Steering and Front Axle Rebuild.

[chevyCUCV]

Looks good, very high in the front.

Ride quality was better than stock? I want better ride, but cant lift yet(work truck), Hoping front springs can do the job for low cost.

 

[Iceman3005]

Sits about 1/2 an inch lower in front, as for ride it is a bit stiff with the 4 leaf spring but still very comfortable ride. the standard 3 leaf springs were $110 a piece, the 4 leaf the ones I purchased were $150 a spring.

 

[ken]

How do you like the new steering shaft? Did it make the steering feel tighter? Was it worth the money?

 

[Iceman3005]

Ya I really like the new steering shaft! Yes it was worth the money, made the steering very firm but not stiff, very little steering is now required to make the truck change direction! The steering box brace helped to! Its almost like driving a sports car steering, love it!

 

[86m1028]

great write up Iceman

care to tell about the tools you bought for the rebuild (spreader, race, & seal tools) ?
Brands & prices of tools.

 

[Dave Kay]

Bravo----BRAVO!!!!!

Great write-up Iceman, this is one of my top priorities for the near future. And hey--- nothing like the solid feel and sure satisfaction of a newly rebuild front end I say!