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| | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 12 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 12 | Just replaced the rear with a 12 bolt from a Firebird. It is hanging in the springs with the new mounting brackets welded on but no shocks yet. the springs sure seam to have a lot of lateral movement. Do I need to install a panhard bar to make it solid? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | The original rear end had pivots on the rear springs. You have to get the pinion angle correct & weld them solid.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 12 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 12 | I did that and the rear end is bolted solidly to the springs. The problem is that thentire unit springs and housing move side to side. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 649 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 649 | Original/stock springs? Have you checked the spring bushings? If they're worn out that will allow some movement. I would replace "all" bushings. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 12 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 12 | Thanks Wrench. I guess I should replace the bushings. I was just curious whether there was anything I was missing. | | |
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