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ROADKLL

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Well last night got the last pieces off, the upper control arm brackets. Rivets easy, top 2 bolt on each easy, the last 2 bottom bolts on each A PAIN. Headers all other stuff in the way. now to cut the spring perches out, clean, paint and assembly begins:)
 

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ROADKLL

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Well it is now down to grease all of the new AQ1 rear and the QA1 front, bleed the brakes one more time and then a 4 wheel alignment. Only thing left is the front and rear sway bars. Will be a bit, all are on back order
 

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To me, the perfect rake that i have it all set up at. Will have to let all settle for a few then go back to all four corners.
 

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Got the greasing done and rechecked some torques. Pulled it out of the shop for a couple of pics, will be going for alignment on Saturday:)
 

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I've heard nothing but good things about the QA1 stuff, you're gonna love it
 

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Well Alignment done and sway bars on... LOVE IT!
 

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Just some Halloween pics at a friends
 

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Roadkill can you give me some details on your rims and tires? I am Finishing up my qa1 and looking to get new rims and tires.

Rim size?
Back spacing?
Tire size?

Thank you.
 

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How do you like the rear brake conversion and what made you go with that option?
 

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Roadkill can you give me some details on your rims and tires? I am Finishing up my qa1 and looking to get new rims and tires.

Rim size?
Back spacing?
Tire size?

Thank you.
Sorry for the 7 month late answer. Will get the backspacing for you. 18, Front is 18x8 and Back is 18x9.5.
You probably already gor the wheels and tires.
 

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ROADKLL

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How do you like the rear brake conversion and what made you go with that option?
Love it. Hardest part was the proportioning valve, sucks where chevy put it:(
 

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