SkippyDan
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- Joined
- Jan 6, 2025
- Posts
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- Location
- Pennsylvania
- First Name
- Chris
- Truck Year
- 1982
- Truck Model
- k10
- Engine Size
- 6.2 Diesel
Hello all,
Im having an issue with the front solid axle on my 1982 K10 long bed and could use some help, as i haven't been able to find any solid information on this.
I was getting ready to buy new tires and went out to measure clearence. when I measured the wheels were pointed straight ahead, but i noticed the axle appears off-center and slightly twisted. When measuring from the inner fender (closest to the door) to the center of the hub on both sides, the passenger side is about 2 inches closer to the fender than compared to the drivers side. because of this, the passenger tire sits much closer to the fender than i believe is normal. Ive never dealt with anything like this before, so im unsure how to proceed. From what i can tell, it seems like the passenger side of the axle may need to be shifted forward - but im not certain. I have had it looked at by a few friends of mine that used to own a body shop and visually they can not see any bends in the frame or anything that looks like it would add up to my issue. Even though the frame has been welded, it is back where the bed meets the cab and it does not look like there was any material put in or taken out. They also mentioned about the pin on the spring being bent or sheard off and to check that but i havent been able to get around to it. Im just trying to get some points of view from others on what i should do and how to approach this any advice or guidence would be greatly appriciated. Thanks in advance.
Im having an issue with the front solid axle on my 1982 K10 long bed and could use some help, as i haven't been able to find any solid information on this.
I was getting ready to buy new tires and went out to measure clearence. when I measured the wheels were pointed straight ahead, but i noticed the axle appears off-center and slightly twisted. When measuring from the inner fender (closest to the door) to the center of the hub on both sides, the passenger side is about 2 inches closer to the fender than compared to the drivers side. because of this, the passenger tire sits much closer to the fender than i believe is normal. Ive never dealt with anything like this before, so im unsure how to proceed. From what i can tell, it seems like the passenger side of the axle may need to be shifted forward - but im not certain. I have had it looked at by a few friends of mine that used to own a body shop and visually they can not see any bends in the frame or anything that looks like it would add up to my issue. Even though the frame has been welded, it is back where the bed meets the cab and it does not look like there was any material put in or taken out. They also mentioned about the pin on the spring being bent or sheard off and to check that but i havent been able to get around to it. Im just trying to get some points of view from others on what i should do and how to approach this any advice or guidence would be greatly appriciated. Thanks in advance.