Once the control arms were in the new McGaughys shock, spring, spindle, and disc brake kit were installed in the reverse order of the unstall. Then the McGaughys calipers were installed on the spindle.Once the control arms were in the new McGaughys shock, spring, spindle, and disc brake kit The McGaughys steering arm was bolted to the new spindle. The new McGaughys tie-rod end was then bolted to the steering arm. For the last mission up front the new flex lines were installed. Installation Jason then moved to the rear of the '55. He began by undoing the OEM shock. The OEM five-hole plate was then removed. The OEM leaf springs were then unbolted from the rear shackle hangers. '55 meet your new McGaughys brake booster, master cylinder, and brake lines. The OEM hamster water bottle of a master cylinder was removed. Jason then began removing the OEM brake lines. The brake pedal linkage was installed on the new McGaughys booster. Now the McGaughys dual master cylinder was installed. It was now time to run brake lines. Using a tubing bender Jason was able to achieve the correct bend to move around every corner, zigzag, and other obstacle.It was now time to run brake lines. Using a tubing bender Jason was able to achieve the co Here you can see the finished brake lines for the driver's side with all the proper bends. Also be sure to bend the brake lines with several loops near the top. This allows the brake line to flex and perform better.Here you can see the finished brake lines for the driver's side with all the proper bends. After our new lines were formed they were then flanged. Be sure and put the fitting on before you flange, because you don't want to have to redo the entire line.After our new lines were formed they were then flanged. Be sure and put the fitting on bef When running lines to the rear and passenger side couplings like these come in handy to join separate lines together. By doing this you don't have to bend one giant brake line.When running lines to the rear and passenger side couplings like these come in handy to jo Done, so until next time we're outta here. But first check out the Coker whitewalls! SOURCES Coker Tire 8-00/-251-6336 coker.com Mcgaughys Suspension Parts 5680 W.Barstow Fresno CA 93722 « | 1 | 2 | View Full Article By Dakota Wentz Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
