Quote from: Articifer Tom on December 04, 2016, 10:25:38 AM
Looking good Chet . I did not see the different passenger side shackle , please show .
Also on your removal of steering box . Did you notice any slotting of holes in frame where it mounts or internal adjustment . I am trying to adjust my steering wheel higher to accommodate my love handles . There are slots on the mount in cab , but maybe for just differences in cabs and frames .
Remember reading about the bolt holding the shackle together also squeezed it to dampen the action of the suspension and nuts were then locked in position . Do not know how your extra washers may effect that ,if at all .
Tom,
There is not much adjustment you can do with the steering box as far as raising it. There are only 4 bolts that hold the box in place and basically have slight adjustability to facilitate aligning the pivot gear through the frame.
With the shackles I used.., there is no center bolt just end nuts for each shackle shaft. These bolts are not locked down against the shackle sides. The bolts are self locking so you leave a little play to allow for movement.
I will clean the old shackle I removed and take a picture. I believe these might be the same on the rear springs and if so.., they should be in great shape since this shackle is a mechanical overkill for the purpose. The front is coming out so well that I might go for new rear springs also.
Thanks for your interest, Chet...