AlexK10
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- Joined
- Nov 26, 2018
- Posts
- 94
- Reaction score
- 21
- Location
- Puerto Rico
- First Name
- Alex
- Truck Year
- 1984
- Truck Model
- K10 Long Bed
- Engine Size
- 305
Hi everyone, I've been following the forum for the past month or so and this is my first post.
I recently purchased a 1984 K10 and I'm in the process of "restoring" it to make it reliable.
Some of the projects I have on list are: Changing fuel tank (rusted), Fixing enlarged rear shock mount holes, leaking engine/transmission and transfer case etc.
I've noticed that the left side (driver) front axle tube has a machined surface that is not inserted into the pumpkin (10 bolt)
Two scenarios come to mind:
Plug welds failed and tube slipped out about 5/8"-3/4".
Or it mas machined at the factory more than needed and pressed in correctly leaving some of the extra machining exposed.
Is there a way of obtaining axle measurements from different points of reference to verify what has happened?
Thanks!
Alex
I recently purchased a 1984 K10 and I'm in the process of "restoring" it to make it reliable.
Some of the projects I have on list are: Changing fuel tank (rusted), Fixing enlarged rear shock mount holes, leaking engine/transmission and transfer case etc.
I've noticed that the left side (driver) front axle tube has a machined surface that is not inserted into the pumpkin (10 bolt)
Two scenarios come to mind:
Plug welds failed and tube slipped out about 5/8"-3/4".
Or it mas machined at the factory more than needed and pressed in correctly leaving some of the extra machining exposed.
Is there a way of obtaining axle measurements from different points of reference to verify what has happened?
Thanks!
Alex
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