California or bust with early 70s De-Lar
Evening everyone. Here's the plan: 77 c10, early 70s De-lar.inc truck camper from maine to California via rt. 66. We plan on taking sept. 2016 off and spending the month out on the road. Gas will...
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HJGyswyt wrote:
Not to burst your bubble with this cool retro project, but you need to understand the difference between a 3/4 full floating axle and a half ton semi floating axle. You can prop up the back of any truck with springs or airbags, but you are still asking 1/2 ton bearings to carry a load bigger than they were designed to do. Many people get away with it, but truthfully, 1/2 ton axles were never designed to carry that kind of weight. All the best with your project.
Might want to pay close attention to this very important post.
