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Hey guys, I'm new to the board and just got my first F1. It's a 1948 with a 425 buick nailhead in it and a turbo 400 trans. I just got started redoing the brakes and figured I'd pull some leaves out to lower it like I've read on here. The bottom 4 leaves were cracked on one side of the rears so I just used the top 4 for both rears, I'm going to try and use every other one on the fronts. I'll finally get to my question: does anyone know where I can get some caster shims? I cant seem to find them for a 48. Also, did you guys with a half leaf stack get longer threaded u bolts or use washers for spacers?
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Welcome aboard. Sounds like you have a neat truck. I broke the bottom leaves on the back of my F-1 and removed just as you did. I bought some generic aluminum caster shims at a local 4-wheel drive shop. Good luck with the truck. 
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Now there's a different combo that would be fun to see. We want to see pictures when you get the chance.......... welcome to the funhouse!
I bought caster shims at NAPA. pn 704-1168 is a 5 deg shim. That should get you in the right book.
I bought caster shims at NAPA. pn 704-1168 is a 5 deg shim. That should get you in the right book.
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Welcome to the board! Its always good to have another Bonus Built truck on here. When you get a chance get some pictures posted. There is nothing we like more than checking out what the other guy has. Your truck sounds pretty cool. Its always cool to see an interesting engine swap, the nailhead is a cool engine and I've always thought one would be cool in our trucks.
I'd check the local spring and suspension shops, I was able to get all the spring bushings, pins, etc and have my springs rebuilt for a reasonable price.
Bobby
I'd check the local spring and suspension shops, I was able to get all the spring bushings, pins, etc and have my springs rebuilt for a reasonable price.
Bobby
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Thanks for the advice guys. I've always driven old fords, but this is my first truck, and this board is going to make it a lot easier putting this heap together! I'll try and set up a gallery as soon as I take some pics.
-rhopper, I'm from teaneck, about 30 min south of butler.
-rhopper, I'm from teaneck, about 30 min south of butler.
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Try yuor yellow pages, check out the spring and suspension places, they can usually bend up "U" bolts to your specs.
Here is a great link;
http://www.mcmaster.com/
Bobby
Here is a great link;
http://www.mcmaster.com/
Bobby
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That place sells everything! I think I'll need 1 3/4" wide for the fronts and 2" for the rears, and they dont have 1 3/4 in square. I'll call the guy from ebay and get them custom made i guess. Thanks guys.