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  1. mattsk8

    Cracked frame/shock mounts help

    My frame was solid, no cracks, and I didn't do anything to my frame when I did the frame off, I just added those ORD braces. I take my truck to the dunes a lot, I've gotten air a couple times, and drive it hard through whoops quite a bit and no issues at all. I think what makes these crack is...
  2. mattsk8

    Correcting uneven suspension

    After a LOT of reading up on them, I decided against the disc conversion. I already have the JB7 brakes, and I never really had much desire for more stopping power. And regardless, based on what I've read, most say the disc conversion (using the factory Chevy calipers) doesn't really give more...
  3. mattsk8

    Cracked frame/shock mounts help

    Everyone gave great advice, and the ORD braces are also a great idea, I run them on my truck as well. One thing I'll add... I'm not sure if this was the cause or not, but never use air shocks or those shocks with helper springs built in on these trucks (or any truck for that matter). I wouldn't...
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    Correcting uneven suspension

    Well this is a first. Somehow this made it 11k miles without leaking, but obviously that seal didn't press very tightly against the brake drum. I can only assume this is why it was leaking. Since I don't use or even have a parking brake anyway, and my rear brakes need replacing, I might take...
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    Correcting uneven suspension

    Literally just finished putting the brakes on the truck, about to put the wheels on it and drive it. Saw this puddle next to my passenger rear wheel. This thing is pissing me off ‍ :flame: . It's gear oil, not brake fluid.
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    Correcting uneven suspension

    That's a sharp truck, the wheels set it off well. Good pic too that shows how much the color flips depending on where the sun is.
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    Correcting uneven suspension

    Better pic, before the diff blew.
  8. mattsk8

    Correcting uneven suspension

    Haha, it's actually Toyota Inferno, IIRC it was a 2016 color. My camera is terrible at catching it under my LED shop lights, in the son it's a shade more red with a good bit of metallic.
  9. mattsk8

    Correcting uneven suspension

    New springs made a HUGE difference. It was 3/4", now it's roughly 3/16". Also sand blasted and painted the front diff while I had it out. Grenading the diff sucked, but in the end I now have a TrueTrac and my truck doesn't sit like it has a flat tire anymore. Calling it a win :cool:
  10. mattsk8

    Correcting uneven suspension

    Thanks. I was worried for nothing, the bushings popped right out
  11. mattsk8

    1984 K10 Steering Column question.

    Not sure about the squares, but I have seen a lot of GM cars that had automatic columns used in manuals, I have a 69 Cutlass with one (just pop the shift lever out of it)... you might even be able to put your manual section out of your old column in the auto so you don't have the shift lever...
  12. mattsk8

    Correcting uneven suspension

    My springs should be to me tomorrow, and hopefully they're the correct springs this time. But it occurred to me that I have the HD ORD bushings in my springs, which IIRC have bigger holes so I have to use the ORD bushings now. I haven't tried yet, I will tonight, but has anyone successfully...
  13. mattsk8

    Correcting uneven suspension

    Just got back from vacation and they sent me the wrong springs, they sent springs for a 72 body :banghead: . Can't call until tomorrow.
  14. mattsk8

    Correcting uneven suspension

    They're actually sending me a new pair :oops:. I think the lower one was bad, and it was a combination of height and spring rate.
  15. mattsk8

    Correcting uneven suspension

    I suspected this would be a giant PIA, but I need to give both Skyjacker, and Summit Racing (where I ordered them) some very high praise for how they've handled this so far. They warrantied both front springs, and I'll have my warranty replacements either tomorrow or Wednesday :cool: . So far...
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    Correcting uneven suspension

    On the bright side, grenading my front diff led to a bunch of "someday" repairs. Finally getting these springs fixed, sandblasted and painted the front axle while it's out, and I finally got around to finessing the body lines.
  17. mattsk8

    Correcting uneven suspension

    Now the question of... which spring is correct? I'm guessing the taller one because it had more rake on the driver's side than it should (in my opinion), and that's the side with the lower spring. Just another confirmation... With the truck frame sitting on jack stands, having both stands at...
  18. mattsk8

    Correcting uneven suspension

    Confirmed this is a spring issue. But I'll still install these on the opposite sides just to keep them happy. This pic is both springs laying flat on the flat floor, side-by-side.
  19. mattsk8

    Correcting uneven suspension

    I called Skyjacker today and they are pretty amazing. He said they will stand behind it but he wants me to swap the springs from one side to the other before they do it just to confirm that it's actually a spring issue. I'm almost positive this is a waste of time, but I completely understand why...
  20. mattsk8

    Correcting uneven suspension

    Couldn't get the level across the frame anywhere, something is always hanging down. But I was able to get the level across the springs... First I checked the point where the springs are currently sitting on the jack stands to confirm the floor is level, and at that point it's level. When I move...
  21. mattsk8

    Correcting uneven suspension

    Good call, I think I can get a level across the frame right behind the front springs.
  22. mattsk8

    Correcting uneven suspension

    Yes, those are all new. I've measured all of them too. I'll quit being lazy and swap springs, that'll tell me for sure if it's springs. Will be pretty simple with the axle out
  23. mattsk8

    Correcting uneven suspension

    My 86 K20 has always sat about 3/4" lower on the driver's front than the passenger front does, and the OCD in me absolutely hates it. I have 4" lift Skyjacker EZ Ride springs and it's been like this since they were new, I actually reached out to them but they didn't seem quick to help and it...
  24. mattsk8

    Which posi unit do you like?

    Those are actually quite a bit cheaper than a TrueTrac. I don't have any experience with them, only saing that because I don't understand the "get what you pay for" comment. An Auburn for a Dana 44 is about $415, whereas a TruTrac is about $650.
  25. mattsk8

    Which posi unit do you like?

    I've had a Detroit locker in my 14 bolt on my K20 for years. It has about 11k miles of hard use on it, I go to the dunes a lot with it. It hooks like crazy but it did take some getting used to, I have 33" mud tires and if I'm driving curvy back roads in the rain I go easy through the curves. My...

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