That sounds like a real commen sense approach to setting up the front suspension. Not to get off topic, you touched on it but I have always wondered why the rear axles never were in the center of the rear fenders on AD trucks. Seems like the 3/4 and 1 tons were even worst that the 1/2 ton trucks.
Steve


1953 Chevrolet 3100
261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done
In the DITY Gallery
Video of the 261 running

1964 GMC 1000
305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration