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    8/05/2021 8:34 PM  #1

    Nos681
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    From: Atlantic Mine, Michigan
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    65-66 spindles

    I know there are differences between 6 cylinder and 8 cylinder.

    My question pertains to overall geometry differences?

    Such as location of ball joints, steering arm, Ackerman, etc.
    I’m not an engineer and I never had 6 cylinder spindles for comparison.

     

    8/06/2021 1:14 PM  #2

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    From: Canyon Lake, Texas
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    Re: 65-66 spindles

    Ball joints are in same place.  Tie rod location is way different between six and eight on 64-1/2 to 66, which changes ackerman drastically.

    On 67-73, all spindles had same geometry and no change 6 vs 8.  They have different ackerman than 65-66 spindles.  There were differences between disc/drum and tie rod sizes.

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    8/06/2021 2:57 PM  #3

    Nos681
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    Re: 65-66 spindles

    Did the Ackerman actually change or did they just relocate the steering arm in a different plane?

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    8/06/2021 6:23 PM  #4

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    Re: 65-66 spindles

    They are definitely in a different plane. I would have to get another look side by side to verify ackerman. 
    I will be removing 6 cyl spindles on Jose’s 65 and replacing with v8 next month, so can compare then.

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