Thread: Rearend travel

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I have a 1970 nova with a 2.73 10bolt rearend, monoleaf springs. I went to install a shackle kit this weekend (to lift the rear up to tuck in my new tires) and the rear end has traveled to the passanger side about 1". There is 1 1/2" gap between the well and the tire on the driver side, and only 1/2" or so on the passanger side. Is there anyway to get the axle back to center? Do I need new leaf springs?

Also, does anyone know what other rearends will fit into my nova? Pretty much any 10bolt as long as i can find a way to mount the shocks and swap my leaf springs or get some of the same length. I'd like to go with one outta a 90s camaro so i could have posi. Anyways, just an idea, or even an S10?

Dallas

I think you are describing those long rear shackles that were in vogue in the 60's and 70's. If so, there is a reason you don't see them much anymore.........they don't work well. I'm not sure how to get a monoleaf to set higher, but I'm pretty sure you have seen why the shackle route won't be the best solution.

Some other, more knowledgeable Chevy guy on this forum, will have a good answer, I am sure. But I would bet money the shackles have to go. I remember seeing cars with these where they had bent sideways from taking turns.