Dans86chevy
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That's not bad for a trip that far. Im wanting to do a 52 swap up front but im kinda worried about drivability because I drive it on the road more than off road
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WL: 1990 K5 (California to Nebraska on 38" rubber. (WARNING: Lots of Pics))
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The are a little washy at 85-90
Better with 52/56 then stock, mine rides like a caddy
Dans86chevy
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How bads body roll?
It is there, but it's not bad. When I first got in and drove it after handing the money over and heading out of down it kind of scared me, I won't lie. Took it to the gas station, filled it up and got out on the highway, I told the other two it was going to be one long ass ride driving like that. By the next fill up it didn't even bother me. Now when I drive it, I honestly don't notice it. It just seems natural. Also, like John said, we ran 75-85 most of the way on the interstate, and did top 90 at one point. That was on a GPS, not the speedometer.
The biggest thing I did that improved how it felt was getting rid of the stupid little aftermarket steering wheel that the previous owner had installed and putting an OEM steering wheel back in it.
Martin
The biggest thing I did that improved how it felt was getting rid of the stupid little aftermarket steering wheel that the previous owner had installed and putting an OEM steering wheel back in it.
Martin
Like???
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90 pictures posted on Facebook.
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Martin
I didnt see any pics of him parked on your tailgate this time
I kept it closed or I am sure he would have. He drove up everything else he could including a toyota.
My Dana 60 is tore apart. I moved the axle forward an inch and a half, then I looked at my driveshaft and scratched my head. Called my driveshaft guy, and he is out of town for the weekend. Might move it to just an inch forward and wait till I get my driveshaft retubed.
Possible pictures tomorrow.
Martin
Possible pictures tomorrow.
Martin
Did you move the rear axle as well?
Nope.
Martin
Martin
It's back together. Ish. . . .
Should be good enough for the river run. The front driveshaft looks like it is about to come apart, but I went and flexed it out, and it is still in one piece. Also took it into town for fuel, and climbed The Cut on the way home, went right up it without any trouble.
Martin
Should be good enough for the river run. The front driveshaft looks like it is about to come apart, but I went and flexed it out, and it is still in one piece. Also took it into town for fuel, and climbed The Cut on the way home, went right up it without any trouble.
Martin
Tore apart.
Carrier out to replace inner axle seals.
Pulling old bearings off.
Martin
Carrier out to replace inner axle seals.
Pulling old bearings off.
Martin
The front axle 1" higher and 1.5" farther forward.
I took it and flexed it out when I got it back together, but it was too dark to get decent pictures.
Martin
I took it and flexed it out when I got it back together, but it was too dark to get decent pictures.
Martin
Took it out again this morning and flexed it out in the light. The driveshaft stayed together.
Martin
Martin
Anything new with this or any of your other rigs?
I drove it today.
I had to make room in the quonset for the straight truck.
I took a set of CUCV wheels to a body shop in Loretto to get painted so I can put them on my 1987.
I contemplated putting the Dana 60 under my Suburban.
I have an engine sitting outside for my 1985 K5 Blazer.
Martin
I had to make room in the quonset for the straight truck.
I took a set of CUCV wheels to a body shop in Loretto to get painted so I can put them on my 1987.
I contemplated putting the Dana 60 under my Suburban.
I have an engine sitting outside for my 1985 K5 Blazer.
Martin
