Craig you are not crazy, we did consider it. I can't recall exactly why at the moment but it has something to do with the parking brakes. Maybe the cables or something? No, I remember that it was that the calipers would be upside down and as the bleed screw would be on the bottom you would not be able to bleed the air out. Today was a day off and though errands kept me out of the shop until noon or so, I was able to spend the afternoon there. It was a great day! Riding the high of getting the engine and whatnot installed Sunday, I was looking forward to tackling the front springs. Warren, the mechanic was also going to be there and his input was very helpful. The first thing he had me do was finish installing the chrome springs I had 1/2 installed. Once sitting back on the tires, by bouncing the truck using my body weight we could tell the springs were too soft. I stripped one side down and removed the 350# rated 11" long spring and replaced it with a 375# 13-3/4" long spring. This was the original spring I had thought was too long. Using the spring compressor and a floor jack under the lower control arm, I got it installed relatively easy. Back on the tires and doing the bouncy test showed it was rock stiff, way too hard. We decided to cut off 1/2 a coil and see how that softened things. The difference in length was 1/2" but it turned out to be the winning combo. The goal was to have the lower control arm about level when the truck is at finished weight. With the shortened springs and 2 adults ( about 400lbs ) standing on the front, the control arm was pretty much level. So, with that achieved I spent the last hour tightening things up and installing the gas shocks. I am very happy with the progress this weekend and can continue to get more pieces bolted on!
Stay safe, Steve
1946 Chev 1/2 ton - 6V/+ground/Bias-ply original - shake/Rattle and Roll! (SOLD) 1940 Chev 1/2 ton Franken/Restomod
