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**argonaut** · 08-19-2013, 12:04 AM

Oh also the truck drives nice and smooth now. Aside form the worn out bumpy tires.
I discovered that though I had tightened up the front U-bolts, I never actually torqued them. I didn't do it because I was swapping out shims to get my pinion angle and caster set. Turns out it helps to keep the front axle in place when you put 140ft-lbs on the u-bolts!

Its done great on some longer trips and some off road duty too!

08-19-2013, 12:04 AM	#259
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: 66 4x4 my sons new project Oh also the truck drives nice and smooth now. Aside form the worn out bumpy tires. I discovered that though I had tightened up the front U-bolts, I never actually torqued them. I didn't do it because I was swapping out shims to get my pinion angle and caster set. Turns out it helps to keep the front axle in place when you put 140ft-lbs on the u-bolts! Its done great on some longer trips and some off road duty too! __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!