Position of radius arms on I-beams

[lsevenpj]

Hi. I'm in the process of disassembling the brakes,spindles, etc. from my 68 2 wheel drive. My question is: When I remove the radius arms from the I-beam,what determines the correct position when they are reinstalled?(at the beam) Is there a detent or something they fit in for correct alignment? Or are they adjusted when a front end alignment is done?

[FORDification]

You mean the angle? It'll only install one way....one end gets bolted to the I-beam, the other end to the rear mount. Tighten up the rear mount and then get the front end aligned.

[lsevenpj]

Thanks for your reply. Was'nt sure if there was some fixed position where arm attached to the i-beam. Next question: Is adjusting (or checking) the angle of the radius arm/I-beam connection part of a "normal" alignment procedure?

[fordman]

i dont think so. the botl holds it pretty much in one place. dont tighten the bolt until the rear is in place and tight though.

[FORDification]

That angle is constant and solid...it doesn't move. (Well, it's not supposed to, anyway!)