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Post by puttzer on Nov 9, 2012 9:56:52 GMT -5
I used half inch steel plate that was cut to the shape of the frame for a K member spacer lol. I knew it was deep in the grey area but my thought was that I'd never seen one bend there anyway. Just wanted some extra bumper height. There was no way of getting it out at the derby and I was set on destroying something so I agreed to cut. Lots of good stuff on that pacer... Vic spindles, s10 steering box, Vic core support, ect. Tried a lot with that one. Just took so long to build. After that I followed the family into big cars and like it better. Can you give more info about putting the S-10 steering box in a Pacer and what did you use for steering linkage??
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Post by dpi on Nov 9, 2012 10:15:40 GMT -5
I used Vic tie rods and linkage all cut to fit. Built a box off the frame to hold the drag link. Also cut the drivers SI motor mount plate off the K member to clear the steering box and shaft then built around it to mount a 4.3 with a cradle. Also with Vic spindles you can heat n beat the upper A arm down around the spring bucket an weld it. The ball joint the sits against the bucket and can't break.
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Post by undertaker25 on Feb 21, 2013 13:25:00 GMT -5
Have a chance to get a Pacer for a really good price, but the front suspension has been taken off of it for a drag car...just wondering what I can use to replace it? S-10, Vic, etc? Any help would be appreciated...thanks.
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Post by C4 on Feb 22, 2013 20:29:34 GMT -5
^^^^Is the sub missing?
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Post by undertaker25 on Feb 25, 2013 10:15:47 GMT -5
No, the sub is still there, but I solved the problem...i bought 2...lol...1 complete and the one missing all the front components and rearend..so I'll just run the complete one first, then swap everything over to the other one. Thanks. What bolt pattern will fit these?
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Post by C4 on Feb 25, 2013 10:33:26 GMT -5
4.5 on 5....same as mopar/small ford
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Post by undertaker25 on Feb 25, 2013 11:58:56 GMT -5
Ok, cool...I appreciate the help.
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Post by undertaker25 on Feb 28, 2013 9:55:27 GMT -5
Got my pacer home yesterday...it had no front spindles on it...put spindles from a square vic under it, percfect fit. The steering box and drag link are missing on it though...Should I use the steering box and drag link from a vic or s-10?
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Post by dpi on Feb 28, 2013 10:27:38 GMT -5
S10 without power steering. Going to have to notch out the drivers side motor mount on the K member. Its easy to see once ya start putting it all together. Sets the bumper height nice!
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Post by dpi on Feb 28, 2013 10:30:32 GMT -5
Here's how mine sat Attachments:
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Post by undertaker25 on Mar 4, 2013 9:30:54 GMT -5
is there a reason to run the steering box without power steering other than more clearance?
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Post by C4 on Mar 4, 2013 10:34:54 GMT -5
simplicity
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Post by lowrollinjosh on Mar 8, 2013 10:30:43 GMT -5
enough room in one of these to run a V8 and derby?? ;D
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Post by C4 on Mar 8, 2013 11:10:25 GMT -5
I should imagine so. They were factory available with a 304.
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Post by lilbutchusmc on Mar 9, 2013 19:37:27 GMT -5
Does anything up front for suspension interchange with spirits or gremlins? Like spindles or A arms
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