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Buick Turbo Framerail Modification - Power Trip

PARTS & SERVICES:
Strange C-clip eliminator axle kit, assembled
(includes 1/2-20x3-inch wheel studs) P1011GOT $500
Eaton 8.5-inch, 30-spline posi 19559-010 $546
Reider Racing 3.42 ring-and-pinion GM10/342 $156
HRPartsnstuff Super Sway Bar 0450 $489
Cotton's framerail cut/bracing mods N/A $900
Setting up new gears in 10-bolt rear N/A $300
PART VII COSTS: $2,891
TOTAL COST TO DATE: $20,774

Buick Turbo Framerail Modification
The cover is placed, and its... 
   
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Buick Turbo Framerail Modification
The cover is placed, and its 10 bolts are screwed in-one longer bolt is supplied with a spacer, though it's not used with our application. They are tightened to 25 ft-lbs.
Buick Turbo Framerail Modification
The load bolts are tightened... 
   
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Buick Turbo Framerail Modification
The load bolts are tightened to 5 ft-lbs, and the jamb nuts are snugged. That's it! The 8.5-inch 10-bolt is now supported, and it'll take an engine much more powerful than this one to hurt it.
Buick Turbo Framerail Modification
Thanks to an excellent set... 
   
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Buick Turbo Framerail Modification
Thanks to an excellent set of directions, the HRPartsNStuff bar is a snap to install once the old bar is off. Minor installation is required to piece together the rod ends and brackets, there is some measuring involved to center the bar, and the crossmember mounts will need to be drilled. Here,...
Buick Turbo Framerail Modification
...Brian has bolted the high-quality... 
   
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Buick Turbo Framerail Modification
...Brian has bolted the high-quality rod ends to the bar and installed the poly bushings and brackets. Holes were drilled for the crossmember mounts (inset photo) and bolted up, and Brian has attached the driver-side's rod end to it.
Buick Turbo Framerail Modification
The axle brackets are installed... 
   
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Buick Turbo Framerail Modification
The axle brackets are installed approximately 27 inches apart, equally spaced and centered. Note to avoid the brake line during installation.
Buick Turbo Framerail Modification
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Buick Turbo Framerail Modification
Rubber mallet adjustments are made to the lower axle tube brackets and the poly brackets to be equally spaced from the LCA brackets. After final adjustments, the four bolts are snugged to 20, 26, and finally, 32 ft-lbs. A couple of hex-link adjustments later, and we're done.
Buick Turbo Framerail Modification
Just for the hell of it, we... 
   
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Buick Turbo Framerail Modification
Just for the hell of it, we threw on a 29.5x10.5x15W--and with minor clearancing of the chrome trim it would fit. As it is, I have a set of slightly smaller Mickey Thompson rims and tires just waiting to go on. Check out this build next time as I do some final prepping, bolt up the M/Ts, and hit Englishtown for a drag test.
TA Performance Products, Inc.
16167 N. 81st Street
Scottsdale
AZ  85260
HRpartsNstuff
2002 Industry Road
Atwater
OH  44201
Strange Engineering
847.663.1701

strangeengineering.net
Eaton Performance/Detroit Locker
26101 Northwestern Hwy.
Southfield
MI  48076
Reider Racing Ent, Inc.
12351 Universal Dr.
Taylor
MI  48180
Cotton's Performance Center
105 Walnut St
Agawam
MA  01001

www.cottonsperformance.com

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