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Jonboy · 01-27-2010, 09:55 AM

I have a couple of suspensions about my 79 SWB. IS it possible to put the front upper control arms on backwards? The front end of my truck was rebuilt, but it drives really squirrely. It's really hard to keep on the road, and there is no real return to center, like the upper ball joints are too far forward. I am planning on replacing the spindles anyhow, but was just curious.

The second question is how many rear leafs can I take out without killing all payload capacity? There are 8 now, and it rides like a buckboard wagon. That, and it sits waaaay to high in the back. Any ideas?

01-27-2010, 09:55 AM	#1
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	A couple of suspension questions I have a couple of suspensions about my 79 SWB. IS it possible to put the front upper control arms on backwards? The front end of my truck was rebuilt, but it drives really squirrely. It's really hard to keep on the road, and there is no real return to center, like the upper ball joints are too far forward. I am planning on replacing the spindles anyhow, but was just curious. The second question is how many rear leafs can I take out without killing all payload capacity? There are 8 now, and it rides like a buckboard wagon. That, and it sits waaaay to high in the back. Any ideas? __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241



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