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| | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 649 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 649 | Just wanted to find out if the rear axle on a torque tube was located below or above the rear springs? I've tracked an issue with the steering to the castor change caused by the open driveline/rearend swap? Thanks,
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 123 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 123 | My axle is above. 1953 3100 torque tube, stock.
Joe
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 649 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 649 | I kind of thought that was how it was set up, but couldn't remember. I've seen pics with the axle under the spring, but maybe it was a 3/4 ton? I'll keep working on the castor issue. Thanks again. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 916 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 916 | 3/4 ton has rear axle under the springs. 3/4 ton also has front caster shims that have a larger angle than the 3100 shims (if you're looking for more caster).
Last edited by Norcal Dave; 12/15/2017 4:17 PM.
~ Dave
1950 Chevrolet 3600 3/4-ton with 261 engine & T5 Transmission
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