Searching for My Dad's 1979 Chevy Suburban

[legopnuematic]

How much is the truck lifted? I believe after 4" crossover steering is recommended. I'm sure there were/are plenty of trucks that are lifted at 4" and beyond and not using a crossover setup.

I'd investigate the steering box, seems like the aftermarket for them is a pretty big crap shoot. Due to certain parts not being available a lot of them use parts of varying condition.

And unfortunately in the present world "new" ≠ good in some cases.

 

[TheHoundsman]

Sorry, late to the game but shouldn't the VIN be thirteen digits? Just curious as I see that length for other 79 years.
Granted most sites want 81 or newer but others still say yours is invalid.

Example, 79 T/A

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You are correct it was 13

 

[TheHoundsman]

Would not recommend that job to a novice imo. Would also say that you should double check all steering components and fix as necessary. Then you will need to check toe adjustment. Then see how it runs. I've got 35's on stock steering.

Can any auto shop check the toe?

 

[TheHoundsman]

How much is the truck lifted? I believe after 4" crossover steering is recommended. I'm sure there were/are plenty of trucks that are lifted at 4" and beyond and not using a crossover setup.

I'd investigate the steering box, seems like the aftermarket for them is a pretty big crap shoot. Due to certain parts not being available a lot of them use parts of varying condition.

And unfortunately in the present world "new" ≠ good in some cases.

It has a 4 inch rough country life on it. Not sure the condition of the lift as it was on there when I got it.

 

[legopnuematic]

Can any auto shop check the toe?

On a straight axle truck you can get pretty close with a tape measure. Make a reference mark on each tire and tape measure across from the front, rotate tires 180⁰ so marks are rearward and shoot the tape across again. Compare your two numbers and that gives you a basic idea of where it's at.

I'm not sure on these trucks but zero toe in slightly toed in is likely what you want. Not much as too much toe in or out will eat tires quick.

 

[TheHoundsman]

On a straight axle truck you can get pretty close with a tape measure. Make a reference mark on each tire and tape measure across from the front, rotate tires 180⁰ so marks are rearward and shoot the tape across again. Compare your two numbers and that gives you a basic idea of where it's at.

I'm not sure on these trucks but zero toe in slightly toed in is likely what you want. Not much as too much toe in or out will eat tires quick.

Thank you very much this is Bret helpful