drive shaft length after leaf spring replacement
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drive shaft length after leaf spring replacement
Conducting a frame-off resto on my '61 stepside. After replacing the leaf springs, had to put a lot of down pressure on frame to get new shocks to bolt in. In trying to re-install the original drive shaft, the length is several inches too short even after extending the shaft from the universal joint knuckle. Will the weight of the cab and bed fix this issue when they are reinstalled?
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Re: drive shaft length after leaf spring replacement
Measure the wheelbase, sounds like spring are in backwards.
Johnny
Johnny
If restoring a ford was easy, chevy guys could do it.
Re: drive shaft length after leaf spring replacement
Sounds like Johnny probably hit it on the head
The axle should be directly under the bump stops
The axle should be directly under the bump stops
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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Re: drive shaft length after leaf spring replacement
Thanks so much. Yep, it appears rear leaf springs are backwards. As you can tell, I have never even restored a bicycle. But I am stubborn, so hopefully someday it will be driveable. Will try to post some pics someday soon.