. You won't want any deflection of steel parts. I can post closeup photos of finished 3-link setup if that helps?
    James

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    My build: 350SBC, TKO600, hardtop, no fenders/hood, 32 grill, 3 link, sway bars, 355/30r19
    Previous cars: GTD40, Cobra, tubeframe 55 Chevy, 66 Nova, 56 F100

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    Here are mine

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    Last edited by wrp; 02-19-2018 at 10:42 PM.

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    I did get a few images, but still slightly puzzled, so if no problem posting your images should definitely help.
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    Walter

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    Hope these help. Mine is on floor, so not easy to get what you need. I'd choose bolts based on the load going on shoulder, not a thread where possible. If you zoom in you'll see I added washers on both ends, and padded with washers where spacers weren't quite enough.

    rearclose1.jpeg rearclose2.jpeg rearclose3.jpeg rearclose4.jpeg
    James

    FFR33 #997 (Gen1 chassis, Gen2 body), license plate DRIVE IT says it all! build thread
    My build: 350SBC, TKO600, hardtop, no fenders/hood, 32 grill, 3 link, sway bars, 355/30r19
    Previous cars: GTD40, Cobra, tubeframe 55 Chevy, 66 Nova, 56 F100

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    Here are some photos of my 4 Link. It might be easier to see since the rear end and frame are blue and the brackets are black and silver.








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