68 C10 Binding Issue 5.5/7.5 drop, help please - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tantrumpipeline · 06-18-2012, 02:14 PM

the attached pics from my build thread show the binding on the driver side and the passenger side looks the same in the pic but has no issues, the steering box is a power one from a 70 and from my reading shouldn't be a problem, I can get more pics if needed but I'm unsure what I did wrong here, thanks for any input

SCOTI · 06-18-2012, 03:18 PM

Binding usually means the drag/center link is instaled incorrectly. Try flipping it's position.

tantrumpipeline · 06-18-2012, 03:44 PM

will do thanks

tantrumpipeline · 06-18-2012, 07:38 PM

looked for pics online and it seems to be correct? the ends are tapered so I can't see how it can be any different, possiblky the pitman arm needs to be tightened more but it's really binding at this point? heres a few more pics, blurry but give the point and more angles

SCOTI · 06-18-2012, 07:52 PM

That centerlink looks like it's bent to me in those pics. Is it one you utilized before the drop?

**robnolimit** · 06-18-2012, 07:56 PM

Could just be me, but I've never seen a center link with a big sexy bend in it like that one. You may need to get a straight one.

tantrumpipeline · 06-18-2012, 10:19 PM

Sweet deal it was on the truck when I purchased it and it was drivable but it was pre lift, I'll source a used one thanks for the help
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tantrumpipeline · 06-18-2012, 11:07 PM

Pre drop I meant, usually my trucks go the other way

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06-18-2012, 02:14 PM	#1
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	68 C10 Binding Issue 5.5/7.5 drop, help please the attached pics from my build thread show the binding on the driver side and the passenger side looks the same in the pic but has no issues, the steering box is a power one from a 70 and from my reading shouldn't be a problem, I can get more pics if needed but I'm unsure what I did wrong here, thanks for any input Attached Images __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

06-18-2012, 03:18 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: 68 C10 Binding Issue 5.5/7.5 drop, help please Binding usually means the drag/center link is instaled incorrectly. Try flipping it's position. __________________ 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.*

06-18-2012, 03:44 PM	#3
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: 68 C10 Binding Issue 5.5/7.5 drop, help please will do thanks __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

06-18-2012, 07:38 PM	#4
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: 68 C10 Binding Issue 5.5/7.5 drop, help please looked for pics online and it seems to be correct? the ends are tapered so I can't see how it can be any different, possiblky the pitman arm needs to be tightened more but it's really binding at this point? heres a few more pics, blurry but give the point and more angles Attached Images __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

06-18-2012, 07:52 PM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: 68 C10 Binding Issue 5.5/7.5 drop, help please That centerlink looks like it's bent to me in those pics. Is it one you utilized before the drop? __________________ 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.*

06-18-2012, 07:56 PM	#6
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: 68 C10 Binding Issue 5.5/7.5 drop, help please Could just be me, but I've never seen a center link with a big sexy bend in it like that one. You may need to get a straight one. __________________ GoodGuys 2012 Pro-Truck Champion 2012 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2011 National Champion 2011 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2010 National Champion Proud to put our products up against all others!

06-18-2012, 10:19 PM	#7
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: 68 C10 Binding Issue 5.5/7.5 drop, help please Sweet deal it was on the truck when I purchased it and it was drivable but it was pre lift, I'll source a used one thanks for the help Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

06-18-2012, 11:07 PM	#8
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: 68 C10 Binding Issue 5.5/7.5 drop, help please Pre drop I meant, usually my trucks go the other way Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project



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