Technically it is the center of the spindles with no toe in or out. With
frame rails level I a straight edge and plumb bobs to determine C/L, then
with straightedge in place measure to the forward end of frame rails to see
if both sides are equal, sometimes these old trucks get things knocked out
of place.
Lee
Prosser WA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steven Stuckmeyer" <slstusmc@yahoo.com>
To: "oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2006 10:46 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] IFS Install
> Hey all,
> I'm getting ready to install a TCI custom IFS in a 51 Chevy 3100. It
says to mark the front axle center-line and go from there. What actually is
the front axle center-line? Is it straight done from the frame to the center
of the axle as it passes under or is it the actual center at top of the
kingpin measured across? I sure want to get it right.
> I've found directions for 47-54 with the two piece ifs (with spring
towers) that says to measure 18 1/8" back from the center of the forward
spring perch hole, but that does not look right to me. Any help would be
appreciated.
> On another note, I have me four link and rear end all painted and
ready to put in. I just need to paint the pack of the frame and get some
buddies over here to get the cab off to do the rest. I sure miss the son and
his football buddies. It was amazing the help you could get for a few sodas
and burgers. Grocery bill is alot less now though.
> Thanks in advance!
> Steve Stuckmeyer
> 51 3100
> St Peters, MO
>
>
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