Lowering probs

Discussion in '1960-1966' started by Clark J, Mar 24, 2008.

  1. Clark J

    Clark J Member

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    Hey guys I'am a newbee here...I have a 62 SB stepside that I put 4in lowered springs out back and now the wheels aren't centered in the wells,is there any fix??Everything is stock and the box is where it should be so I'am at aloss!!
     
  2. Hotrodkilroy

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    did u use an adjustable trailing arm??
     
  3. Clark J

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    Sorry new the truck world,I think there stock.It had the bubba big tirers on it when I got it..it looked like a 4X4.
     
  4. dvalentine

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    If you meant centered in the wheel openings, ( side view), the wheels on these trucks were never centered perfect. Lowering the truck points it out in a hurry.

    If you mean they are not centered side to side, then you need to use an adjustable track bar, that thing that mounts on the left fram rail and goes down to the rear center section of the differential.

    If you went lower than 4 inches in the rear look at the Super Adjustable Track Bar by Early Classic Ent. ( http://www.earlyclassic.com)

    The track bar "should" run down hill from the frame rail, NEVER up hill....

    Val
     
  5. bobcat77

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    Check out the mods that Vin63 is doing to fix this, it's in another thread.
    "Fender Modifiations and intro"
     
  6. Vin63

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    ;) Here's a photo of what I'm currently doing...

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  7. vp23271

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    I just lowered mine a week ago and I agree with dvalentine, most likely the track bar.
     
  8. 66 KUSTOM

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    I also agree with dval, infact i had early classics build me a custom track bar thats slightly longer then the one they usually sell due to the trailing arms i put in landed on the axle slight further out then the stock ones. Just use a ratcheting tie down, pull the axle to were your measurments come out exactly centered, frame to inside of brake, then adjust the track bar and bolt it in.
     
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  9. dvalentine

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    To ad to what Kustom said, the truck "should" be on the wheels with all the weight loaded to the springs before adjusting the track bar. Drive on ramps or drive on lift is REAL handy right about now.

    Val
     
  10. 66 KUSTOM

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    thats for sure dval!!
     

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