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To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: [oletrucks] rear wheels not centered in opening
From: jelerath@home.com
Date: 20 Sep 2000 08:55:32 -0700
Hi All,
When you look at my '53 3100 from the side, it is obvious that the rear wheels 
are not centered in the fender opening.  Instead of being approximately 
centered, they are about 4 inches to the front.  Is this normal? if not, do you 
have any ideas of how I might correct it?

Helpful info:
I just replaced the rear springs and noticed that the smoth pin is in the front 
and the threaded pin is at ther rear of the spring. Since the new springs had 
the bushings already installed, I presume that the springs are not in 
backwards.  The distance from the front spring eye to the "center bolt" (that 
holds all the leaves together) is shorter than from the rear eye to the same 
bolt.  Is this correct installation or are they in backwards?

The differential is a GM with removable carrier, sort of like a F%$d 9".... but 
it has GM cast into the housing.  The locating hole is in the center of the 
spring perchs, which are in line with the axle, not offset to the front or rear.

If there is any other information you need so that you could help me, let me 
know.

Jon
'53 3100




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