I think I found a big piece of my handling issue - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Lattimer · 02-10-2013, 10:46 PM

Back end of my truck has seemed kind of funky since I got it. Seems to bottom out with no weight, and had a pretty good lean to the right. Also sits very low on what looks like original springs.

The springs didn't look too great, so I ordered a set of 2" lowering springs. Not sure if I want it much lower than that, as I still want the ability to use this as a truck. Anyways, I'm partway through the rear end. Installed new bushings in the trac bar, and swapped out one spring. Have to finish the other spring and put in the trailing arm bushings.

I did take one photo that I find amusing.

New spring is a 2" lowering spring, I believe the old one is an original HD spring according to the SPID.

Longhorn 70 · 02-10-2013, 11:13 PM

You may be on to something. I guess they just don't build things to last.

BHyatt · 02-10-2013, 11:13 PM

That may be it LOL!

jhwkns · 02-11-2013, 04:29 PM

Looks like a blue flame special.

**leddzepp** · 02-11-2013, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jhwkns

Looks like a blue flame special.

x 2. Looks like someone heated that spring to lower the truck.

Lattimer · 02-11-2013, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

x 2. Looks like someone heated that spring to lower the truck.

Good chance of it. Lots of other very wrong stuff was done along the way.

daves72C10D · 02-11-2013, 06:53 PM

Ahhh...gotta love those short cuts.....

02-10-2013, 10:46 PM	#1
Lattimer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mickleton, NJ Posts: 1,776	I think I found a big piece of my handling issue Back end of my truck has seemed kind of funky since I got it. Seems to bottom out with no weight, and had a pretty good lean to the right. Also sits very low on what looks like original springs. The springs didn't look too great, so I ordered a set of 2" lowering springs. Not sure if I want it much lower than that, as I still want the ability to use this as a truck. Anyways, I'm partway through the rear end. Installed new bushings in the trac bar, and swapped out one spring. Have to finish the other spring and put in the trailing arm bushings. I did take one photo that I find amusing. New spring is a 2" lowering spring, I believe the old one is an original HD spring according to the SPID. __________________ Shawn 1970 Chevy C-10 SWB, 350, TKO 600 5 speed My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881

02-10-2013, 11:13 PM	#2
Longhorn 70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,149	Re: I think I found a big piece of my handling issue You may be on to something. I guess they just don't build things to last. __________________ 1970 Longhorn, Front Disc, 350/4 bolt, 882 heads, HEI, Edelbrock, 700R4, HO-52/4.11. 1996 Corvette, Collector Roadster, LT4, 396, 450RWHP, 6sp, 4.11/Dana44/posi 5 point roll bar And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Gal 6:9

02-10-2013, 11:13 PM	#3
BHyatt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Castle, IN Posts: 199	Re: I think I found a big piece of my handling issue That may be it LOL!

02-11-2013, 04:29 PM	#4
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: I think I found a big piece of my handling issue Looks like a blue flame special. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

02-11-2013, 06:53 PM	#7
daves72C10D Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Vale, NC Posts: 283	Re: I think I found a big piece of my handling issue Ahhh...gotta love those short cuts..... __________________ 1972 Custom 10 Deluxe- original paint, interior- 72k miles http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2466316 Cheap, Fast or Good. Pick any two. 1990 Eagle Talon AWD 1991.5 W250 CTD 1992 Cushman Truckster- Haulster



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