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  1. JimSwinford

    Lengthening A-arms

    I thought about putting a Corvette rear in the S10, Mishar, BUT money is an object here. I know I'll never get 1/2 of what I put in this vehicle back and it is just a hobby after all! I'm just having fun. So far I've put in a 2000 LS1, a high performance 4L60E trans, LE1 brakes on front...
  2. JimSwinford

    Lengthening A-arms

    NormPeterson, you are a lifsaver! I talked to SCandC and have come up with THREE excellant ideas. 1. The spacers will work but only by using a hub concentric type spacer. Fred Groke (of Hemi cuda fame) will make a pair for just 230 usd (apparently they'll work for a 1000 HP dragster)...
  3. JimSwinford

    Lengthening A-arms

    Ah mishar, have you no soul? Modifications for looks are one of the backbones of Hot Rodding. Yes I am concerned about killing driver(me!!!) and passengers, Thats why I started this thread, to get input from people more knowledgable than I. I know the GM "G" body uses basically the same...
  4. JimSwinford

    Lengthening A-arms

    Hi All: I'm an Architectual engineer and my favorite hobby is modifing an 2000 S-10 "Xtreme". So far I've replaced the engine with a LS-1, and upgraded about everything. However I've run into something that is basically over my head :-0. I love the C5 wheel design and presently have them...

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