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04-25-2026, 04:50 PM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

Yes got that one switched. And someone said to switch the power steering bolt too. Just wondering if there are any others or if there is any reason...

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04-25-2026, 04:22 PM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

Are all of these bolts okay to insert front to back like the manual shows? Also, I’ve got the top and bottom adjustment dials on the shocks set...

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04-25-2026, 01:23 PM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

Okay will do. What’s ideal? That the end of the bolt sit flush with the end of the nylon lock nut? Or just past it?

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04-25-2026, 12:32 PM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

For these lower control arms, when I put the 2.75 bolts through to mount the shock, there are only 2 or 3 threads poking through on the other side....

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04-21-2026, 10:58 AM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

Right. That helps it make more sense. Thank you!

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04-21-2026, 10:57 AM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

Thank you. I'm a bit of an overanalyzer (clearly), but I'll get better about that throughout the build (hopefully). So grateful for all your (and...

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04-21-2026, 07:48 AM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

Makes sense. I just needed a minute to think about how movement happens there. If the inner race is clamped firmly, that doesn't stop the shocks from...

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04-20-2026, 10:42 PM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

Okay found the trick for spreading the tabs. Push the threaded rod through with all on the rod within the tabs and just use a wrench to slowly turn...

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04-20-2026, 10:20 PM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

I don’t know about the threaded rod trick for spreading suspension tabs. I could look that up. I figured they need to have some play so that the heim...

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04-20-2026, 08:53 PM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

Got the Konis ready, just going to wait on some advice for the spacers and how much play there should be before I bolt them up. I'm going to turn...

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04-20-2026, 07:14 PM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

For the KONI double adjustables, I can’t get them to fit with the .675 spacers on the top mount. Are they wider than the regular red ones? Should I...

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04-20-2026, 01:00 PM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

Got it. Thank you!

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04-19-2026, 06:23 PM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

Thank you! It's the lower. Can you just replace the boot? Is it a pretty easy swap out? Looking at it I can't tell how you would remove it, but...

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04-19-2026, 05:23 PM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

A couple of quick questions. 1. I noticed the tiniest little tear in one of the ball joint boots. When it's just sitting there, it's practically...

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04-19-2026, 04:48 PM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

Okay great. Thank you!

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04-19-2026, 11:56 AM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

How far should I go without p/s rack? Am I at least good to move on to double adjustable Konis and spindles?

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04-18-2026, 09:53 PM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

Haha! Okay, they're put away in the "extra parts" box. Thank you!

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04-18-2026, 08:50 PM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

Thank you! I just finished rotating those front LCA bolts. My LCAs are the silver forged aluminum. You don’t think that would change anything with...

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04-18-2026, 05:55 PM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

Oh, really? Man it looked like there is a little groove on the ball joint below that boot that it would fit into. When I Googled it, it said it does...

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04-18-2026, 04:52 PM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

Got the body off today with some help from friends. Installed the lower control arms and torqued them down. Started assembling the Koni double...

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04-17-2026, 05:54 PM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

Ah, okay makes sense. Thanks. And these ball joint boots just go on the upper and lower front ball joints?

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04-17-2026, 04:07 PM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

So we've finished the inventory. Missing the center section, steering rack, engine mounts, all the black anodized panels and a few other things. I...

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04-15-2026, 10:23 PM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

I like that one. Thanks!

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04-15-2026, 08:35 PM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

So I didn’t actually get a POL list. I just assumed I was supposed to make my own based on the individual items they had marked with a zero instead...

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04-15-2026, 04:53 PM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

Still working through the inventory. I received the correct shifter. FactoryFive just said to cut off the end and drill a new hole if I want it to be...

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04-11-2026, 05:47 AM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

Thanks. Sorry I forgot the manual had all of that detail on the e-brake. It did confirm I am missing some spacers and the female rod end piece. ...

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04-10-2026, 10:33 PM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

Oh okay, so factory five probably just copied text from the 30th anniversary roadster description into the 30th anniversary coupe description and...

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04-10-2026, 08:18 PM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

Hey guys. Got to box 25 tonight. I got a little confused with the names of the e-brake parts. I've included some pictures. But I think I'm missing...

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04-09-2026, 12:04 PM

Afdent11 replied to a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

Thank you guys so much for the responses and great advice! My wife and son and I started on the inventory last night. My other son and daughter poked...

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04-08-2026, 06:48 PM

Afdent11 started a thread TN Father and Son Coupe Build - Need to grind spacers for Konis? in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

Our kit finally arrived today! I'm excited and overwhelmed. My son (14) is just excited. I've never done anything nearly this mechanically intense...

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