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chevy_mike · 07-24-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

Almost done except for the trac bar. Looks like the bolt on trac bar I got from CPP needs to be tweaked. It's too long so we will cut it down tomorrow and call it good.
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Is the truck on the ground, at ride height? If not, your bar might not be too long. If the truck is up on a lift and the rear suspension is hanging down, this is not how you adjust your track bar. You must be at ride height.

Just giving some info so you don't modify something and find out you didn't need to.

**slepysal** · 07-24-2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by chevy_mike

Is the truck on the ground, at ride height? If not, your bar might not be too long. If the truck is up on a lift and the rear suspension is hanging down, this is not how you adjust your track bar. You must be at ride height.

Just giving some info so you don't modify something and find out you didn't need to.

Right on !! Thanks for the tip

**slepysal** · 07-24-2013, 11:59 PM

Update the rear end is in !!! But.............. I couldn't get the rear brakes to bleed. So wheel cylinders, shoes, drums and hardware will be replaced tomorrow. stay tuned..................

**slepysal** · 07-28-2013, 12:12 AM

Update: well looks like my master cylinder is bad. Guess I got do the disc brake swap sooner then latter. The rear end swap came out great, and drives sweet! But since the rear end was a bit wider I ran into a problem.
As I had posted I was debating on what rims to use.... well that changed. Keep in mind my truck is a 1960 fleet side long bed.
The 15x8 Supremes, the 15x8 Cragar S/S ,and the 15x8 80's Rallys are all to wide. So that narrows it down.
I am going to go with the stealies painted red with some Spider caps.But will run my moon caps till I swap out the front drums.
I also had to replace my starter today ,and looks like my Ignition switch decided to sleep with the fishes too.. ah the fun of owning an old truck.
And before I get flamed Pictures are on the way.

**ChiefRocka** · 07-28-2013, 09:09 AM

I was waiting patiently for the "Im ready for the rear-end swap call", but looks like you got it done ...

Awesome !

SIR · 07-28-2013, 01:46 PM

i ran into the same problem on my rear end change...had to cut 1" out of the fender lip to make room....

**slepysal** · 07-28-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

I was waiting patiently for the "Im ready for the rear-end swap call", but looks like you got it done ...

Awesome !

Hey John how's it going ? How is the shop doing? Thought you and Rich would be to busy to do it !

Sir were have you been ? hope all is well for you. Thanks for the tip. As it is the 15X8 Supremes hit with no tire on them.

07-24-2013, 11:59 PM	#3
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: getting the ball rolling..... again Update the rear end is in !!! But.............. I couldn't get the rear brakes to bleed. So wheel cylinders, shoes, drums and hardware will be replaced tomorrow. stay tuned.................. __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

07-28-2013, 12:12 AM	#4
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: getting the ball rolling..... again Update: well looks like my master cylinder is bad. Guess I got do the disc brake swap sooner then latter. The rear end swap came out great, and drives sweet! But since the rear end was a bit wider I ran into a problem. As I had posted I was debating on what rims to use.... well that changed. Keep in mind my truck is a 1960 fleet side long bed. The 15x8 Supremes, the 15x8 Cragar S/S ,and the 15x8 80's Rallys are all to wide. So that narrows it down. I am going to go with the stealies painted red with some Spider caps.But will run my moon caps till I swap out the front drums. I also had to replace my starter today ,and looks like my Ignition switch decided to sleep with the fishes too.. ah the fun of owning an old truck. And before I get flamed Pictures are on the way. __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

07-28-2013, 09:09 AM	#5
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,151	Re: getting the ball rolling..... again I was waiting patiently for the "Im ready for the rear-end swap call", but looks like you got it done ... Awesome ! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

07-28-2013, 01:46 PM	#6
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: getting the ball rolling..... again i ran into the same problem on my rear end change...had to cut 1" out of the fender lip to make room.... __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66



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