Anyone near Lake Placid NY ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72MARIO · 08-09-2014, 09:27 PM

We took the 68 Suburban on a really long road trip from Ontario Canada to Carsile PA then all over Cape Code. We have had a vibration the has gotten worst over the last few hours of driving. Looks like I need a new yoke for the rear diff as the tabs that hold the joint centered are worn. I had a shop weld the missing tab and replace the u joint but it didn't fix it.

I am looking for a shop in this area that can replace the yoke and verify the u joint angles . Were in Concord MA till noon is Sunday then going to head further north to NY If I keep it under 60mph its OK.

It was really cool to see these trucks at the Trucks nationals.

72MARIO · 08-10-2014, 12:04 PM

Anyone....

**truckdude239** · 08-10-2014, 01:19 PM

sorry i'm all the way down in nc so no help heres a ttt

**special-K** · 08-10-2014, 02:17 PM

I have been wondering how you were making out. I was frazzled and forgot to get your number when I saw you as I was leaving. I'd say post in the NY forum but they get few posts there. I posted a link to this thread in General Discussion

***Liz*** · 08-10-2014, 03:03 PM

I honestly don't know many members up that way. I know we have them, I just dont know of them. Id spam post it around the site and see. Go ahead and post on all the busy areas you need to.

72MARIO · 08-10-2014, 04:21 PM

Well I bought a 2 ton bottle jack and a digital level and set the angles in the home depot parking lot. Hope there right

SS Tim · 08-10-2014, 04:42 PM

If you still need help you are probably better off heading up I-87 North to Plattsburgh. The back way into Lake Placid/Saranac Lake while scenic probably isn't going to get you much help even tomorrow.

72MARIO · 08-10-2014, 08:35 PM

Its still not smooth much better. I changed the rear to point up to 5 and the trans is down 4.4. I can't get the trans up any higher. 4.0 on trans would be the highest but not going to happen in a parking lot.

Rickmunter1 · 08-10-2014, 08:49 PM

Saw you on I-87 today NICE RIDE!!!

**builtnb** · 08-10-2014, 10:39 PM

Hi - I'm near exit 30 off the NY State Thruway I90 (Herkimer, NY 13350). I would be willing to give you a yoke if you get anywhere near here. Let me know if I can help you out. Wayne

Scottcoda · 08-11-2014, 01:23 PM

Wish I had seen this post sooner... I am by exit 25 (87) and have a mechanic that only works on classic rides in his shop. If anything we could of put the truck on the lift and see if he can fiqure it out.. If you head back down this way (Chestertown/brant lake) send me a pm

08-09-2014, 09:27 PM	#1
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Anyone near Lake Placid NY ? We took the 68 Suburban on a really long road trip from Ontario Canada to Carsile PA then all over Cape Code. We have had a vibration the has gotten worst over the last few hours of driving. Looks like I need a new yoke for the rear diff as the tabs that hold the joint centered are worn. I had a shop weld the missing tab and replace the u joint but it didn't fix it. I am looking for a shop in this area that can replace the yoke and verify the u joint angles . Were in Concord MA till noon is Sunday then going to head further north to NY If I keep it under 60mph its OK. It was really cool to see these trucks at the Trucks nationals. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

08-10-2014, 12:04 PM	#2
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: Anyone near Lake Placid NY ? Anyone.... __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

08-10-2014, 01:19 PM	#3
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Anyone near Lake Placid NY ? sorry i'm all the way down in nc so no help heres a ttt __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

08-10-2014, 02:17 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Anyone near Lake Placid NY ? I have been wondering how you were making out. I was frazzled and forgot to get your number when I saw you as I was leaving. I'd say post in the NY forum but they get few posts there. I posted a link to this thread in General Discussion __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 08-10-2014 at 02:23 PM.

08-10-2014, 03:03 PM	#5
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	Re: Anyone near Lake Placid NY ? I honestly don't know many members up that way. I know we have them, I just dont know of them. Id spam post it around the site and see. Go ahead and post on all the busy areas you need to.

08-10-2014, 04:21 PM	#6
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: Anyone near Lake Placid NY ? Well I bought a 2 ton bottle jack and a digital level and set the angles in the home depot parking lot. Hope there right Attached Images __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

08-10-2014, 04:42 PM	#7
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Anyone near Lake Placid NY ? If you still need help you are probably better off heading up I-87 North to Plattsburgh. The back way into Lake Placid/Saranac Lake while scenic probably isn't going to get you much help even tomorrow. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban Last edited by SS Tim; 08-10-2014 at 09:02 PM.

08-10-2014, 08:35 PM	#8
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: Anyone near Lake Placid NY ? Its still not smooth much better. I changed the rear to point up to 5 and the trans is down 4.4. I can't get the trans up any higher. 4.0 on trans would be the highest but not going to happen in a parking lot. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

08-10-2014, 08:49 PM	#9
Rickmunter1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: West Suffield, CT Posts: 15	Re: Anyone near Lake Placid NY ? Saw you on I-87 today NICE RIDE!!!

08-10-2014, 10:39 PM	#10
builtnb Active Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ilion, NY Posts: 130	Re: Anyone near Lake Placid NY ? Hi - I'm near exit 30 off the NY State Thruway I90 (Herkimer, NY 13350). I would be willing to give you a yoke if you get anywhere near here. Let me know if I can help you out. Wayne

08-11-2014, 01:23 PM	#11
Scottcoda Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brant Lake New York Posts: 224	Re: Anyone near Lake Placid NY ? Wish I had seen this post sooner... I am by exit 25 (87) and have a mechanic that only works on classic rides in his shop. If anything we could of put the truck on the lift and see if he can fiqure it out.. If you head back down this way (Chestertown/brant lake) send me a pm __________________ 68 GMC 2500 stepside LWB 250CI

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