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tismy55 · 12-30-2013, 07:50 PM

Got the front axle bolted in but the rear axle perch seems to be to short to reach the springs on one side. Has anyone run into this problem O r can someone give me some advise how to fix this?

RANDY COX · 12-30-2013, 09:13 PM

HOW much short is it, are the rear springs the same one side looks old and one side looks new or painted might be one side is flexed more than other.. might be in the arch of springs..

tismy55 · 12-30-2013, 09:18 PM

It's about 3/4" off I just primed one thats all

Auctioneerhere · 12-30-2013, 10:21 PM

I'm not sure what your trying to say. Better pics would help.

tismy55 · 12-30-2013, 10:26 PM

When I mount the springs in the hangers and raised the rearend up to the springs to align with the perches when I get one side on the perch the other side is 3/4" off from reaching the spring its like the rearend is too short.

bama63 · 12-30-2013, 10:54 PM

loosen up the front and rear spring hanger bolts on both springs, this will give the springs some wiggle room, line up the perches and tighten down all ubolts then tighten up hanger bolts. its worked for me many times, hope this helps.

tismy55 · 12-30-2013, 11:04 PM

Ok I will try that tomorrow. Thanks

tismy55 · 12-31-2013, 05:28 PM

bama63,, Thank you That worked it even lined up the shocks..

12-30-2013, 07:50 PM	#1
tismy55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hurst,Texas Posts: 173	65 chevy swb with 4x4 72 axles Got the front axle bolted in but the rear axle perch seems to be to short to reach the springs on one side. Has anyone run into this problem O r can someone give me some advise how to fix this? Attached Images

12-30-2013, 09:13 PM	#2
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: 65 chevy swb with 4x4 72 axles HOW much short is it, are the rear springs the same one side looks old and one side looks new or painted might be one side is flexed more than other.. might be in the arch of springs.. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

12-30-2013, 09:18 PM	#3
tismy55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hurst,Texas Posts: 173	Re: 65 chevy swb with 4x4 72 axles It's about 3/4" off I just primed one thats all

12-30-2013, 10:21 PM	#4
Auctioneerhere Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Miles City MT Posts: 241	Re: 65 chevy swb with 4x4 72 axles I'm not sure what your trying to say. Better pics would help.

12-30-2013, 10:26 PM	#5
tismy55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hurst,Texas Posts: 173	Re: 65 chevy swb with 4x4 72 axles When I mount the springs in the hangers and raised the rearend up to the springs to align with the perches when I get one side on the perch the other side is 3/4" off from reaching the spring its like the rearend is too short.

12-30-2013, 10:54 PM	#6
bama63 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: gadsden, alabama Posts: 468	Re: 65 chevy swb with 4x4 72 axles loosen up the front and rear spring hanger bolts on both springs, this will give the springs some wiggle room, line up the perches and tighten down all ubolts then tighten up hanger bolts. its worked for me many times, hope this helps. __________________ Due to financial constraints, the light at the end of the tunnel will be shut off until further notice

12-30-2013, 11:04 PM	#7
tismy55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hurst,Texas Posts: 173	Re: 65 chevy swb with 4x4 72 axles Ok I will try that tomorrow. Thanks

12-31-2013, 05:28 PM	#8
tismy55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hurst,Texas Posts: 173	Re: 65 chevy swb with 4x4 72 axles bama63,, Thank you That worked it even lined up the shocks..



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