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gringoloco · 11-23-2006, 07:42 PM

Searched and came up empty. Looking for the distance between spring perches on a coil rear at the axle CL. Trying to get all my bases covered before I tear into this Blazer project...

Thanks -Chris

smbrouss70 · 11-24-2006, 03:00 AM

Are you talking about where the trailing arms bolt to the axle? I have an empty axle housing in my back yard that I could measure for you, if that's what you're looking for.

gringoloco · 11-24-2006, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Are you talking about where the trailing arms bolt to the axle? I have an empty axle housing in my back yard that I could measure for you, if that's what you're looking for.

Exactly what I am searching for. Guess I wasn't very clear in calling them 'spring perches', as technically that's not what they are. Somehow that's what my brain spit out as I typed...

smbrouss70 · 11-25-2006, 03:47 PM

Ok, Here's what I got.

I couldn't take an accurate measurement right on the centerline of the axle because of the differential housing.

From center of rear hole on the driver's side to center of rear hole on the passenger's side measures 41 1/4" (See Pic 1)

Since I'm not sure if this is 67-70 1/2 or a 70 1/2-72 axle I measured from the outside of the differential cast housing portion to the OUTSIDE of the brake flange (for lack of a better word) and it measured 21 1/8" on both sides. (See Pic 2 - Red Line)

From the center of the rear hole to the OUTSIDE of the brake flange measured 8.5" on the driver's side & 8 11/16" on the passenger's side. (Pic 2 - Yellow Line)

From the center of the front hole to the OUTSIDE of the brake flange measured 9 11/16" on the driver's side & 9 13/16" on the passenger's side. (Pic 2 - Green Line)

I can't honestly say that my measurements are 100% accurate, but they are +/- 1/8". From what I have seen there is plenty enough play (side to side) in the trailing arms, even with new Poly bushings, to let you be off a little and it not make a difference.

Let me know if you have any questions on my measurements.

gringoloco · 11-25-2006, 03:53 PM

Awesome man. That is perfect. Many thanks. -Chris

BowTieOgre · 11-26-2006, 12:47 AM

Another handy thread going on my subscription list. THX!

smbrouss70 · 11-26-2006, 12:48 AM

No problem guys, I know ya'll would do the same for me.

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-26-2006, 09:02 AM

Right Click and Save, TYVM

gringoloco · 11-26-2006, 02:43 PM

Krue- FAQ?

**LostMy65** · 01-18-2011, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Ok, Here's what I got.

I couldn't take an accurate measurement right on the centerline of the axle because of the differential housing.

From center of rear hole on the driver's side to center of rear hole on the passenger's side measures 41 1/4" (See Pic 1)

Since I'm not sure if this is 67-70 1/2 or a 70 1/2-72 axle I measured from the outside of the differential cast housing portion to the OUTSIDE of the brake flange (for lack of a better word) and it measured 21 1/8" on both sides. (See Pic 2 - Red Line)

From the center of the rear hole to the OUTSIDE of the brake flange measured 8.5" on the driver's side & 8 11/16" on the passenger's side. (Pic 2 - Yellow Line)

From the center of the front hole to the OUTSIDE of the brake flange measured 9 11/16" on the driver's side & 9 13/16" on the passenger's side. (Pic 2 - Green Line)

I can't honestly say that my measurements are 100% accurate, but they are +/- 1/8". From what I have seen there is plenty enough play (side to side) in the trailing arms, even with new Poly bushings, to let you be off a little and it not make a difference.

Let me know if you have any questions on my measurements.

Thank You.
Another great post, in an old thread.

BowDown916 · 03-03-2014, 11:06 PM

ahhh,finally found the answer i been looking!,Thanks..!!

11-23-2006, 07:42 PM	#1
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Looking for a measurement Searched and came up empty. Looking for the distance between spring perches on a coil rear at the axle CL. Trying to get all my bases covered before I tear into this Blazer project... Thanks -Chris __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

11-24-2006, 03:00 AM	#2
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: Looking for a measurement Are you talking about where the trailing arms bolt to the axle? I have an empty axle housing in my back yard that I could measure for you, if that's what you're looking for. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

11-25-2006, 03:47 PM	#4
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: Looking for a measurement Ok, Here's what I got. I couldn't take an accurate measurement right on the centerline of the axle because of the differential housing. From center of rear hole on the driver's side to center of rear hole on the passenger's side measures 41 1/4" (See Pic 1) Since I'm not sure if this is 67-70 1/2 or a 70 1/2-72 axle I measured from the outside of the differential cast housing portion to the OUTSIDE of the brake flange (for lack of a better word) and it measured 21 1/8" on both sides. (See Pic 2 - Red Line) From the center of the rear hole to the OUTSIDE of the brake flange measured 8.5" on the driver's side & 8 11/16" on the passenger's side. (Pic 2 - Yellow Line) From the center of the front hole to the OUTSIDE of the brake flange measured 9 11/16" on the driver's side & 9 13/16" on the passenger's side. (Pic 2 - Green Line) I can't honestly say that my measurements are 100% accurate, but they are +/- 1/8". From what I have seen there is plenty enough play (side to side) in the trailing arms, even with new Poly bushings, to let you be off a little and it not make a difference. Let me know if you have any questions on my measurements. Attached Images __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

11-25-2006, 03:53 PM	#5
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: Looking for a measurement Awesome man. That is perfect. Many thanks. -Chris __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

11-26-2006, 12:47 AM	#6
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: Looking for a measurement Another handy thread going on my subscription list. THX! __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads

11-26-2006, 12:48 AM	#7
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: Looking for a measurement No problem guys, I know ya'll would do the same for me. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

11-26-2006, 09:02 AM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: Looking for a measurement Right Click and Save, TYVM __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-26-2006, 02:43 PM	#9
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: Looking for a measurement Krue- FAQ? __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

03-03-2014, 11:06 PM	#11
BowDown916 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sacramento,CA Posts: 135	Re: Looking for a measurement ahhh,finally found the answer i been looking!,Thanks..!!



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