[FC] FC axles

[Bryan Blackwell]

The trans mounts being bad makes sense - that would lower the  
powertrain in the body.  But I think after almost 50 years it might be  
reasonable to bite the bullet and put in new mounts :-)

Note to DIYers - make very sure the FC is really stable on the stands  
when you do this.  You've got the truck in the air and you're changing  
the balance point considerably when taking the weight off the mounts.

--Bryan

On Jan 14, 2010, at 8:07 AM, Clark Hartzel wrote:

> I had the same problem with the brake drums rubbing the tops of the
> backing plates.  I hate to admit I used the same solution!  By adding
> some washers between the axle flange and the drum, the rubbing was
> stopped.  I suspect the real problem is over the years the rubber
> transmission mounts and engine mount deteriorate, letting the  
> powertrain
> "sag" down.