Suspension Problem 71 C10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

carrzy4 · 05-27-2009, 12:30 AM

Hey guys,

Ive got a 71 C10 2wd Long Box. Its lowered 2.5" front and 4" rear. Drop Coils only, no blocks or drop spindles. I have 18x9" rims that have 285/50 tires all around.
I know the front wheels are super wide but I couldn't pass up the deal on the 4 wheels.

My problem is when I'm driving down certain roads the truck seems to follow the grooves in the road and is very hard to control. It likes to follow the grooves made by semi's.

What can I do to help this problem, besides gettin rid of the nascar wheels.

Do I upgrade the sway bar? and would an adjustable track bar help?

What do I do?

Wild83C10 · 05-27-2009, 07:14 AM

I don't think there is much you can do besides different/taller tires. The taller tires will be a bit more forgiving.
Another option would be to dampen the steering. Add a steering stabslizer (shock) to the steering arm, jst like the 4wd truck use.

**N2TRUX** · 05-27-2009, 07:56 AM

I have to agree with Wild83C10. A sway bar isn't going to prevent "tracking". If changing tires is ot of the question, go with a steering stabilizer.

They came stock on several 2wd and 4wd vehicles over the years. If cost is a concern you might be able to find a set up at your local "auto dismantler"...

carrzy4 · 06-01-2009, 01:50 AM

K, thanks guys, maybee I will have to look at changing the wheels, anyone got cragars sitting around? haha thanks guys

05-27-2009, 12:30 AM	#1
carrzy4 Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 152	Suspension Problem 71 C10 Hey guys, Ive got a 71 C10 2wd Long Box. Its lowered 2.5" front and 4" rear. Drop Coils only, no blocks or drop spindles. I have 18x9" rims that have 285/50 tires all around. I know the front wheels are super wide but I couldn't pass up the deal on the 4 wheels. My problem is when I'm driving down certain roads the truck seems to follow the grooves in the road and is very hard to control. It likes to follow the grooves made by semi's. What can I do to help this problem, besides gettin rid of the nascar wheels. Do I upgrade the sway bar? and would an adjustable track bar help? What do I do? __________________ S.h.i.t happens when you party naked.

05-27-2009, 07:14 AM	#2
Wild83C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 910	Re: Suspension Problem 71 C10 I don't think there is much you can do besides different/taller tires. The taller tires will be a bit more forgiving. Another option would be to dampen the steering. Add a steering stabslizer (shock) to the steering arm, jst like the 4wd truck use. __________________ 83 C10 Stepside (SOLD, it was a blast!) 383 MASS-FLO EFI/TKO II 600/3.90 Posi 10 bolt S475 and C4 DM running, fine tuning turbo= Douchebag Racing: Runs Fine all the Time

05-27-2009, 07:56 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Suspension Problem 71 C10 I have to agree with Wild83C10. A sway bar isn't going to prevent "tracking". If changing tires is ot of the question, go with a steering stabilizer. They came stock on several 2wd and 4wd vehicles over the years. If cost is a concern you might be able to find a set up at your local "auto dismantler"... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-01-2009, 01:50 AM	#4
carrzy4 Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 152	Re: Suspension Problem 71 C10 K, thanks guys, maybee I will have to look at changing the wheels, anyone got cragars sitting around? haha thanks guys __________________ S.h.i.t happens when you party naked.



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