Front suspension set up - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

roofingbloke · 06-24-2009, 02:16 AM

I have a 63 longbed fleetside. its been lowered at the front with 2" drop spindles and lowering coils, it has power steering, The trouble is the front wheels tip out at the top only very slightly when pointing straight, but when i turn a corner its much worse so it screaches like a pig on the tarmac when turning, ??

72BlckButy · 06-24-2009, 07:55 AM

Have you had the truck aligned? It sounds like they don't have something quite right up front. Take the truck by a reputable alignment shop and see if that will resolve the problem.

Just to ask... I'm guessing the front end looked correct before you installed the new spindles and springs?

SCOTI · 06-24-2009, 08:27 AM

Agreed. Sounds like there's not enough camber which will cause a 'pushing' sensation w/the steering.

roofingbloke · 06-28-2009, 07:50 AM

Yea, whats the remedy ?

ShowSS12 · 06-28-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by roofingbloke

Yea, whats the remedy ?

They should check the caster/camber when you get it aligned

Strodder · 06-28-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by roofingbloke

Yea, whats the remedy ?

I recommend a 4 wheel alignment. Any change of camber will effect the toe dramatically. A 4 wheel alignment means the front & rear will be aligned to the center line of the truck, and all 4 corners will be square. It's the most accurate alignment, but the equipment is as good as the tech using it.

06-24-2009, 02:16 AM	#1
roofingbloke Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: swindon, england Posts: 290	Front suspension set up I have a 63 longbed fleetside. its been lowered at the front with 2" drop spindles and lowering coils, it has power steering, The trouble is the front wheels tip out at the top only very slightly when pointing straight, but when i turn a corner its much worse so it screaches like a pig on the tarmac when turning, ??

06-24-2009, 07:55 AM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Front susoension set up Have you had the truck aligned? It sounds like they don't have something quite right up front. Take the truck by a reputable alignment shop and see if that will resolve the problem. Just to ask... I'm guessing the front end looked correct before you installed the new spindles and springs? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-24-2009, 08:27 AM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,080	Re: Front susoension set up Agreed. Sounds like there's not enough camber which will cause a 'pushing' sensation w/the steering. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-28-2009, 07:50 AM	#4
roofingbloke Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: swindon, england Posts: 290	Re: Front suspension set up Yea, whats the remedy ?

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