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| | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | Its not that you need the cab in place to make sure you get the suspension square. What you care about is that the suspension be square with the frame. You'll square the cab to the frame later.
The reason to put the cab and fenders on now would be to make sure the wheels end up sitting in the wheel well the way you want.
I'd suggest mocking up the truck, with the intended wheels and tires, sitting under the fenders. Make sure they are set at the correct track width, and then adjust the body up and down and the wheels fore and aft to get the look you want.
Verify that you'll still be able to turn and that there are no interference problems, and if all is well, mark the axle centerline and measure the height (frame above floor) so you'll be able to put the crossmember in the right place to get that look.
Its a lot more work than a couple paragraphs!
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