Post by eddc on Feb 23, 2017 11:25:35 GMT 12
Hello,
With a new purchase I am looking at lowering a 73-87 square body Chevy c10. The aftermarket supports this truck very well but I would like to confirm that the traditional method of lowering the rear of the truck (leaf springs) by relocating the axle from underneath the leafs to above the leafs (and therefore supported on u-bolts) is certifiable? This configuration is in production on other trucks (hilux 2wd) and is a tried and tested modification to these trucks.
Second query is what certification issues will I hit when converting a long-bed fleet side pickup to a short-bed stepside. This will entail chassis shortening at the centre via cutting and welding with structural support (my main concern for the cert) and new panelling for the bed. The engineering challenges here are minor (having done similar in the past) but it concerns me that some of the cert issues will be insurmountable.
Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Edd
With a new purchase I am looking at lowering a 73-87 square body Chevy c10. The aftermarket supports this truck very well but I would like to confirm that the traditional method of lowering the rear of the truck (leaf springs) by relocating the axle from underneath the leafs to above the leafs (and therefore supported on u-bolts) is certifiable? This configuration is in production on other trucks (hilux 2wd) and is a tried and tested modification to these trucks.
Second query is what certification issues will I hit when converting a long-bed fleet side pickup to a short-bed stepside. This will entail chassis shortening at the centre via cutting and welding with structural support (my main concern for the cert) and new panelling for the bed. The engineering challenges here are minor (having done similar in the past) but it concerns me that some of the cert issues will be insurmountable.
Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Edd