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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Woodstock Ontario Canada
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Center steering link for 34" frame
Hi Y'all,
I am looking to find what Chevy truck has 34" nominal frame (front)??? That will lead me to the correct center steering link I need. First, my truck is a full custom frame, 34" wide, (way-off-the-page). Frame rails are from a 1980 C-50 (C5000) with Leaf springs & I beam cut out. Now I mix and match steering components. Sectioned in, is a IFS suspension from a '87 C-30 cubevan dually (34" frame). Removed Saginaw power steering box (vertical with 2 U-joints), swing down, van design, (see first picture). This suspension has the center steering link with pitman/idler arms and tie rod end (holes) on the same plane (fore/aft). (second picture) Replaced with a Saginaw power steering box that lays over on angle to align with steering column. (This steering came from a '88 Suburban C-20) See third picture. Axle spindle and discs also now come the '88 Suburban too (8-bolt). This steering uses a center link where pitman/idler (holes) and tie rod end (holes) are 90 degrees from each other (fourth picture). Now, Chevy trucks ![]() NOW THE QUESTION: What year Chevy P/U trucks have a 34" wide frame (measured at the front)???? That year truck (P/U-Suburban) should yield a center link that has the Pitman/Idler (holes) and tie rod (holes) at 90 degrees to each other. Then I can go about finding one to bolt-in. ![]() Fall back position: Cut/splice/weld center link to lenthen it about 5". This is least desirable for safety reasons on highway. ![]() The rear suspension swapping Dana full float axles and springs is easy. Just cut, grind and fit new hangers etc. No steering geometry to retain. ![]() Thanx in advance for any leads for wide 34" (front) frame Chevy trucks. -Rick |
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