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I went through this exercise some time back. The first thing I did was build an adjustable jig. With the jig I mounted the original suspension and was marked and adjustable to incorporate changes before building another set of arms:



I have since given this away.

Second I approached it slightly different and laser cut arms. I was able to make the changes needed in the drawing program. Being able to draw meant I could add or change any parameter I wanted. The arms were cut and welded. There are several things I really liked about these arms:

1. Easy to change target specs

2. The arms look original!

3. The arms are adjustable in caster, width and caster.

Mine have 6.5 +/-1 degrees of caster. (I am running power steering).

Since getting the car running I have found I was a bit tight on the fenders. I was able to pull the a-arms in and gain more clearance. That kind of adjust ability is enormous. If I don't like the dimensions, modify drawing, re-cut! I have no spacers as the a-arms are cut to fit the car.

I am too swamped to make another set at this point but it is a different avenue to pursue. I also don't have other Pantera's here to test them on so the project has basically be shelved: