looks fun, and sounds really good!
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1990 K5 Build ( Ol' Blue ) : Rocker rust...
- Thread starter bix
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It was a blast for sure. Stoked to finally wheel this thing! I still laughed inside a little the whole time, that my 11-12k$ blazer kept up with a 65k$ rubicon,.... on payments. Without any hiccups. Besides the pond incident..
How much is a rear axle allowed to deflect before the axle tubing needs to be changed ? I noticed my rear tires are not sitting plumb.
If you can get it on level ground and make sure the tires are inflated to the same height check the hub surface for camber, could just be bad wheel bearings allowing some sag. Id see if you put it on some stands and check for bearing play at the wheel.
Like this......
I will put it on stands this weekend and check. Would i check for play, as i would for play in the front tires , caused by ball joints? Just try and move the tire back and forth vertically?
I know my garage isnt level but both tires seem to be out as if the tube is deflecting down. I hope its just a wheel bearing and not axle tube slop
Like this......
I wish i was that....:cool
Yeah, don't trust the front either. Real way to tell is measuring outer/inner tube ends against a level plane.
Typically is the tube is bent, leaks are likely and wearing on the spline end is evident
Usually can tell just looking from behind
Typically is the tube is bent, leaks are likely and wearing on the spline end is evident
Usually can tell just looking from behind
I dont fully get what you mean by inner and outter tube ends , against a level plane?
ill do some investigating this weekend while i continue my rust repair journey....
i gotcha now i think. You mean getting it on a flat surface, then measuring the height of the tubes at the pumpking , and then the height at the end of the axle tube?
Looks good man. Glad the payoff went well for you.
Looks good!
That semi floater must have been used to bludgeon a few nuns before you got a hold of it.
Martin
Martin
Ill drink it back to level... if the level doesnt touch all four beer cans.. And then probably burn it to the ground hahaha
Thanks! I really hope this rear axle isnt fugged up... No time, or money to fix it.. Would be a big deal breaker for me keeping the truck if it is. Not like i could even find a 3.73 geared FF to replace it with...
Thanks!! Id like to think its one of the better blazers around these parts!
Thats about the only reason id let slide, for it not being straight.
I have a couple 3.73 geared full floaters. The drive might be a deal killer though.
Martin
Martin
Yea i dont even dare to ask where you are located haha
If the axle is not straight. Could i get it straight, and then truss it?
