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bamablazer · 02-01-2012, 01:10 PM

well it been a while since i been on here had no internet for a while. the K5 has on gone a differnt look. but ive notice that the rearend of blazer looks to be settin sideways alott which is causein it to look dog legged down the road. an warein the tires unevenly any suggestin on how to fix the prob or is it in the shakles for the leafs

kwin · 02-01-2012, 03:15 PM

One of the sprinter vans at my work had this issue, broken u bolts were the culprit.

Good luck

bamablazer · 02-01-2012, 05:07 PM

the u bolts are brand new an my dad an i put it on a frame an a-linement machine. the frames not wraped nor is it outta aline. i was told the earlyer chevys like my 77 had a issue with the mount for the leafs

tobiahr · 02-02-2012, 04:57 AM

without seeing it in person it would be hard to tell. a broken or missing locating pin and loose ubolts can cause that. a worn spring eye or shackle bushing can cause that as well.

rcbildr · 02-02-2012, 05:43 AM

Would measuring the distance between the axle centerlines to see if the passenger side is different than the driver side help?

tobiahr · 02-02-2012, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by rcbildr

Would measuring the distance between the axle centerlines to see if the passenger side is different than the driver side help?

it might help confirm the problem exists. if its caused by worn bushings it can be ok at rest and change when under load. it can be dangerous to try and measure while the vehicle is in drive so i wouldn't try it myself. even then the measurement to make it track crooked can be less than half an inch difference

Keith Seymore · 02-03-2012, 03:15 PM

Just had a thought: I vaguely remember that the track width on the front axle is wider than the rear; this could make it appear like it's dog trackin when viewed from one side or the other when it really isn't.

Make sure you really have a problem by looking down both sides before you try to fix it. An alignment shop that can measure rear axle thrust angle can help with that, too.

K

motornut · 02-05-2012, 10:38 AM

seen that happen after a hit
or from plowing
but following it you could tell...

02-01-2012, 01:10 PM	#1
bamablazer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: hartselle, alabama Posts: 5	dog legg walkin well it been a while since i been on here had no internet for a while. the K5 has on gone a differnt look. but ive notice that the rearend of blazer looks to be settin sideways alott which is causein it to look dog legged down the road. an warein the tires unevenly any suggestin on how to fix the prob or is it in the shakles for the leafs __________________ 1994 CAMARO V6 totaled 1991 camaro z28 1967 dodge dart 1977 k5 blazer Cheyenne 4x4

02-01-2012, 03:15 PM	#2
kwin Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 368	Re: dog legg walkin One of the sprinter vans at my work had this issue, broken u bolts were the culprit. Good luck

02-01-2012, 05:07 PM	#3
bamablazer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: hartselle, alabama Posts: 5	Re: dog legg walkin the u bolts are brand new an my dad an i put it on a frame an a-linement machine. the frames not wraped nor is it outta aline. i was told the earlyer chevys like my 77 had a issue with the mount for the leafs __________________ 1994 CAMARO V6 totaled 1991 camaro z28 1967 dodge dart 1977 k5 blazer Cheyenne 4x4

02-02-2012, 04:57 AM	#4
tobiahr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lincoln NE Posts: 513	Re: dog legg walkin without seeing it in person it would be hard to tell. a broken or missing locating pin and loose ubolts can cause that. a worn spring eye or shackle bushing can cause that as well.

02-02-2012, 05:43 AM	#5
rcbildr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gold Bar, WA Posts: 1,216	Re: dog legg walkin Would measuring the distance between the axle centerlines to see if the passenger side is different than the driver side help? __________________ My Projects: 1960 GMC 1/2ton with 305 V6 (daily driver) 1963 Chevy 1/2ton 2wd...converting to 4x4 1967 Suburban 1/2ton 2wd My Girlfriends Projects 1985 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4 with 6.2L diesel, 4" lift, converted to TH-400, Warn Premium manual hubs, & Wildcat 315/75/R16 tires. (daily driver) 1978 Camaro Type LT with a Marine 350 & vortec heads, Rochester Carb, & roller cam 1978 Camaro Z28

02-03-2012, 03:15 PM	#7
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,228	Re: dog legg walkin Just had a thought: I vaguely remember that the track width on the front axle is wider than the rear; this could make it appear like it's dog trackin when viewed from one side or the other when it really isn't. Make sure you really have a problem by looking down both sides before you try to fix it. An alignment shop that can measure rear axle thrust angle can help with that, too. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

02-05-2012, 10:38 AM	#8
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: dog legg walkin seen that happen after a hit or from plowing but following it you could tell... __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350



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