sounds like the spring eye bushing is worn out?
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1980 gmc.. build thread.. im back.. post 438. :/
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Xtremegmc80
1/2 ton status
they all are new.
are the springs new?
Xtremegmc80
1/2 ton status
the springs are used.. low miles.
damn.. cant even keep a promise with the pics
. i still dont have a pic.. i got too busy gettin another toy.. will be here in a day or 2 i hope, wait n see... and went to talk to a dealer abt trading in my 03 silverado for a 07 truck.. i like em alot better than the 03.. wait n see.. the new toy is a 1983 4x4 tow truck on 1 tons.. the axles are dually, and it has a plow on it.. bad shape, runs great! even the tow thingy works good! will use it this year to plow snow, and see what happens after this winter, parts for my 80 gmc or lift the dually?? wait n see what goes on next...
damn.. cant even keep a promise with the pics
. i still dont have a pic.. i got too busy gettin another toy.. will be here in a day or 2 i hope, wait n see... and went to talk to a dealer abt trading in my 03 silverado for a 07 truck.. i like em alot better than the 03.. wait n see.. the new toy is a 1983 4x4 tow truck on 1 tons.. the axles are dually, and it has a plow on it.. bad shape, runs great! even the tow thingy works good! will use it this year to plow snow, and see what happens after this winter, parts for my 80 gmc or lift the dually?? wait n see what goes on next...
Trailer brake?
I think he means the wheel lift or sling.
Oh... ok didn't realize it was an actual "tow-truck"... I thought he just meant tow rig...
Xtremegmc80
1/2 ton status
hes right.. i should have been more specific..
the pics will come once i get it here. the engine is a replaced gm goodwrench engine with 30,000 miles on it. runs strong, 3 speed tranny, pto, etc .. price tooo low to list..
Xtremegmc80
1/2 ton status
well i didnt go to work today, drove the truck today, and got it to my dads house, looked at it. the front axle is not a d60 its a d44.. and i looked at the rearend, its a dually.. weird?? oh well it didnt bothered me so i'll keep it as a plow truck. needs new rear driveshaft, and yoke, the po drove it for a while when the u joint were bad. now rear shaft and yoke is bad. i should have the shaft but the yoke i dont. frame is in a ok shape. im glad with the truck for only 300 bucks. heres the pics.
Xtremegmc80
1/2 ton status
found the old paperwork in the truck from when it was bought new. 12 k damn.. looks like it wasnt a wrecker before.. maybe u guys know better than me.. heres the pic i scanned the paperwork.
you're right it looks like it was a fleetside long bed.
BTW... it looks like a POS... I think you might have to rattle can that mofo.
BTW... it looks like a POS... I think you might have to rattle can that mofo.
"Painted Rear Step Bumper"
Doesn't sound like it started it's life as a wrecker, it just made some bad decisions that led it into that lifestyle.
Doesn't sound like it started it's life as a wrecker, it just made some bad decisions that led it into that lifestyle.
Xtremegmc80
1/2 ton status
thanks for the pos!!you're right it looks like it was a fleetside long bed.
BTW... it looks like a POS... I think you might have to rattle can that mofo.
yeah i dunno abt that yet.. might just plow the heck out of it thats it.. not sure..
Xtremegmc80
1/2 ton status
bingo. and it looks like the frame is a 3/4 ton. am going to my dads now to have a look at it again.. i aint complaining for a cheap truck that runs great! and maybe future parts truck..."Painted Rear Step Bumper"
Doesn't sound like it started it's life as a wrecker, it just made some bad decisions that led it into that lifestyle.
2 words.
YOU SUCK!
thats a great deal.
YOU SUCK!
thats a great deal.
thanks for the pos!!
Don't get me wrong, I'm sure you could put it to some good use.
Once he gets all the parts off it he can put it in his yard and then there will be a roughly 12' by 4' section of grass he won't have to mow.I'm sure you could put it to some good use.
That truck has been converted to a dually, somebody swapped the rear end. I'd check to be sure the ratios are the same front and rear before I use the 4wd. Still a hell of a deal though.
Xtremegmc80
1/2 ton status
heres the update.. yes its been converted to dually some 50 k miles ago i found out from the owner today. looks like a crappy job but all of these years of hard work so it holds up well. and i did ask abt the gear ratio he keeps saying im not sure so ill check it tmrw while im working on taking out the rear driveshaft, and yoke then its checking out fluids and etc. so ill get the rear n front cover off to replace oil, and ill check it to be sure. im still one happy kid tho
