How to adjust or center the rear end on 1968 Chevy C10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HeavyHauler · 05-11-2020, 02:44 PM

I recently lowered my 1968 Chevy C10 Shortbed 6 inches in the rear. It is a coil spring rear and I installed a new double adjustable track bar. I installed 5 lug cconversion axles along with rear disc brakes. I dont have wheels for it yet so it is sitting on jack stands.

From what points can I measure to get a accurate number as to how much the rearend needs to be adjusted left or right?

Also do I have to remove the adjustable track bar then center the rear end and reinstall the track bar OR can I just leave the track bar in place and adjust the rear by letting the rearend hang and adjusting the nuts on the track bar?

Indyuke · 05-11-2020, 03:30 PM

You need to have weight on wheels to center the rear axle.

You'll need to pick a spot on the rear end (such as the brake hub face on each side), and measure from that point to a spot on the frame. Either to the same point centered between the frame rails or to the outer face of the frame on each side.

**HO455** · 05-11-2020, 04:26 PM

Here is a link to my thread. Scroll to post 513 for how I centered mine after changing track bars.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...698377&page=21

05-11-2020, 02:44 PM	#1
HeavyHauler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Posts: 409	How to adjust or center the rear end on 1968 Chevy C10 I recently lowered my 1968 Chevy C10 Shortbed 6 inches in the rear. It is a coil spring rear and I installed a new double adjustable track bar. I installed 5 lug cconversion axles along with rear disc brakes. I dont have wheels for it yet so it is sitting on jack stands. From what points can I measure to get a accurate number as to how much the rearend needs to be adjusted left or right? Also do I have to remove the adjustable track bar then center the rear end and reinstall the track bar OR can I just leave the track bar in place and adjust the rear by letting the rearend hang and adjusting the nuts on the track bar?

05-11-2020, 03:30 PM	#2
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: How to adjust or center the rear end on 1968 Chevy C10 You need to have weight on wheels to center the rear axle. You'll need to pick a spot on the rear end (such as the brake hub face on each side), and measure from that point to a spot on the frame. Either to the same point centered between the frame rails or to the outer face of the frame on each side.

05-11-2020, 04:26 PM	#3
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: How to adjust or center the rear end on 1968 Chevy C10 Here is a link to my thread. Scroll to post 513 for how I centered mine after changing track bars. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...698377&page=21 __________________ 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



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