John...I tried several times to transfer the photos from my cell to the "puter" and it just ain't happening. Windows 7 is making me nuts!:(...
No...the shocks are Rancho 5000's which are not real heavy duty. The coil springs are original 66 Chev C10. I believe the problem was caused...
I'll take a couple of the piece I cut out and the lower lip of the frame. I don't believe there will be a strength issue since the cut is only...
I know everyone is tired of this...as I am. I let the 66 sit for a couple days and thought about the history of this issue. Thanks Nate and John...
Ha Ha...:D It's about to get me to that point though! I think I'll splurge for a new set of rear springs...in honor of Lakeroadster.
John...I imagine you are thinking about the advice you gave regarding replacing the springs...right? I'm thinking the rear shocks may be too...
Well, I'm not sure! I didn't put the 70# weight back under the bed and this morning my girlfriend and I took the 66 about 30 miles for a late...
Well persistence pays off. I stopped the old gal from bed-hopping! Our relationship is now on solid ground:D The Rancho 5000's did the trick....
The parts manager said I could bring the Ranchos back for a full refund if they don't solve the issue. I'll install them tomorrow. I may just...
The shocks might just be the problem. When you bounce on the bumpers, the trucks keeps going 4 or 5 cycles! At the parts store, one of the rear...
After "sleeping on the issue" I decided I will pull all four shocks today and take them to the auto parts store. They have about 2K miles on them...
The tank was over 1/2 full on each test drive...including today's. Here's a real wrinkle: It's worse now than before. With the two 50 pound...
I finally got all my facts together: The CPP replacement rear springs are non-progressive wound and rated at 370 pounds. A set is $105 plus...
Will do it ASAP.
Uh Ohh:eek: I only questioned the CPP tech regarding the non-progressive 4" drop springs PN# RCS603S...did I flub-up? Test w/o shocks cancelled:o
I called CPP and they did not recommend their non-progressive drop springs. I then put 100 pounds of sand over the rear axle and test drove....
That's "old school" cool. Enjoy.
That's great. It's been real fun. Just a few more bugs to work out:)
Thanks John. Just returned from a bowfishing outing and was glad to see you had looked at the spring photos. I'm not really concerned with...
Here are a couple pictures of the rear coil spring on the driver's side. The spring on the passenger side looks the same. I find it interesting...
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