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Old 02-13-2026, 02:31 PM   #37
PuzzleTruck
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Re: '59 4x4 Build

I took the truck out for a drive across town and found the steering was wandering and hard to keep straight. I went to a shop where some friends work on their project cars on weekends. That's where I discovered the shackles on the front springs were at the wrong end, making the caster negative. (Done by the previous owner) I swapped the springs around to put the shackles at the rear and it steers much better. I also found a loose ball joint and tie rod end, so replaced them.

I've been busy with other projects, but will get to finishing the interior soon.
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'59 Stepside w/ '55 front clip, on '79 Blazer 4x4
with '02 Vortec 6.0 and 4L60E
'66 Corvair Mid-engine EFI 350
My truck build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=832276
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