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Old 05-11-2020, 02:44 PM   #1
HeavyHauler
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How to adjust or center the rear end on 1968 Chevy C10

I recently lowered my 1968 Chevy C10 Shortbed 6 inches in the rear. It is a coil spring rear and I installed a new double adjustable track bar. I installed 5 lug cconversion axles along with rear disc brakes. I dont have wheels for it yet so it is sitting on jack stands.

From what points can I measure to get a accurate number as to how much the rearend needs to be adjusted left or right?

Also do I have to remove the adjustable track bar then center the rear end and reinstall the track bar OR can I just leave the track bar in place and adjust the rear by letting the rearend hang and adjusting the nuts on the track bar?
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Old 05-11-2020, 03:30 PM   #2
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Re: How to adjust or center the rear end on 1968 Chevy C10

You need to have weight on wheels to center the rear axle.

You'll need to pick a spot on the rear end (such as the brake hub face on each side), and measure from that point to a spot on the frame. Either to the same point centered between the frame rails or to the outer face of the frame on each side.
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Old 05-11-2020, 04:26 PM   #3
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Re: How to adjust or center the rear end on 1968 Chevy C10

Here is a link to my thread. Scroll to post 513 for how I centered mine after changing track bars.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...698377&page=21
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