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wedgemon · 09-22-2007, 05:48 PM

My first clue was the ride in the yet unregistered 73 Blazer. Just replaced the master cylinder and took it for a test ride. It seemed to be crabbing down the street some. I figured I gotta check tire pressure. So, the test drive tells me I need to add some ATF because she's slipping bad - slammed into 1st at two different stops. I get it home top off the ATF and decide to take her to the corner gas station for a little go juice. While I'm fueling, I look at the stretched taut Ebrake cable. I thought, "That doesn't look right.."
And I attrbute it to the 4 inch lift the P/O put on her. Then I look at the axle plate, u-bolts and spring pack and noticed the centering pin about 3 inches aft of the rear of the plate.

No more thinking, That REALLY Ain't Right!!

I guess the 2 years since she's been driven much at all, and the tranny slamming, she managed to walk the axle. The other side looks OK.

Looks like I've got a Sunday project...

- Dave

I'll post pics later...

wedgemon · 09-22-2007, 08:13 PM

Here's the pics...
First the Passenger side , showing the wheel & axle, relatively, centered in the well. And the EBrake cable flexed....

And now the drivers side... Note the taut cable and gaps forward & aft of the wheel...

Thing really drive funny like that! Any advice or cautions???

Thanks,

- Dave

wedgemon · 09-22-2007, 08:14 PM

Added pics abive, I think??

tvblazer78 · 09-22-2007, 09:36 PM

Well, you may have to run out the bolts for both sides on your u-bolts. this will let is slide back into the place better. This is best if you use jack stands on the frame and a floor jack under the axle so you can get it lined up better.

Good luck,
Tran

**N2TRUX** · 09-23-2007, 01:56 AM

My thoughts are someone didn't put a long enough center pin in that spring. It should be almost impossible to have that axle walk if it's pinned properly

Bishops Trucks · 09-23-2007, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

My thoughts are someone didn't put a long enough center pin in that spring. It should be almost impossible to have that axle walk if it's pinned properly

wedgemon · 09-23-2007, 12:17 PM

I've never done an axel. Is the spring pack drilled thru all the leafs?? Should I look into a new pin??

- Dave

tvblazer78 · 09-23-2007, 04:49 PM

Yes, it is thru all of them. If it looks like it's rounded or short, then you my need a new one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wedgemon

I've never done an axel. Is the spring pack drilled thru all the leafs?? Should I look into a new pin??

- Dave

wedgemon · 09-24-2007, 12:05 PM

Found a pin from the scrapped 79 K20 that worked. Torquing it was fun! My shoulders are killing me! She tracks true now though.

Thanks for all the help!! This site really is the best.

- Dave

tvblazer78 · 09-24-2007, 05:51 PM

Sweet!!

**N2TRUX** · 09-24-2007, 10:52 PM

Cool! Glad we could help....

09-22-2007, 05:48 PM	#1
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	My first clue was . . . My first clue was the ride in the yet unregistered 73 Blazer. Just replaced the master cylinder and took it for a test ride. It seemed to be crabbing down the street some. I figured I gotta check tire pressure. So, the test drive tells me I need to add some ATF because she's slipping bad - slammed into 1st at two different stops. I get it home top off the ATF and decide to take her to the corner gas station for a little go juice. While I'm fueling, I look at the stretched taut Ebrake cable. I thought, "That doesn't look right.." And I attrbute it to the 4 inch lift the P/O put on her. Then I look at the axle plate, u-bolts and spring pack and noticed the centering pin about 3 inches aft of the rear of the plate. No more thinking, That REALLY Ain't Right!! I guess the 2 years since she's been driven much at all, and the tranny slamming, she managed to walk the axle. The other side looks OK. Looks like I've got a Sunday project... - Dave I'll post pics later... __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

09-22-2007, 08:13 PM	#2
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: My first clue was . . . Here's the pics... First the Passenger side , showing the wheel & axle, relatively, centered in the well. And the EBrake cable flexed.... And now the drivers side... Note the taut cable and gaps forward & aft of the wheel... Thing really drive funny like that! Any advice or cautions??? Thanks, - Dave __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

09-22-2007, 08:14 PM	#3
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: My first clue was . . . Added pics abive, I think?? __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

09-22-2007, 09:36 PM	#4
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: My first clue was . . . Well, you may have to run out the bolts for both sides on your u-bolts. this will let is slide back into the place better. This is best if you use jack stands on the frame and a floor jack under the axle so you can get it lined up better. Good luck, Tran __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

09-23-2007, 01:56 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: My first clue was . . . My thoughts are someone didn't put a long enough center pin in that spring. It should be almost impossible to have that axle walk if it's pinned properly __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-23-2007, 12:17 PM	#7
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: My first clue was . . . I've never done an axel. Is the spring pack drilled thru all the leafs?? Should I look into a new pin?? - Dave __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

09-24-2007, 12:05 PM	#9
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: My first clue was . . . Found a pin from the scrapped 79 K20 that worked. Torquing it was fun! My shoulders are killing me! She tracks true now though. Thanks for all the help!! This site really is the best. - Dave __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club Last edited by wedgemon; 09-24-2007 at 12:05 PM.

09-24-2007, 05:51 PM	#10
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: My first clue was . . . Sweet!! __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

09-24-2007, 10:52 PM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: My first clue was . . . Cool! Glad we could help.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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