Thread: 47-55.1 My 53 GMC 3/4 ton project
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Old 03-26-2022, 03:16 PM   #109
Nima
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Re: My 53 GMC 3/4 ton project

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Originally Posted by dsraven View Post
not sure how things work where you are located but heating, cutting or welding a steering part is strickly forbidden where I come from in Canada. maybe check with the local authorities or your local front end shop. if you need an inspection at some point it may not pass if that is the case locally.
they do make an adjustable drag link that could be put togther as you have yours. pitman arm, maybe not.
Thank you for pointing that out. I am not aware of any laws in that regard in WA. Obviously, the steering and brake systems are the two important (at least some of the most important ones) systems in a vehicle. My issue is trying to keep the 3/4 ton components to keep my 8 lug setup. It seems everything aftermarket is based on 1/2 ton. I knew about the adjustable drag links but I don't know of any 3/4 ton pitman arm compatible with them. I believe the spindle forks are different too.
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1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project
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