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Join Date: May 2006
Location: W-S, NC
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Hi folks,
Thought I would ask here first. My '86 C10 swb has started driving a bit erratically lately. ![]() Does anyone know what I need to fix this problem? Can I fix it or will I need to take it to a spring shop? Any help will be appreciated. ![]()
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Denton county Texas
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Re: Rear spring
The axle should not have any play on the spring. There is a locating pin on the axle housing and they do break off sometimes.Loosen the U-bolts carefully I would recomend some kind of lubicant like wd-40 before loosening.Then raise the truck off of the axle and look for that pin.If it is not there you can have the saddle welded directly to the axle housing.
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Posts: 798
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Re: Rear spring
I agree - that axle should not be moving around at all.
As for getting the u-bolts off, you might need something a little stronger than WD-40 to break the corrosion of 20+ years and get the nuts off. I did something similar a number of years ago, and ended up using my "blue-tipped" wrench to cut the bolts. Of course, you could always use a angle grinder as well. Just be carefull if you use a distructive method, because the u-bolts are typically in tension and come apart with a little energy - nothing too scary, just something to keep in mind. If you CAN back off the nuts, this is not an issue. As for fixing the broken pin, I don't really know what to suggest. Never done that before. I assume someone else will chime in though. |
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: W-S, NC
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Re: Rear spring
Thanks guys,
I appreciate the help.
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