[7] How important is proper alignment? Before continuing, five professionals were consulted to eyeball, check the level, observe the measurements and then agree that the crossmember is correctly positioned.
[8] Here's a look at the crossmember in place. Notice how nicely the old crossmember blends into the new crossmember.
[9] HR&CS's Phil Damon mig-welds the crossmember onto the frame. It's a good idea to alternate between sides to prevent warping due to heat buildup.
[10] With the crossmember welded into place, the lower A-arm can be installed. Kugel uses nylon bushings for stick-free movement.
[11] The coilover shocks come with all the hardware required.
[12] The upper A-arm uses eccentrics, which are the key to aligning the Kugel front suspension. Simply twisting the eccentric creates positive or negative camber. Adding or removing shims changes caster.
[13] Notice that the A-arm bolt has a flat spot on it (actually two). This corresponds to the set screw holes in the eccentrics.
[14] The unpolished, non-chromed spindle is dropped into the lower A-arm ball joint.
