I think I finally understand why they fit a C5 application the way they do. An ATS rotor is only 321mm in diameter vs the C6Z at 355mm. The caliper assembly must mount further inboard on the Cadillac knuckle. That comes out to 12.6", some wee rotors for sure. GM was pretty consistent with rotor thickness though. So the different diameter rotor has a longer, lazier arc than the smaller ones, that's why you have to clearance the edges. It's just dumb luck that it all fits the way it does
Maiting season. Back from the dead
- Thread starter Happy camper
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I didn't want to notch the front of the frame for tie rod clearance, but after many attempts with different end links kits, I finally notched it. I only took out the bare minimum, and welded inside and out.
The new rear end should be here this week, after I get that mocked up and check the rear frame for clearance .
Once that's done I'll be ready to get the frame painted and start putting stuff together.
The new rear end should be here this week, after I get that mocked up and check the rear frame for clearance .
Once that's done I'll be ready to get the frame painted and start putting stuff together.
Finally getting somewhere, my rear housing showed up today. Time to get everything mocked up in the rear and get the tabs for the brake lines, and lower bag mounts welded on.
Put the rear axel and rear brakes on this weekend, just need to run the hard lines and rear shocks. Half way to a roller.
More progress. I finally got all the front suspension in and everything seems to fit and function properly
Its finally a roller. I've been waiting for this day for a while. Just need to add fuel and brake lines.
Its finally a roller. I've been waiting for this day for a while. Just need to add fuel and brake lines.
Need some help. Can any body tell how much clearance is between this braket and the body, im trying to run my air lines on top but im not sure how much space is there, and I dont want to crush them when the body is on.
And while I'm asking, also how much space here also between the frame and body.
And while I'm asking, also how much space here also between the frame and body.
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I'm willing to go jack mine up and measure if necessary. I can say that I've got my exhaust hangers bolted there and there's just enough room to feed in a 1" bolt in from the top. As for body height off the frame, that would be body mount thickness minus a bit for "squish". Im unsure of the body mount thickness but again, I have some and can measure if you want. I also found these on a thread from 2020, credit to lilbowtie:
Sweet _Johnny
don't go out of your way, but if you happen to be under the car for something I would appreciate it .
