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1985 D30 M1008 BUILD 52s/37s
- Thread starter HINZ28
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I took my front hangers off and had originally planned to swap them left to right also, but I don't like the way they don't fit flush with the frame on the bottom side. I don't want to spend a lot on the B-52's, but we'll see what happens.
I also watched a video on leaf springs made by Eaton that suggested taking the springs completely apart and painting them was not a great idea. They said painting them helped contribute to the quicker breakdown of the spring. I've never done it so I don't know.
I also watched a video on leaf springs made by Eaton that suggested taking the springs completely apart and painting them was not a great idea. They said painting them helped contribute to the quicker breakdown of the spring. I've never done it so I don't know.
Got the hangers mounted up. Had to modify them a little to fit the bunper mount and tow hooks. Everything should mount up how it's supposed to now.
Bolts are a little long lol
How I trimmed the hanger. Had to trim the mount also
You can see how they set flush together now.
Bolts are a little long lol
How I trimmed the hanger. Had to trim the mount also
You can see how they set flush together now.
Next step is rear shackles.
Need to get some rivets out and bolt these on
Here's what the stock shackle and stock placement looks like with no weight on it
Here is what 7.25" shackle so in the stock location with no weight on it
Need to get some rivets out and bolt these on
Here's what the stock shackle and stock placement looks like with no weight on it
Here is what 7.25" shackle so in the stock location with no weight on it
Looks fine to me.. If you run a shorter shackle you'll get into the spring quicker making for a slightly stiffer ride, as long as it doesn't touch the frame or go past cent and flip your fine.
Got the rear shackle hangers moved and mounted. Decided to order some zero rates, axle is ready to be hung as soon as those show up.
With th 52's and the hangers moved forward I have a nice shackle angle. This is with no weight on the spring. I put a jack under it and flattend the spring out and the shackle did exactly what it's supposed to!
With th 52's and the hangers moved forward I have a nice shackle angle. This is with no weight on the spring. I put a jack under it and flattend the spring out and the shackle did exactly what it's supposed to!
Nice. You find a 2wd steering box yet?
Yeah that's not a bad idea
Nice work!
I`m going to like this truck a lot when you are done!
I`m going to like this truck a lot when you are done!
That's a good question. Still have the other wheels if need be. Can always let the air out also
Might be easier to just take the roof off the garage but we shall see
Looks good.
Martin
Martin
I've never seen a truck in person with the 52" springs. My question is are these springs shot? It seems as if they have zero arch left in them. The weight of the truck is on the axle through the jack stands.
You did all that and didn't put the tires on?
