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Well, the good news is I got the engine in and installed. It runs real well and I didn't have any hiccups after the re-install, although I only have 7 miles on it right now.
Anyway, When looking at the front wheels something clearly is amiss. The drivers side front seems to stick out 1/4-1/2" farther than the passenger side.
see pics
Keep in mind I haven't had an alignment done yet and the swaybar isn't installed. When I put it all back together I used new poly suspension bushings (both A-arms), and new lower ball joints. I also added the LS1 brake conversion including spindles, hubs, rotors, calipers, and brackets from the donor car. I also replaced the passengers side lower A-arm, I thought it was slightly damaged but was not certain.
I was thinking of loosening all the K-member bolts and trans mount bolt and trying to pull the whole assembly to the pass side.
oh, when I changed the engine I dropped it from the bottom and completely disassembled every component in the front. The wheels are 17x9.5" C4 corvette wheels w/ 275/17 hoosiers. I will probably pull the wheels back off and check every thing out.
Needless to say, I wasn't expecting this issue.
ideas?

y5e06 View Member Profile	Dec 9 2004, 04:53 AM Post #1
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 951 Joined: 2-January 04 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 88	Well, the good news is I got the engine in and installed. It runs real well and I didn't have any hiccups after the re-install, although I only have 7 miles on it right now. Anyway, When looking at the front wheels something clearly is amiss. The drivers side front seems to stick out 1/4-1/2" farther than the passenger side. see pics Keep in mind I haven't had an alignment done yet and the swaybar isn't installed. When I put it all back together I used new poly suspension bushings (both A-arms), and new lower ball joints. I also added the LS1 brake conversion including spindles, hubs, rotors, calipers, and brackets from the donor car. I also replaced the passengers side lower A-arm, I thought it was slightly damaged but was not certain. I was thinking of loosening all the K-member bolts and trans mount bolt and trying to pull the whole assembly to the pass side. oh, when I changed the engine I dropped it from the bottom and completely disassembled every component in the front. The wheels are 17x9.5" C4 corvette wheels w/ 275/17 hoosiers. I will probably pull the wheels back off and check every thing out. Needless to say, I wasn't expecting this issue. ideas?

CMC #37 View Member Profile	Dec 9 2004, 05:46 PM Post #2
CMCer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,932 Joined: 12-February 04 From: the sticks near VIR Member No.: 194	Bummer! Reminds me of when I had my big crunch into a K-wall at Thunderhill, bent the spindle on that side. When I upgraded to the CMC legal Baer kit they would not give me credit for that one! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

robz71lm7 View Member Profile	Dec 9 2004, 05:55 PM Post #3
Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,640 Joined: 25-December 03 From: Louisville, KY Member No.: 40	I would suspect a bent spindle. Check them out or get an alignment and you'll know for sure.

y5e06 View Member Profile	Dec 9 2004, 06:30 PM Post #4
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 951 Joined: 2-January 04 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 88	It appears as if the whole tire is sticking out a bit, not just one edge as you might expect w/ a bent spindle.