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VOODOO EVOLUTION 32R ASSEMBLY GUIDELINE #3 FRONT AXLE PREPARATION SPECIAL NOTE All Voodoo Hot Rods™ chassis components require fabrication and welding prior to installation. Due to the unique design of the Voodoo Evolution™ 32R Chassis, common over-the-counter suspension components may not bolt into the chassis without modification. Voodoo Hot Rods™ suspension kits are designed for the experienced chassis builder, our products do not provide a bolt-together assembly. Voodoo Evolution™ 32R Assembly Guidelines are numbered and should be implemented in sequence. . Fabrication is relatively simple and provides experienced hot rodders and professional builders with the potential to incorporate their own subtle changes in chassis assembly with the convenience of a pre- designed component that can be tailored to a unique installation. As chassis and suspension components provide critical functions it is imperative that in the interests of safety the very highest quality welding be undertaken by fully qualified technicians. STEP 1 – confirm front axle type The Voodoo Hot Rods™ Front Shock Mount and Front Watts Link and R&P Steering Mount kits are designed for to be used exclusively with I-beam front axles and will not work with tubular axles. Kits are available for either Chassis Engineering or SoCal Speed Shop forged I-beam axles. Only forged I-beam axles should be used due to their greater strength compared to cast I-beam axles. © Copyright Voodoo Hot Rods2011. PAGE 1/15
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VOODOO EVOLUTION™ 32R ASSEMBLY GUIDELINE #3

FRONT AXLE PREPARATION

SPECIAL NOTE

All Voodoo Hot Rods™ chassis components require fabrication and welding prior to installation. Due to the unique design of the Voodoo Evolution™ 32R Chassis, common over-the-counter suspension components may not bolt into the chassis without modification. Voodoo Hot Rods™ suspension kits are designed for the experienced chassis builder, our products do not provide a bolt-together assembly. Voodoo Evolution™ 32R Assembly Guidelines are numbered and should be implemented in sequence.. Fabrication is relatively simple and provides experienced hot rodders and professional builders with the potential to incorporate their own subtle changes in chassis assembly with the convenience of a pre-designed component that can be tailored to a unique installation. As chassis and suspension components provide critical functions it is imperative that in the interests of safety the very highest quality welding be undertaken by fully qualified technicians.

STEP 1 – confirm front axle type

The Voodoo Hot Rods™ Front Shock Mount and Front Watts Link and R&P Steering Mount kits are designed for to be used exclusively with I-beam front axles and will not work with tubular axles. Kits are available for either Chassis Engineering or SoCal Speed Shop forged I-beam axles. Only forged I-beam axles should be used due to their greater strength compared to cast I-beam axles.

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STEP 1 – identify four Lower Front Shock Mount Axle Spacers

The Front Shock Absorber Mount Kit contains the following components:

1 x Lower Left Front T6061 Aluminum Front Shock Mount Axle Spacer*1 x Lower Left Rear T6061 Aluminum Front Shock Mount Axle Spacer*1 x Lower Right Front T6061 Aluminum Rear Shock Mount Axle Spacer*1 x Lower Right Rear T6061 Aluminum Rear Shock Mount Axle Spacer*1 x Upper Left Pre-fabricated Front Shock Mount1 x Upper Right Pre-fabricated Front Shock Mount2 x Upper Shock Mounting Bolts2 x Lower Shock Mounting Bolts

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STEP 2 – ensure previous Installation Guidelines have been completed

Before preparing the I-beam front axle by installing the Lower Shock & Watts Link Axle Spacers it is essential that the following Voodoo Evolution™ 32R Installation Guidelines have been completed:

#1 Chassis Set-Up for Engine, Transmission & Suspension#2 Universal Engine & Transmission Mount Kit

STEP 3 - position left & right Front Lower Shock Mount Axle Spacers on axle

The left & right Lower Shock Mount Front Axle Spacers are T6061 aluminum spacers CNC-machined with a countersunk mounting hole, which must point away from the front face of the I-beam axle toward the front of the chassis when installed. Once fitted the spacers sit in the front web at the left and right outer ends of the I-beam axle.

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STEP 4 – fit left & right Lower Shock Mount Front Axle Spacers to axle

Use an angle grinder to carefully shape the top and bottom edges on the REAR face of the left & right Lower Shock Mount Front Axle Spacers so they sit flat in the center web on the left and right ends of the front of the I-beam axle.

IMPORTANT NOTEWhen shaping the REAR face of the Lower Shock Mount Front Axle Spacers it is critical to ensure the rear face and top and bottom edges of each spacer sit against the entire recessed section of the I-beam axle so loads are distributed across the axle's center web and the inner horizontal top and bottom flanges of the I-beam.

STEP 5 - position left & right Lower Shock Mount Rear Axle Spacers on axle

The left & right Lower Shock Mount Rear Axle Spacers are T6061 aluminum spacers CNC-machined with a threaded mounting hole. After fitting the spacers sit in the center web at the left and right outer ends of the rear of the I-beam axle.

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STEP 6 – fit left & right Lower Shock Mount Rear Axle Spacers to axle

Use an angle grinder to carefully shape the top and bottom edges on the FRONT face of the left & right Lower Shock Mount Rear Axle Spacers so they sit flat in the center web on the left and right ends of the rear of the I-beam axle.

IMPORTANT NOTEWhen shaping the FRONT face of the left & right Lower Shock Mount Rear Axle Spacers it is critical to ensure the front face and top and bottom edges of each spacer sit against the entire recessed section of the I-beam axle so loads are distributed across the axle's center web and the inner horizontal top and bottom flanges of the I-beam.

STEP 7 – position left Lower Shock Mount Front Axle Spacer & index axle

Position the left Lower Shock Mount Front Axle Spacer in the center web of the I-beam axle and accurately index the axle for drilling at the center of the hole in the spacer.

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STEP 8 – position right Lower Shock Mount Front Axle Spacer & index axle

Repeat STEP 7 to position the right Lower Shock Mount Front Axle Spacer in the central web of the I-beam axle and accurately index the axle for drilling at the center of the hole in the spacer.

STEP 9 – drill axle for Lower Front Shock Mounting Bolts

Positioned the I-beam axle in a drill press and use an angle finder to confirm it's horizontal. Use the indexes made on the front of the axle in STEPS 7 & 8 to drill 1/8” diameter pilot holes in the center web of the axle. Enlarge the two holes to XX” to suit the diameter of the supplied countersunk Lower Shock Mounting Bolts.

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STEP 10 – bolt left Lower Shock Mount Front & Rear Axle Spacers to axle

Position the left Lower Shock Mount Front Axle Spacer in the center web on the front of the I-beam axle and the left Lower Shock Mount Rear Axle Spacer in the center web on the rear of the axle. Pass the Lower Shock Mounting Bolt through the Lower Shock Mount Front Axle Spacer, through the hole drilled in the I-beam axle, and thread into the Lower Shock Mount Rear Axle Spacer positioned on the rear of the axle. Tighten snugly.

IMPORTANT NOTEOn final assembly use a thread sealant to suit the steel Lower Shock Mounting Bolt and T6061 aluminum Lower Shock Mount Rear Axle Spacer.

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STEP 11 – bolt right Lower Shock Mount Front & Rear Axle Spacers to axle

Repeat STEP 10 to fit the right Lower Shock Mount Front & Rear Axle Spacers to the right end of the I-beam axle.

IMPORTANT NOTEOn final assembly use a thread sealant to suit the steel Lower Shock Mounting Bolt and T6061 aluminum Lower Shock Mount Rear Axle Spacer.

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STEP 12 – identify two Front Watts Link Mount Axle Spacers

The Front Watts Link and R&P Steering Mount Kit contains the following components:

1 x T6061 Aluminum Front Axle Spacer*1 x Steel Rear Axle Spacer*1 x Steel Watts Link and R&P Steering Box Mounting Plate3 x Countersunk Bolts & Lock-nuts

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STEP 13 – measure and index axle center

Accurately measure the I-beam axle from side-to-side between the center of the left & right spring perch bolt holes and mark a vertical axle center-line across the front of the center web.

STEP 14 – identify & position the Watts Link Mount Front Axle Spacer

The Watts Link Mount Front Axle Spacer is CNC-machined T6061 aluminum with three countersunk mounting holes that must point away from the front face of the I-beam axle toward the front of the chassis when installed. Note that at designed front ride height the Watts Link Mount Front Axle Spacer is hidden behind the lower Grill Shell.

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STEP 15 – shape rear edges of Watts Link Front Axle Spacer to fit in axle web

Using the center-line marked on the axle in STEP 13 to ensure the Watts Link Front Axle Spacer is centered on the axle, use an angle grinder to carefully remove material from the top and bottom edges on the REAR of the spacer so it sits flat in the center web of the front of the axle.

IMPORTANT NOTEWhen shaping the rear top and bottom edges of the Watts Link Front Axle Spacer to suit the brand of I-beam axle being used, it is critical to ensure the rear face and top and bottom edges of each spacer sit against the entire recessed section of the I-beam axle web, so loads are distributed across both the axle's center web and the inner top and bottom flanges.

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STEP 16 – identify & orientate Watts Link Rear Axle Spacer

The Watts Link Rear Axle Spacer is supplied loosely bolted to the Front Watts Link and R&P Mount Plate and should be removed from this. The Watts Link Rear Axle Spacer is made from steel and can be identified by three threaded mounting holes. The spacer features a slight curve, which should be orientated to correspond with the curved shape of the I-beam axle.

STEP 17 – shape front edges of Watts Link Rear Axle Spacer

Using the center-line marked on the axle in STEP 13 to ensure the Watts Link Rear Axle Spacer is centered on the I-beam axle, use an angle grinder to carefully remove material from the top and bottom edges on the FRONT of the Watts Link Mount Rear Axle Spacer so the spacer sits flat in the center web of the rear of the axle,

STEP 18 – position Watts Link Front Axle Spacer & mark axle for drilling

Position the Watts Link Front Axle Spacer in the central web of the I-beam axle, check the center of the middle hole in the spacer is centered on the center-line marked on the front of the I-beam axle in STEP 13. Clamp the spacer in position and accurately mark the axle for drilling at the center of each of the three countersunk holes in the Watts Link Front Axle Spacer.

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STEP 19 – drill axle

With the I-beam axle positioned horizontally in a drill press, use the index marks made on the front of the axle in STEP 18 to drill three 1/8” diameter pilot holes in the center web of the axle. Enlarge the three holes to XX diameter to suit the three Countersunk Mounting Bolts.

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STEP 20 – bolt Watts Link Front & Rear Watts Link Spacers to axle

Position the Front Watts Link Front & Rear Axle Spacers in the recesses in the front & rear of the I-beam axle. Pass the three Countersunk Mounting Bolts through the Front Axle Spacer, through the holes drilled in the axle, and thread them into the Rear Axle Spacer positioned on the rear of the axle. Tighten snugly.

IMPORTANT NOTEOn final assembly use a thread sealant on the steel Front Watts Link Axle Spacer Mounting Bolts and the steel rear Watts Link Rear Axle Spacer.

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STEP 21 – proceed to #4 Assembly Guideline: Front Radius Rod Installation

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