Speedtech 70-81 Camaro Chicane Coilover - Manual (Page 7)

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8. Mock up the lower control arm and coilover assembly to make sure the upper
Chicane mount is located in the correct location. This also ensures that all shock
components clear the frame. To allow you to work with both hands and keep
everything in place, support the lower control arm and shock assembly. We
recommend a small piece of chain or nylon rope. Align them so that the lower
control arm is level to the ground and set the shock approximately in the middle
of its travel (about 14” shock mount center to center for this application). This will
be close to the finished ride height. You must be sure the shock is not mounted in
a way that binds the bushings and/or bearings. Do not skip this step.
9. When you are sure everything is aligned properly, tack weld the upper Chicane
mount in this location.
10. Remove the shock assembly and then remove the spring from the shock.
Reinstall the shock into the lower control arm and the Chicane bracket to test
again for any binding through the control arm's range of motion. Now that you
have double checked everything and there is no bind and no clearance issues,
you can final weld the Chicane upper bracket in place.