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| | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 141 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 141 | Hi, Folks,
I thought I'd let you in on a few aftermarket items I've run across that I'm using on my '59 Apache 3200.
First of all, those hard-to-locate wedges that go between leaf springs and the axle. I got some 3-degree 'SuperLift' wedges/shims from 'Performance Center' in Irvine, CA. for $13.50 plus $10 ship/handling.
I got a pair of Monroe air-lift shocks for the rear axle from NAPA for $69 plus tax. The P/N is MA 820. The P/N for Gabriel Hi-Jackers is 49311, but NAPA doesn't handle them. They are for early '90s Nissan Pathfinder rear axles.
I doubt if many of you have the old ad-on type PS system for solid-axle trucks, but I ended up ordering a 2" bore X 12" stroke hydraulic slave-cylinder from Northern Tool for about $76 or so. These should provide plenty of side-to-side travel.
The hi-lift Pro-Comp leaf-springs I used for the front suspension are P/N 51412. Once installed, I found they make the front sit a tad too high, so I'm removing the bottom leaves.
That's all the info I have for now. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 122 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 122 | Quick question as I am new to all of this, and interested in everything that I am reading...
What is the reference to add-on power steering for solid axles? I have heard of using a C/K or Toyota [which by the way since I work for GM I would not use!] is this what you are refferencing? | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | It's the factory type add on powere steering. It used a slave cylinder with a special drag link that has a control valve in it. Corvettes used a similar system up to '82. http://chevy.tocmp.com/1955truck2shop/55ctsm0914.htm
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 141 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 141 | Longbox is correct.
Mine is adapted from a C-3 Corvette with an adjustable drag-link. It has worked remarkably well, especially compared to non-power steering. I didn't have to install a new steering column or try to bolt in a steering box way up front. The only fault I had with this system is that the 'stroke' of the Vette slave cylinder was only about 8 inches and limited the right/left turn radius before the spindles hit the stops on the solid axle. The cylinder with the 12 inch stroke (I hope - haven't received it yet) will cure that problem. | | |
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