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What kind of suspension does a C-10 have?

What kind of suspension does a C-10 have?

A C-10 is a 1/2 ton truck with the wishbone/coil spring suspension in the rear. A C-20 is a 3/4 ton truck with leaf spring suspension in the rear. I think the 1 ton truck was a C-30???

How can I Fix my GM 3 / 4 ton front end?

The good news is the fix is cheap and easy. Aftermarket tie-rod sleeves (from companies like Merchant Automotive and PPE) simply thread onto the factory tie rods and keep them from flexing. This simple addition makes the tie rods up to five times stronger!

What are the upgrades for a GM 3 / 4 ton?

The bumpstop is also relocated to the A-arm in order to increase suspension travel, which alleviates the harsh ride that surfaces with the torsion bars fully cranked. And last, but not least, new shock brackets are offered for both extended aftermarket shocks or for those retaining the factory length shocks.

What are the tie rods on a GM Truck?

The elephant in the room on ’01-’10 GM trucks (diesel and gas, 1500-3500 models) are the small diameter factory tie rods.

What kind of drive shaft does a Chevy truck have?

For 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 Chevrolet Trucks This is a u-joint assembly. with yokes for a 1- 1/2 ton truck (except WD). For 1940 Chevrolet Trucks This is a u-joint assembly with yokes for 3/4 ton truck 3-speed. For 1937 1938 1939 Chevrolet Trucks This is a 5/16 inch dowel pin that retains drive shaft bushing.

When did Chevy stop using the you joint assembly?

For 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 Chevrolet Cars and Trucks This is a u-joint assembly with yokes (except powerglide). For 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 Chevrolet Cars This is a U-joint rebuild kit.

When was the first U-joint Chevy truck made?

This is a u-joint assembly. with yokes for a 1/2 ton pickup 3-speed. For 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 Chevrolet Trucks This is a u-joint assembly. with yokes for a 1- 1/2 ton truck (except WD).

How big is the drive shaft on a 1940 Chevy truck?

For 1940 Chevrolet Trucks This is a u-joint assembly with yokes for 3/4 ton truck 3-speed. For 1937 1938 1939 Chevrolet Trucks This is a 5/16 inch dowel pin that retains drive shaft bushing.

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Ruth Doyle