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1967-1972 Chevrolet Trucks - Project Get Shorty - Tech

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The deluxe kit comes with... 
   
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The deluxe kit comes with an entire tie rod setup. Using the appropriate jamb nuts, the tie rod ends were screwed into the POL adjusting sleeves.
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The new POL tie rods were... 
   
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The new POL tie rods were assembled to the length of the stock tie rods; that way the front end will track as straight as possible until we can get to the alignment center.
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Then I installed the tie rod... 
   
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Then I installed the tie rod to the spindle and center link.
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Dig the new dual master cylinder,... 
   
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Dig the new dual master cylinder, dual-diaphragm 8-inch booster, and proportioning valve. Instead of going with a zinc-plated setup, POL hooked us up with a chromed master cylinder, polished stainless booster, and polished proportioning valve.
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Before I installed the setup... 
   
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Before I installed the setup on the firewall, I had to determine the proper length for the power booster push rod, which attaches to the brake pedal. Once I determined the correct length, I tightened the jamb nuts.
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The last step for now was... 
   
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The last step for now was to install the setup on the firewall.
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