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rjs53 · 01-17-2020, 11:47 AM

Ok first I did a search but never found a definite answer. The driver side front wheel sticks out further than the passenger, by about 3/4”. I know they originally stuck out further than the back. I see a lot of people have the same issue, but not sure if it’s factory or a bent frame. I have the ECE 4/6 drop suspension with lowering spindles. I have another frame, but before I start switching everything over I want to make sure I don’t end up with the same problem.

**HO455** · 01-17-2020, 05:06 PM

Have you verified that both front wheels have the same off set? I've seen that more than once. My Blazer has a 4" backspace on one side and 4.5" on the other.
I don't believe there should be anymore than about 1/4" difference given the build tolerances of the day.
If the wheels are not the problem then I would be under the truck with a square, some string and a tape measure looking to find the problem.

rjs53 · 01-17-2020, 06:45 PM

Yep checked the backspace. Had the alignment done, and it drives pretty good. The alignment shop didn’t say anything about it, but that doesn’t mean anything. The frame has had some work done on it, like trimming for headers and I’ve noticed the front cross member has a couple rivets that have punched crooked. If that makes sense.

**Boog** · 01-17-2020, 08:30 PM

You can check a few other things like are the fan blades centered in the fan shroud, is the front bumper fitting even on the left and right corners of the fenders. That can help determine if the body is centered on the frame.

rjs53 · 01-18-2020, 12:33 AM

i Originally had problems getting the bumper to line up. The engine sits straight but the mountts holes have been reemed out. The most obvious is the wheel sticks out noticeably

rjs53 · 01-19-2020, 08:41 PM

Got some measurements on the frame, she’s a little outa whack. I have a line in a 3/4 ton frame. I’ve read there’s some differenceS as far as cab mounts , but not much else. Anyone out a 1/2 ton body and suspension on a 3/4 ton frame?

01-17-2020, 11:47 AM	#1
rjs53 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nevada Posts: 649	69 front end issue Ok first I did a search but never found a definite answer. The driver side front wheel sticks out further than the passenger, by about 3/4”. I know they originally stuck out further than the back. I see a lot of people have the same issue, but not sure if it’s factory or a bent frame. I have the ECE 4/6 drop suspension with lowering spindles. I have another frame, but before I start switching everything over I want to make sure I don’t end up with the same problem. __________________ 2003 Dodge 2500 1969 C10 2014 Camaro SS/RS/1LE

01-17-2020, 05:06 PM	#2
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: 69 front end issue Have you verified that both front wheels have the same off set? I've seen that more than once. My Blazer has a 4" backspace on one side and 4.5" on the other. I don't believe there should be anymore than about 1/4" difference given the build tolerances of the day. If the wheels are not the problem then I would be under the truck with a square, some string and a tape measure looking to find the problem. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

01-17-2020, 06:45 PM	#3
rjs53 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nevada Posts: 649	Re: 69 front end issue Yep checked the backspace. Had the alignment done, and it drives pretty good. The alignment shop didn’t say anything about it, but that doesn’t mean anything. The frame has had some work done on it, like trimming for headers and I’ve noticed the front cross member has a couple rivets that have punched crooked. If that makes sense. __________________ 2003 Dodge 2500 1969 C10 2014 Camaro SS/RS/1LE

01-17-2020, 08:30 PM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,513	Re: 69 front end issue You can check a few other things like are the fan blades centered in the fan shroud, is the front bumper fitting even on the left and right corners of the fenders. That can help determine if the body is centered on the frame. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-18-2020, 12:33 AM	#5
rjs53 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nevada Posts: 649	Re: 69 front end issue i Originally had problems getting the bumper to line up. The engine sits straight but the mountts holes have been reemed out. The most obvious is the wheel sticks out noticeably __________________ 2003 Dodge 2500 1969 C10 2014 Camaro SS/RS/1LE

01-19-2020, 08:41 PM	#6
rjs53 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nevada Posts: 649	Re: 69 front end issue Got some measurements on the frame, she’s a little outa whack. I have a line in a 3/4 ton frame. I’ve read there’s some differenceS as far as cab mounts , but not much else. Anyone out a 1/2 ton body and suspension on a 3/4 ton frame? __________________ 2003 Dodge 2500 1969 C10 2014 Camaro SS/RS/1LE



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