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by Rawbert
Sun Jun 04, 2017 8:20 am
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Those of you running a Sid's dropped axle
Replies: 10
Views: 940

Re: Those of you running a Sid's dropped axle

Yes, front sump. The dropped tie rod ends were perfect!!! I've been thinking about taking out a leaf to get my truck to sit more level. Still a bit high in the front.
by Rawbert
Fri Jun 02, 2017 8:15 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Those of you running a Sid's dropped axle
Replies: 10
Views: 940

Re: Those of you running a Sid's dropped axle

I am running a dropped axle with a 383. There is a 2" gap between oil pan and top of beam, but axle is far enough back it clears the sump. I am running 5 leafs, stock. BTW, shouldn't matter if its a stock beam or a dropped beam, location dosent change. If bottoming out is a issue with a 318, you can...
by Rawbert
Tue May 23, 2017 7:07 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: Need help w/window whiskers
Replies: 10
Views: 739

Re: Need help w/window whiskers

Bend the tabs out just a little to help catch the hole. Start towards the front making sure they are all lined up before completely pushing them in. A flat screwdriver helps guiding them in.
by Rawbert
Sun May 07, 2017 4:18 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: Need help w/window whiskers
Replies: 10
Views: 739

Re: Need help w/window whiskers

I just installed new whiskers last night. I got mine through JCWhitney. Same "Fairchild" part as RockAuto but cheaper and free shipping! besides, RockAuto did not have the door kit in stock.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/fairchild-indu ... 4y1971g2j2
by Rawbert
Sun Apr 23, 2017 10:36 am
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: Parts Interchange
Replies: 0
Views: 643

Parts Interchange

Does anyone know the part interchange between cars vs. trucks on interior parts? specifically window cranks, door pulls and arm rests. I have a '71 d100 looking to replace those parts with possible new re-production I'm not to worried about "correct" parts. I have found door pulls which I think are ...
by Rawbert
Sun Oct 09, 2016 6:29 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: 69 W200 Power Steering parts wanted
Replies: 11
Views: 705

Re: 69 W200 Power Steering parts wanted

Sorry. It is a D100... probably wont work. Duh, didn't even think about it.
by Rawbert
Sun Oct 09, 2016 6:28 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Lowered?
Replies: 1
Views: 556

Re: Lowered?

That does look stretched some. Stock front beam is about 4" center of spindle to center of beam. Take a measurement and see what you have.
by Rawbert
Sun Oct 09, 2016 6:23 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: 69 W200 Power Steering parts wanted
Replies: 11
Views: 705

Re: 69 W200 Power Steering parts wanted

i have a complete power assist system i pulled off my '71. Let me know if you are interested.
by Rawbert
Sat Aug 27, 2016 9:41 am
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: 8 track player
Replies: 10
Views: 610

Re: 8 track player

i installed a period correct 8 track player in my '71. Too bad all my cassettes are junk...
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by Rawbert
Sat Jul 02, 2016 3:48 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: Replacement Bench Seat
Replies: 10
Views: 1149

Re: Replacement Bench Seat

It is from a 67-69 Chevy C-10. (I think) Thats what the guy who sold it to me said.
by Rawbert
Wed Jun 29, 2016 5:03 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: Replacement Bench Seat
Replies: 10
Views: 1149

Re: Replacement Bench Seat

I put a Chevy c-10 bench in my truck. I did have to fabricate mounting brackets.
viewtopic.php?f=34&t=33632
by Rawbert
Thu Jun 16, 2016 7:43 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: Power assist steering.
Replies: 62
Views: 6199

Re: Power assist steering.

Maybe try testing each part individually and narrow down your problem. Or if your sure it's the control valve, maybe you can find a unmolested original. I feel your pain. I just removed my complete assist system due to leaking and not working correctly. In my opinion the power assist doesn't help en...
by Rawbert
Tue Jun 14, 2016 7:55 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: New bench seat
Replies: 3
Views: 561

Re: New bench seat

I put a Chevy c-10 bench in my truck. I did have to fabricate mounting brackets but only added 4 holes to the floors.
viewtopic.php?f=34&t=33632
by Rawbert
Tue Jun 14, 2016 7:46 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: Trying a c notched strait front axle on a 65 d100
Replies: 3
Views: 516

Re: Trying a c notched strait front axle on a 65 d100

You are going to have some crazy steering linkage issues... :2cents
by Rawbert
Thu Apr 14, 2016 12:16 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: front axle re&re
Replies: 3
Views: 532

Re: front axle re&re

Hardest part for me was popping the steering arm off the drag link.(with power steering) I couldn't seem to find the right size fork. Everything else is pretty basic. Just a matter of swapping parts from old axle to new. Good luck!
by Rawbert
Wed Nov 11, 2015 8:05 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: I bent the tube that holds the wheels in parallel, 66 W200
Replies: 14
Views: 868

Re: I bent the tube that holds the wheels in parallel, 66 W2

A new tie rod is pretty easy to fabricate. I fabbed one with drop ends to clear my leafs. Any fab shop should be able to weld some bungs on a length of tube, if they can't, they are not a real fab shop. Here is a link to my build, let me know if I can help in any way. http://www.sweptline.org/forums...
by Rawbert
Fri Jun 05, 2015 6:03 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Chopped Pitman Arm
Replies: 12
Views: 2817

Re: Chopped Pitman Arm

I don't know the technical definition of "bump steer" but it is like driving with little control. the front wheels pull when brakes are applied or when ever the wheels are not strait. When you counter steer to keep it strait it pulls that way. Kinda fun but extremely dangerous.