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**1971Stepside** · 10-21-2002, 09:22 AM

Here are a couple shots of the front suspension assembled. My question is that the spindles seem to be really stiff to rotate on the ball joints. Is this normal and am I just use to really worn out stuff that spins around real easily? Everything is torqued correctly (after the $75 torque wrench purchase). Thanks.

**1971Stepside** · 10-21-2002, 09:23 AM

cheap camera I guess or just really poor lighting......

jmil1974 · 10-21-2002, 10:09 AM

If they're lubed and torqued properly. I wouldn't sweat it. Just did my spindles and upper ball joints and they feel pretty stiff too. My guess is -- normal.

Fuggin' awesome truck so far. Looks absolutely gorgeous.

barn9 · 10-21-2002, 10:51 AM

Not a problem. Now if they were loose................then you might have a problem.

stllookn · 10-21-2002, 11:58 AM

1971Stepside...stop posting pictures of your truck!!!!!!!!! You are a very sick person and are just punishing the rest of us! Do you enjoy torturing your fellow board members this way???? I'm putting myself on suicide watch...LMAO! I wouldn't drive that thing...I'd just set it up in my front room and admire it!

**1971Stepside** · 10-21-2002, 12:22 PM

LOL at stllookn!

I spend a lot of time sitting and starring at it already. I think I will be doing a lot of that coming up because the well has run dry for funds for awhile. I'm very pleased with the outcome so far. Tie Rods, and sway bar tonight!!

*racedvl* · 10-21-2002, 12:58 PM

It makes me wanna win the lotto, and start tearing into my truck! Well, I guess I have always wanted to win the lotto......

**COBALT** · 10-21-2002, 02:07 PM

No you're ok. Even with my old drum spindles the new setup was really stiff. I haven't lubed it yet though. Not going to do that until I'm ready to take it off the stands...

As for showing us your pics, yeah, take it easy on us! We keep seeing these threads with the little paperclip next to the title, and something like "...I have a question...", or "...I have a problem...", and after opening it we're assaulted with beatiful pics of perfect parts all glossy and fitting together nicely and cleanly. No fair! Whatever the question or problem is you're in better shape than the rest of us!

Seriously, keep them coming. Good inspiration for the rest of us.

72GMCstepside · 10-21-2002, 02:16 PM

Great Job! on the frame like the color. I wish I could be as detailed as you. Keep it up.

**1971Stepside** · 10-21-2002, 03:37 PM

In no way am I trying to rub anything in to you guys or make anyone feel bad.....I just know most of you appreciate this stuff as much as I do. I have had this truck for 16 years and only now does it look like anything respectable (and it is still in a million pieces). I'm sorry if anyone feels I am being pompass about the truck. It was not intended...

My wife and neighbors just don't get very excited about my progress, so your words of encouragement make it all worth while.

jmil1974 · 10-21-2002, 04:29 PM

We all know only real bast**ds have beautiful powdercoated frames and flawless suspensions and . . . :p

Seriously, you have nothing to feel bad about. We all love your truck and what you're doing with it and you have nothing to feel bad about. Given the chance, everyone here would do something similar. It looks awesome and keep it up! For people with the right attitudes, which is most people here, what you're doing is WAY fun to look at and can be very inspiring.

When I look at your project = BOING!

10-21-2002, 09:22 AM	#1
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	A little more progress...and a question. Here are a couple shots of the front suspension assembled. My question is that the spindles seem to be really stiff to rotate on the ball joints. Is this normal and am I just use to really worn out stuff that spins around real easily? Everything is torqued correctly (after the $75 torque wrench purchase). Thanks. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

10-21-2002, 09:23 AM	#2
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	I wish the real color came out better.. cheap camera I guess or just really poor lighting...... Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

10-21-2002, 10:09 AM	#3
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	If they're lubed and torqued properly. I wouldn't sweat it. Just did my spindles and upper ball joints and they feel pretty stiff too. My guess is -- normal. Fuggin' awesome truck so far. Looks absolutely gorgeous. __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900

10-21-2002, 10:51 AM	#4
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Not a problem. Now if they were loose................then you might have a problem. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

10-21-2002, 11:58 AM	#5
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	1971Stepside...stop posting pictures of your truck!!!!!!!!! You are a very sick person and are just punishing the rest of us! Do you enjoy torturing your fellow board members this way???? I'm putting myself on suicide watch...LMAO! I wouldn't drive that thing...I'd just set it up in my front room and admire it! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

10-21-2002, 12:22 PM	#6
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	LOL at stllookn! I spend a lot of time sitting and starring at it already. I think I will be doing a lot of that coming up because the well has run dry for funds for awhile. I'm very pleased with the outcome so far. Tie Rods, and sway bar tonight!! __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

10-21-2002, 12:58 PM	#7
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	It makes me wanna win the lotto, and start tearing into my truck! Well, I guess I have always wanted to win the lotto......

10-21-2002, 02:07 PM	#8
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	No you're ok. Even with my old drum spindles the new setup was really stiff. I haven't lubed it yet though. Not going to do that until I'm ready to take it off the stands... As for showing us your pics, yeah, take it easy on us! We keep seeing these threads with the little paperclip next to the title, and something like "...I have a question...", or "...I have a problem...", and after opening it we're assaulted with beatiful pics of perfect parts all glossy and fitting together nicely and cleanly. No fair! Whatever the question or problem is you're in better shape than the rest of us! Seriously, keep them coming. Good inspiration for the rest of us. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

10-21-2002, 02:16 PM	#9
72GMCstepside Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Watsonville, Ca Posts: 23	Great Job! on the frame like the color. I wish I could be as detailed as you. Keep it up.

10-21-2002, 03:37 PM	#10
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	In no way am I trying to rub anything in to you guys or make anyone feel bad.....I just know most of you appreciate this stuff as much as I do. I have had this truck for 16 years and only now does it look like anything respectable (and it is still in a million pieces). I'm sorry if anyone feels I am being pompass about the truck. It was not intended... My wife and neighbors just don't get very excited about my progress, so your words of encouragement make it all worth while. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

10-21-2002, 04:29 PM	#11
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	We all know only real bast**ds have beautiful powdercoated frames and flawless suspensions and . . . :p Seriously, you have nothing to feel bad about. We all love your truck and what you're doing with it and you have nothing to feel bad about. Given the chance, everyone here would do something similar. It looks awesome and keep it up! For people with the right attitudes, which is most people here, what you're doing is WAY fun to look at and can be very inspiring. When I look at your project = BOING! __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900



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