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Originally Posted by robnolimit
Looks great!! please keep us posted on the alignment specs. From my notes, you should be 6 to 7 deg static, and have some adjustment. Keep up the good work.
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Thanks, Rob! You are one of the reasons why I put such emphasis on any suspension work I do. I greatly value your opinion.
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Originally Posted by duallyjams
This is on your 64 C20.
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Yes sir. I did a crossmember swap on the '64 using a '79 Suburban as a donor. So essentially, this mod covers anyone using the '73-up half-ton front suspension.
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Originally Posted by hairlesshobo
Great writeup! I think I speak for everyone whenever saying that writups with pictures are the best. I also look forward to seeing what caster numbers you achieve with this mod cause I plan to do this to my 84.
Thank You! Please feel free to PM me with any questions when you do the mod. I made a drawing on PowerPoint with dimensions that'll be helpful to you or your machinist.
I do have one question. Why did you take the time to remove the u-bolt saddles and reattach them? Ive heard of quite a few people doing this LCA modification to gain caster and I haven't seen anyone mention that this step was needed.
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I really wanted positive engagement between the alignment pins and the cross bars. The factory uses a rivet, and on mine, it was only pinned at the forward position. By replacing the rivets and using the socket head cap screws, I have 100% engagement at the front and aft points. Hey, I've been working in the aircraft industry for the last 30 years, I tend to over-build stuff!
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Originally Posted by gringoloco
Very nice write-up! Have you installed springs yet?
Oh, and PLEASE save the pics to the forum, so that they will be here for years to come  |
Yes the springs are installed in the last picture. They are stock small-block springs with a coil removed. The motor and trans aren't installed yet, so it sits like a Gasser.
Mods-feel free to put this thread wherever you think it needs to go to be a reference.