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**70cst** · 05-04-2016, 11:02 PM

Had a nice conversation with Wes of Classic Heartbeat today.

My truck has never driven right since my truck restored. When I get her up to 50-55 mph - It just seemed to drive squirrely - I do have my truck lowered 5" and I do have the Red Head Remanufactured Power Steering Gear -2X4 Quick Ratio steering gear.

Wes explained if the rear isn't centered and if you don't have a Super Track Bar Kit with my truck lowered as such - the issue one can have is as explained above -- so ... once Don Boeke (The Egyptian Body Shop) gets to the Circuit Rider" into the body shop - I am going to have him look onto this.

And now I know.

Thanks Wes

**special-K** · 05-05-2016, 06:11 AM

They say the Super Track Bar comes into play at 6" drop and the adjustable bar does the truck for centering up to 5". I guess it wouldn't hurt to use the Super on less. Are your shocks relocated? Sorry to hear your truck isn't even into the shop yet.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 05-05-2016, 07:32 PM

What you need to do is look at the pan hard bar. If it is level it will create a loose feeling even if the rear end is centered. If the rear end is not centered the truck will also display some of the same symptoms. Pan hard bars are supposed to be installed as close to a 15 degree angle as possible to keep it from acting like a pendulum. I have no doubt that DeWayne's isn't even close to that with a 5" drop. Either way I have a sneaking hunch after talking to DeWayne a super pan hard bar is in the future. As we all know that lowering statically is not an exact science with trucks over 40 years old. The jury is out until DeWayne can get eyes on the adjustable he has installed now. WES

**70cst** · 05-05-2016, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

They say the Super Track Bar comes into play at 6" drop and the adjustable bar does the truck for centering up to 5". I guess it wouldn't hurt to use the Super on less. Are your shocks relocated? Sorry to hear your truck isn't even into the shop yet.

Hopefully the truck will be in the shop in a couple weeks but - its a blessing in as we are remodeling our house and the garage is not usable. So this is good timing by accident ...

**70cst** · 05-05-2016, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

What you need to do is look at the pan hard bar. If it is level it will create a loose feeling even if the rear end is centered. If the rear end is not centered the truck will also display some of the same symptoms. Pan hard bars are supposed to be installed as close to a 15 degree angle as possible to keep it from acting like a pendulum. I have no doubt that DeWayne's isn't even close to that with a 5" drop. Either way I have a sneaking hunch after talking to DeWayne a super pan hard bar is in the future. As we all know that lowering statically is not an exact science with trucks over 40 years old. The jury is out until DeWayne can get eyes on the adjustable he has installed now. WES

I spoke with Don at the Egyptian Body Shop and he knew exactly what Wes was talking about ... So I am sure this issue will be addressed and resolved.

**70cst** · 05-06-2016, 10:05 PM

What's interesting in my conversation with Wes was... there are many of drivers who have this issue so I am glad it just isn't me.

05-04-2016, 11:02 PM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Loosy Goosy Stearing above 50 mph - Solution Had a nice conversation with Wes of Classic Heartbeat today. My truck has never driven right since my truck restored. When I get her up to 50-55 mph - It just seemed to drive squirrely - I do have my truck lowered 5" and I do have the Red Head Remanufactured Power Steering Gear -2X4 Quick Ratio steering gear. Wes explained if the rear isn't centered and if you don't have a Super Track Bar Kit with my truck lowered as such - the issue one can have is as explained above -- so ... once Don Boeke (The Egyptian Body Shop) gets to the Circuit Rider" into the body shop - I am going to have him look onto this. And now I know. Thanks Wes __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 05-09-2016 at 09:15 AM.

05-05-2016, 06:11 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Loosy Goosy Stearing They say the Super Track Bar comes into play at 6" drop and the adjustable bar does the truck for centering up to 5". I guess it wouldn't hurt to use the Super on less. Are your shocks relocated? Sorry to hear your truck isn't even into the shop yet. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-05-2016, 07:32 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Loosy Goosy Stearing What you need to do is look at the pan hard bar. If it is level it will create a loose feeling even if the rear end is centered. If the rear end is not centered the truck will also display some of the same symptoms. Pan hard bars are supposed to be installed as close to a 15 degree angle as possible to keep it from acting like a pendulum. I have no doubt that DeWayne's isn't even close to that with a 5" drop. Either way I have a sneaking hunch after talking to DeWayne a super pan hard bar is in the future. As we all know that lowering statically is not an exact science with trucks over 40 years old. The jury is out until DeWayne can get eyes on the adjustable he has installed now. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

05-06-2016, 10:05 PM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: Loosy Goosy Stearing What's interesting in my conversation with Wes was... there are many of drivers who have this issue so I am glad it just isn't me. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

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