The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > General Truck Forums > Suspension

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 01-23-2014, 02:00 PM   #1
team39763
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Texas
Posts: 469
Backhalfing my truck and need a little help.

I got the new frame assembly set in between the stock frame rails. Now I'm just trying to square and level things up as best I can. What is the maximum allowable tolerance/difference? My main crossmember measures 6 23/32 to 6 25/32 on one side and the other measures 6 25/32 to 6 3/4. I guess it just depends who's measuring and how they hold the tool. I used both a laser measuring tool and a tape measurer. I'm about to go buy some plumb bobs to get my centerline mapped on the floor, I'm sure that'll help too.
Also, do I need to account for from suspension ride height? Most directions say to just get the chassis up in the air and level. I was wondering if I put my backhalf in a level height, would it change my ladder bar angle when I drop it down to ride height?
__________________
1982 Silverado - SBE, cleaned up GM heads, small cam, TH350, 850 Demon, 4.56 gears, and caltracs.
Best time so far 11.8@XXXMPH
team39763 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-24-2014, 08:50 AM   #2
panhandler62
Java Mechanic
 
panhandler62's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Martinsburg, WV
Posts: 6,764
Re: Backhalfing my truck and need a little help.

Obviously; the more square the frame is the better off you are. That said; I don't think 1/32 of an inch is going to present much of an issue. There is probably more flex and play than that.

Truck arms with a panhard do move from side to side when raised and lowered. Some other suspension systems do not.

How are you set up?
__________________
Keith
11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon
13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car
68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP
Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....
panhandler62 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-24-2014, 04:25 PM   #3
team39763
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Texas
Posts: 469
Re: Backhalfing my truck and need a little help.

It's gonna be ladder bars and I believe a track bar.
__________________
1982 Silverado - SBE, cleaned up GM heads, small cam, TH350, 850 Demon, 4.56 gears, and caltracs.
Best time so far 11.8@XXXMPH
team39763 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:24 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com