April 2004	Steering and Rear End Installation
		Hey it is starting to look like a front end. Axles, steering and suspension are all installed. They say power steering is not needed but I decided that I would put power steering in so that is why you see the power lines are still in place. The battery box went in next (not in this picture).  I see why it is suggested to install a new battery.  Once the car is completed, getting the battery replaced will be a pain. It also explains why some run battery connections to the trunk in case you need a jump start. Sounds like a great idea to me.
		The rear end was the next challenge. Here it is being lifted into place. Here you can get a good look at the extension bracket that comes with the kit to lower the connection point for the lower control arm. It was pretty easy to bolt in the upper and lower control arms. The harder part was understanding the use and placement of quad shocks and vertical shocks.  I have the quad shocks from the donor but I have no vertical shocks.  Hum , might be my first mistake.  I have to ask the forum if I was supposed to save those from the donor car. Oh, look closely you can see the bottom of the battery in the upper left corner of the picture.
		Here is view of the rear spring.  You have to look closely if you want to see the placement of the rubber spring cushion. The springs are initially adjusted so there is about one half a coil above the top of the spring's conical mount.  Sound confusing?  It is.... but you will figure it out.
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