1956 ride height suggestions
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 15,882
Likes: 88
From: Durham NC
OK, Good news, it's an aftermarket setup, not one cobbled together from junkyard parts, it has actual lower tubular A frames. The steering gear looks properly done. Does it still get squirrelly after the new alignment? What settings did he use? I'd be looking for Camber -1.5-2.0*, Caster 4-6*, tow in 1/16" - 1/8" total. What did they do to get clearance for the front sump oil pan? (at least it looks like a front sump)
Are the tires radials or bias ply? If it is still a problem and the alignment is near to the specs above, then I'd pull the shocks off and see if they are worn out. Quick and dirty indicator test: step up quickly onto the end of the front bumper. It should not drop easily or very much. Now standing up there try to get the front end bouncing up and down. It should be very difficult to get it moving, and it should not be possible to keep increasing the height of the bounce each time. If you get it going up and down, jump off at the bottom of a bounce, the bumper should come up to ride height and stop with little to no overshoot or continuing to bounce.
Are the tires radials or bias ply? If it is still a problem and the alignment is near to the specs above, then I'd pull the shocks off and see if they are worn out. Quick and dirty indicator test: step up quickly onto the end of the front bumper. It should not drop easily or very much. Now standing up there try to get the front end bouncing up and down. It should be very difficult to get it moving, and it should not be possible to keep increasing the height of the bounce each time. If you get it going up and down, jump off at the bottom of a bounce, the bumper should come up to ride height and stop with little to no overshoot or continuing to bounce.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,696
Likes: 1
From: S.W. Florida
Dang! I got all excited at the possible prospect of offering to buy your dropped spindles, then realized I need Cordoba spindles... Anyone know of any for sale? BTW, Richard, I like that 56!
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
From: Roseville
well here is what I read. Pardon me if im not doing right....still a rookie here
left front Right Front min max
camber 0.2* 0.4* -0.25* 1.25*
Caster 3.6* 3.6* 0.13* 1.63*
Toe 0.05" 0.05" 0.00" 0.13"
Looks like oil pan clearance from rack to pan is about 1/4". If your referring to sump as being part thats lowest to ground its in the rear.
tires are p215 75r14 steel belted radials in front. p225 75r14 in rear
I stood on bumper of drivers side. Truck dropped about 1 1/2 to 2"
I jumped up and down and can get it too build on itself
when i jumped off on lower swing it went to level with out any hesitation
Your previous comment on pivot points...I had a friend come over and explain...here we go....there is the pivot point on top arm (farthest from center of truck) then there is lower (closets to center) and then there is the knuckle in boot on the rack. This knuckle extends about 1" beyond the lower arm pivot point.
left front Right Front min max
camber 0.2* 0.4* -0.25* 1.25*
Caster 3.6* 3.6* 0.13* 1.63*
Toe 0.05" 0.05" 0.00" 0.13"
Looks like oil pan clearance from rack to pan is about 1/4". If your referring to sump as being part thats lowest to ground its in the rear.
tires are p215 75r14 steel belted radials in front. p225 75r14 in rear
I stood on bumper of drivers side. Truck dropped about 1 1/2 to 2"
I jumped up and down and can get it too build on itself
when i jumped off on lower swing it went to level with out any hesitation
Your previous comment on pivot points...I had a friend come over and explain...here we go....there is the pivot point on top arm (farthest from center of truck) then there is lower (closets to center) and then there is the knuckle in boot on the rack. This knuckle extends about 1" beyond the lower arm pivot point.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Expedition01
Excursion - King of SUVs
5
Mar 31, 2013 11:59 PM
Arno F100
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
8
Dec 1, 2009 09:32 AM
ROCKY1956
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
0
May 31, 2006 10:05 AM
