|
06-11-2013, 09:31 PM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Powhatan, Va.
Posts: 376
|
Shim Question
Last weekend I scored a good deal on a set of Superlift 4" front springs for my 76 K10. Now I am trying to get my parts all lined up and I was wondering what ya'll recommend as far as a starting point for shims for the pinion angle on the front? Thanks
__________________
Sean "If your gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough" 1960 Chevy Impala Sedan - my 25 year search is over!! 1969 C-10 longbed - Nice day DD  1970 Chevy Nova - Street and Strip Project 2002 Acura MDX my DD 2007 Honda Odssey - My Wife's "Mommy Van" |
|
|
|
06-11-2013, 09:56 PM
|
#2 | |
|
just can't cover up my redneck
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Columbus OH
Posts: 11,414
|
Re: Shim Question
Yeah, simple.......don't do it. No shims.
If you do, you will be back here asking how to fix it when it wanders all over the road. To which the answer will be.......(wait for it) Remove the shims. Tilting the pinion up "seems" like a good thing, but only for the driveline angle. At the same time it tilts the ball-joints forward, screwing up the caster of the front wheels. They will not "self-center" and the truck twitches, darts, and wanders around. It is very difficult to drive. Oh, while it's not likely with 4" springs, if there are already shims screwed to the spring packs, remove them.
__________________
You can review the site's rules here. Quote:
Bad planning on your part does not necessarily constitute an instant emergency on my part.... The great thing about being a pessimist is that you are either pleasantly surprised or right. 
|
|
|
|
|
|
06-11-2013, 10:05 PM
|
#3 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Powhatan, Va.
Posts: 376
|
Re: Shim Question
Well thats easy and cheap!! Thanks!
__________________
Sean "If your gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough" 1960 Chevy Impala Sedan - my 25 year search is over!! 1969 C-10 longbed - Nice day DD 1970 Chevy Nova - Street and Strip Project 2002 Acura MDX my DD 2007 Honda Odssey - My Wife's "Mommy Van" |
|
|
|
|
06-11-2013, 10:13 PM
|
#4 | |
|
just can't cover up my redneck
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Columbus OH
Posts: 11,414
|
Re: Shim Question
Yeah, and you don't have to fix it later either
 You are welcome.
__________________
You can review the site's rules here. Quote:
Bad planning on your part does not necessarily constitute an instant emergency on my part.... The great thing about being a pessimist is that you are either pleasantly surprised or right.
|
|
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
