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Katrina/10 · 07-14-2013, 11:10 AM

Made some more progress. I bought a new U-joint for the steering column. I cut the end off the van column to shorten it, and made it into a D shaft by grinding 2 flat spots in it.

Katrina/10 · 07-14-2013, 11:22 AM

This is what it looks like now. I added some 2 inch blocks in the rear to bring it down to the same level as the front.

nvrdone · 07-14-2013, 11:28 AM

Gary - when you had the stock axle, what were you using for the power steering ?
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Katrina/10 · 07-14-2013, 11:34 AM

I had a home made power steering setup using a 75 C10 steering box mounted outside the left front frame rail, similar to the kits you can buy. I did not work well because I used the original steering arm on on the spindle, and it would not turn fully left or right. The kits use a shorter arm that is bolted to the top of the spindle, and should work better. But I can't say for sure, I never installed one.

solidaxel · 07-14-2013, 05:45 PM

That truck gets better looking every day !!

Katrina/10 · 07-14-2013, 07:43 PM

Why, thank you very much! Now it's time to drive it and make sure everything works right.

solidaxel · 07-14-2013, 11:06 PM

How did the alignment go on the front suspension?

nvrdone · 07-14-2013, 11:44 PM

Gary -thanks for the info. I've heard that setup doesn't work too well. I'm looking at using a Toyota land cruiser box that mounts on top of the frame rail. But that's in the distant future.
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Katrina/10 · 07-15-2013, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidaxel

How did the alignment go on the front suspension?

I adjusted the toe-in with a tape measure, and the camber with a level against the rim. Didn't mess with the caster, and it seems to drive fine. Very stable at any speed.

Russell Ashley · 08-09-2013, 09:38 AM

Still happy with it now that you have put some miles on it?

I'm sold on that setup, going to be my next upgrade probably this winter. I have to get the things I've already bought installed first before spending any more $$$ though.

Katrina/10 · 08-09-2013, 10:20 AM

Hi Russell, the suspension is working great, no problems with it at all. The old truck is a pleasure to drive now!

Russell Ashley · 02-11-2014, 05:34 PM

I think this thread convinced me that this is the way I want to go. I ordered mine yesterday so it should be here sometime next month.

Katrina/10 · 02-12-2014, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

I think this thread convinced me that this is the way I want to go. I ordered mine yesterday so it should be here sometime next month.

Great! Be sure and make an install thread, I will anticipate reading it!

DieselRat · 02-12-2014, 09:32 PM

Sweet looking truck and nice job on the upgrade!

Katrina/10 · 02-14-2014, 11:58 AM

Thanks, it all seems to be working well. The truck looks better in pictures, of course, the paint job is really old, but still looks decent. It's a lot more pleasant to drive now, I think I am going to do a gear swap in the rear axle soon to bring the RPM down.

07-14-2013, 11:10 AM	#26
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Project: Scott's IFS into 51 GMC Made some more progress. I bought a new U-joint for the steering column. I cut the end off the van column to shorten it, and made it into a D shaft by grinding 2 flat spots in it. Attached Images __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

07-14-2013, 11:22 AM	#27
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Project: Scott's IFS into 51 GMC This is what it looks like now. I added some 2 inch blocks in the rear to bring it down to the same level as the front. Attached Images __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

07-14-2013, 11:28 AM	#28
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,482	Re: Project: Scott's IFS into 51 GMC Gary - when you had the stock axle, what were you using for the power steering ? Posted via Mobile Device

07-14-2013, 11:34 AM	#29
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Project: Scott's IFS into 51 GMC I had a home made power steering setup using a 75 C10 steering box mounted outside the left front frame rail, similar to the kits you can buy. I did not work well because I used the original steering arm on on the spindle, and it would not turn fully left or right. The kits use a shorter arm that is bolted to the top of the spindle, and should work better. But I can't say for sure, I never installed one. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

07-14-2013, 05:45 PM	#30
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Project: Scott's IFS into 51 GMC That truck gets better looking every day !! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

07-14-2013, 07:43 PM	#31
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Project: Scott's IFS into 51 GMC Why, thank you very much! Now it's time to drive it and make sure everything works right. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

07-14-2013, 11:06 PM	#32
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Project: Scott's IFS into 51 GMC How did the alignment go on the front suspension? __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

07-14-2013, 11:44 PM	#33
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,482	Re: Project: Scott's IFS into 51 GMC Gary -thanks for the info. I've heard that setup doesn't work too well. I'm looking at using a Toyota land cruiser box that mounts on top of the frame rail. But that's in the distant future. Posted via Mobile Device

08-09-2013, 09:38 AM	#35
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: Project: Scott's IFS into 51 GMC Still happy with it now that you have put some miles on it? I'm sold on that setup, going to be my next upgrade probably this winter. I have to get the things I've already bought installed first before spending any more $$$ though.

08-09-2013, 10:20 AM	#36
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Project: Scott's IFS into 51 GMC Hi Russell, the suspension is working great, no problems with it at all. The old truck is a pleasure to drive now! __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

02-11-2014, 05:34 PM	#37
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: Project: Scott's IFS into 51 GMC I think this thread convinced me that this is the way I want to go. I ordered mine yesterday so it should be here sometime next month.

02-12-2014, 09:32 PM	#39
DieselRat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: HB PA Posts: 241	Re: Project: Scott's IFS into 51 GMC Sweet looking truck and nice job on the upgrade!

02-14-2014, 11:58 AM	#40
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Project: Scott's IFS into 51 GMC Thanks, it all seems to be working well. The truck looks better in pictures, of course, the paint job is really old, but still looks decent. It's a lot more pleasant to drive now, I think I am going to do a gear swap in the rear axle soon to bring the RPM down. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100



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