box is off

[Harleymike]

Box is off. Frame and cross members look great

[Harleymike]

As a side note. When i first looked at it I thought WTF. That centre crossmember that the drive shaft linkage thingy ( can't remember the name of it )is attached to is installed crooked from the factory. For a second I thought the thing was bent. LOL

[PGSigns]

In that picture the entire truck looks out of square. All the cross members should be square with the frame except the one behind the rear axle. Is the drive shaft thingy the center support bearing?
Jimmy

[Harleymike]

Originally Posted by PGSigns

In that picture the entire truck looks out of square. All the cross members should be square with the frame except the one behind the rear axle. Is the drive shaft thingy the center support bearing?
Jimmy

Its all square, except the one behind the axle. I triple checked everything.
Cross ways, up and down etc. The picture is playing with the eye on this one.
Everything was with in 1/4 inch or less with my tape measurement. I figured 1/4 inch was executable for 51 year old frame.
But you got me wondering so I went out and remeasured again. No more than 5/8 diff. Just in the back part so maybe a very slight bend the one way.
The frame is going in to be straightened so they should be able to double check that and bend it back.
I have never dealt with a bent frame. I have been told its all repairable. Im hoping thats true.

[pimpston65]

its just the picture angle. whats your plans for the overload springs???

[Harleymike]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

its just the picture angle. whats your plans for the overload springs???

Hadn't really thought of it. Why?

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by Harleymike

Hadn't really thought of it. Why?

its a nice piece that isnt on most trucks. i had a set a fews yrs back but never used them so i sold em.

[Harleymike]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

its a nice piece that isnt on most trucks. i had a set a fews yrs back but never used them so i sold em.

ahh. Are they worth much. Would leaving them on benefit the traction of the truck. Stop it from squatting down.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by Harleymike

ahh. Are they worth much. Would leaving them on benefit the traction of the truck. Stop it from squatting down.

they are overload springs not traction.

[Harleymike]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

they are overload springs not traction.

I realize that. But they also stop the truck from squatting down. Thought they might help in that dept. somehow. I could be wrong.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by Harleymike

I realize that. But they also stop the truck from squatting down. Thought they might help in that dept. somehow. I could be wrong.

the only function that i know of they provide is extra load capacity as far as traction i havent heard of that being a normal fuction. they may provide traction if there is a heavy load causing the axle to be planted firmer, but i learn something everyday

[Harleymike]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

the only function that i know of they provide is extra load capacity as far as traction i havent heard of that being a normal fuction. they may provide traction if there is a heavy load causing the axle to be planted firmer, but i learn something everyday

ahhh ok. Makes sense.
Maybe i'll pull them off then. It won't be used to haul anything heavy ever again. What are they worth. Or are they even sellable.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by Harleymike

ahhh ok. Makes sense.
Maybe i'll pull them off then. It won't be used to haul anything heavy ever again. What are they worth. Or are they even sellable.

i bought mine off a forum member for say $150 plus maybe $100 to ship bout 3yrs ago well you can always put them up for sale and see...

[Harleymike]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

i bought mine off a forum member for say $150 plus maybe $100 to ship bout 3yrs ago well you can always put them up for sale and see...

OK thanks. I will probably sell them, as I don't really think I will need them. Don't plan on doing any hauling.
Why did you want them for your truck.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by Harleymike

OK thanks. I will probably sell them, as I don't really think I will need them. Don't plan on doing any hauling.
Why did you want them for your truck.

i was on a original parts buying kick.