New from AZ

[Grim 82]

http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=5480.0

[bravo1616]

Thanks again Grim 82! you are awesome.

I'm loving this forum already. Looks like I will go with the drop-down steering arm.

[Grim 82]

Just remember that you will get different opinions on this, and the real suspension gurus haven't chimed in yet

[bravo1616]

hey Grim 82,
I spoke to Tyler over at Jackit and got what I needed. I ended up comparing my truck to a stock 4x4 GMC and a lifted GMC 4x4 I happen to see when I was out for lunch and we figured out I needed the raised steering arm. Both trucks I saw had the stock pitman arm.

[Grim 82]

Cool, let us know how it turns out when you get the new arm installed.

[bravo1616]

For sure Grim 82, should have the parts by tomorrow.

[bravo1616]

Can anyone tell me how do you know how much lift is on the truck?

[beastie_3]

What size tires are they? Looks like either a 4 in with 33 or a 6 in with 35 but it is a bad angle.

[bravo1616]

What size tires are they? Looks like either a 4 in with 33 or a 6 in with 35 but it is a bad angle.

33 inch tires, I had thought 4 inch lift but was wondering how you can tell for sure, thanks.

[beastie_3]

Doubtful you will find a part number on the leaf pack. It would see to be 4 in because of how it sits compared to the tires.

[Grim 82]

Exactly like beastie said, the tire clearance looks at first glance to be consistent with a 4" lift/33" tire. If you would have said 35's I would guess 6" lift. I suppose you could take a measurement from the top of the axle tube to the plane between the leaf spring eyes and compare it to a stock spring setup to see the difference.

[bravo1616]

Thanks guys!

[bravo1616]

Steering arm update: I had the raised steering arm installed -- with a friends help (he had to beat the heck out of it to loosen it). He also lengthened the drag link to approx 16 3/4 inches and now I get the normal right turn radius.

[Grim 82]

Excellent. Glad you got it squared away.

[bravo1616]

yes, thanks Grim 82, and now on to the next...
Is it easy to replace the speedometer cable? Also do you know where I can get screws for the headers, it seems a few are missing and one long one (the first on the drivers side).