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Keith Seymore · 07-02-2020, 12:59 PM

Some things you can do to tighten the front end up:

a) Install the optional three leaf front spring pack

b) Run as much caster as you can generate (ie, 10-12 degrees if you can get it).

c) Tighten the steering gear up: 20 in lbs over center torque and 8-10 in lbs preload. The procedure for doing this properly is in the Unit Repair Manual.

K

07-02-2020, 12:59 PM	#3
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,149	Re: 1978 K10 Suburban Suspension Assessment Some things you can do to tighten the front end up: a) Install the optional three leaf front spring pack b) Run as much caster as you can generate (ie, 10-12 degrees if you can get it). c) Tighten the steering gear up: 20 in lbs over center torque and 8-10 in lbs preload. The procedure for doing this properly is in the Unit Repair Manual. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 07-02-2020 at 01:05 PM.