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old fart · 10-07-2007, 10:40 PM

I just bought a 1970 k10 chevy and it has a body lift. The person I got it from was using it to plow his driveway. He had welded a new linkage from the pedal to the pivot arm on the frame. It is really interesting but it barely works. I was wondering how other people have dealt with this linkage problem. If you have a cab lift and a manual tranny you know what I am talking about. Thanks for the help. I am new to this forum

old fart · 10-08-2007, 09:36 PM

any help please?

caminokid · 10-08-2007, 09:37 PM

I have never done it. But someone here has to know all about the 4X4 stuff.

heyjoe · 10-08-2007, 10:16 PM

Check these guys out. I upgraded my linkage because it was wore-out.

http://www.speeddirect.com/index.aspx?nodeID=66

From the website:
"Kits are also available for vehicles with up to 3” body lifts – where a stock linkage may not fit. Pushrods are upgraded to a stout 9/16” OD with 3/8” mounting hardware."

old fart · 10-08-2007, 11:08 PM

heyjoe, I saw those but that is from the tranny to the frame. I need from peddle to frame.

heyjoe · 10-08-2007, 11:15 PM

The kit I purchased comes with both rods. Pedal to z-bar or pivot bar. Z-bar or pivot bar to clutch fork.

The speeddirect website is put together a little strange, check out all the related links.

old fart · 10-08-2007, 11:26 PM

HEYJOE thanks you rock. If anyone could post pics of how they set up the linkage with a lifted cab I would be greatful. I am contemplating switching to a hydrolic master/slave setup. Is the linkage from the pedal to the fram curved or straight?

:bansex:

**special-K** · 10-09-2007, 06:43 AM

Straight but with an offset.I`ve never heard of modifying clutch linkage for a body lift.I`ve seen the z-bar altered to clear headers.I wonder why you can`t just use stock parts.Do you have headers?

old fart · 10-09-2007, 10:21 AM

I will post pictures of my linkage today. Now I don't want to hear anyone laughing when you see it. Remember I did not make the linkage, it came with the truck.

old fart · 10-09-2007, 03:03 PM

here is a picture of the linkage where it comes out of the cab. Looks like it was made with a piece of black pipe.

Luvlegs · 10-09-2007, 03:16 PM

I can't help it... that is just too funny!
Gotta love bailing wire and twine mentality expressed through welding.
I certainly hope someone can help you get that straightened out!

Sorry, I just saw the "don't laugh post" - but I can't help it... I'm still laughing.... I think it's because I have a lifetimes memories and they all look like that (never any chrome, style or flash for me....I always get what you have this time)

old fart · 10-09-2007, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luvlegs

I can't help it... that is just too funny!
Gotta love bailing wire and twine mentality expressed through welding.
I certainly hope someone can help you get that straightened out!

thanks for NOT laughing.

please help me!!

Luvlegs · 10-09-2007, 03:24 PM

Could you not use a stock setup to get started and then make any necessary changes you need - at least you'd have a clean slate to start with. I'm sure there are pics on here somewhere of some setups that would be similiar - try Yukonjack's(?) build thread(s)..... I'll see if he had any pics with that view (kinda that view....)

(off to the side

)

DieselEater · 10-09-2007, 05:58 PM

Mine is custom also, to clear headers......Just take your measurements and build another one. Steel and a welder are good friends...Any good welding shop should be able to make you one for less than say.....$30.00. Shoot, I made mine for like 10.00 in materials, and it looks pretty good.

A......

old fart · 10-09-2007, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselEater

Mine is custom also, to clear headers......Just take your measurements and build another one. Steel and a welder are good friends...Any good welding shop should be able to make you one for less than say.....$30.00. Shoot, I made mine for like 10.00 in materials, and it looks pretty good.

A......

can you post a picture of yours please?

old fart · 10-11-2007, 12:06 AM

Help

10-07-2007, 10:40 PM	#1
old fart Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Amherst, NH Posts: 37	clutch linkage help I just bought a 1970 k10 chevy and it has a body lift. The person I got it from was using it to plow his driveway. He had welded a new linkage from the pedal to the pivot arm on the frame. It is really interesting but it barely works. I was wondering how other people have dealt with this linkage problem. If you have a cab lift and a manual tranny you know what I am talking about. Thanks for the help. I am new to this forum __________________ 1970 k10 1967 C10 parts truck

10-08-2007, 09:36 PM	#2
old fart Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Amherst, NH Posts: 37	Re: clutch linkage help any help please? __________________ 1970 k10 1967 C10 parts truck

10-08-2007, 09:37 PM	#3
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: clutch linkage help I have never done it. But someone here has to know all about the 4X4 stuff. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

10-08-2007, 10:16 PM	#4
heyjoe Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Orleans area Posts: 198	Re: clutch linkage help Check these guys out. I upgraded my linkage because it was wore-out. http://www.speeddirect.com/index.aspx?nodeID=66 From the website: "Kits are also available for vehicles with up to 3” body lifts – where a stock linkage may not fit. Pushrods are upgraded to a stout 9/16” OD with 3/8” mounting hardware."

10-08-2007, 11:08 PM	#5
old fart Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Amherst, NH Posts: 37	Re: clutch linkage help heyjoe, I saw those but that is from the tranny to the frame. I need from peddle to frame. __________________ 1970 k10 1967 C10 parts truck Last edited by old fart; 10-08-2007 at 11:09 PM.

10-08-2007, 11:15 PM	#6
heyjoe Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Orleans area Posts: 198	Re: clutch linkage help The kit I purchased comes with both rods. Pedal to z-bar or pivot bar. Z-bar or pivot bar to clutch fork. The speeddirect website is put together a little strange, check out all the related links. __________________ '67 C20 small window Fleetside - 250 inline 6 - 3 on the tree - heavy duty clutch, brakes, rear springs - 17.5 wheels w/bias ply tires - AM radio - heater. Last edited by heyjoe; 10-08-2007 at 11:32 PM.

10-08-2007, 11:26 PM	#7
old fart Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Amherst, NH Posts: 37	Re: clutch linkage help HEYJOE thanks you rock. If anyone could post pics of how they set up the linkage with a lifted cab I would be greatful. I am contemplating switching to a hydrolic master/slave setup. Is the linkage from the pedal to the fram curved or straight? :bansex: __________________ 1970 k10 1967 C10 parts truck

10-09-2007, 06:43 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: clutch linkage help Straight but with an offset.I`ve never heard of modifying clutch linkage for a body lift.I`ve seen the z-bar altered to clear headers.I wonder why you can`t just use stock parts.Do you have headers? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-09-2007, 10:21 AM	#9
old fart Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Amherst, NH Posts: 37	Re: clutch linkage help I will post pictures of my linkage today. Now I don't want to hear anyone laughing when you see it. Remember I did not make the linkage, it came with the truck. __________________ 1970 k10 1967 C10 parts truck

10-09-2007, 03:03 PM	#10
old fart Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Amherst, NH Posts: 37	Re: clutch linkage help here is a picture of the linkage where it comes out of the cab. Looks like it was made with a piece of black pipe. Attached Images __________________ 1970 k10 1967 C10 parts truck

10-09-2007, 03:16 PM	#11
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: clutch linkage help I can't help it... that is just too funny! Gotta love bailing wire and twine mentality expressed through welding. I certainly hope someone can help you get that straightened out! Sorry, I just saw the "don't laugh post" - but I can't help it... I'm still laughing.... I think it's because I have a lifetimes memories and they all look like that (never any chrome, style or flash for me....I always get what you have this time) __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew! Last edited by Luvlegs; 10-09-2007 at 03:19 PM.

10-09-2007, 03:24 PM	#13
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: clutch linkage help Could you not use a stock setup to get started and then make any necessary changes you need - at least you'd have a clean slate to start with. I'm sure there are pics on here somewhere of some setups that would be similiar - try Yukonjack's(?) build thread(s)..... I'll see if he had any pics with that view (kinda that view....) (off to the side ) __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

10-09-2007, 05:58 PM	#14
DieselEater Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Trinidad, Colorado Posts: 642	Re: clutch linkage help Mine is custom also, to clear headers......Just take your measurements and build another one. Steel and a welder are good friends...Any good welding shop should be able to make you one for less than say.....$30.00. Shoot, I made mine for like 10.00 in materials, and it looks pretty good. A...... __________________ 69' 3/4 4X4 470ci BBC 700 HP.... D60/14bolt 205/465 http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=127691959

10-11-2007, 12:06 AM	#16
old fart Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Amherst, NH Posts: 37	Re: clutch linkage help Help __________________ 1970 k10 1967 C10 parts truck



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