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C10_ustacould · 11-12-2011, 03:27 PM

I pick up my swb chassis for my project yesterday and there are brackets where the trailing arms mount to the rear end that I have never seen before. The have rubber bumpers on them like they were some sort of suspension stop. Anyone know what they are?

Buck

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 11-12-2011, 03:47 PM

It's for the add on leaf springs.

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 11-12-2011, 03:48 PM

Kind of acted like an overload spring.

LOW DOUGH · 11-12-2011, 03:53 PM

Nice wheels!

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Andy4639 · 11-12-2011, 04:33 PM

The truck had the over load spring on it at some point. The spring was a single leaf that mounted toward the rear of the frame and the other end would float above the rubber stopper until either loaded are a bad bump.

C10_ustacould · 11-12-2011, 05:06 PM

Thanks guys! I have seen the overload spring in one recently but never looked to see where it contacted the trailing arm, now I wish I had the rest of it! lol

The wheels are awesome right!? I needed to get the chassis home from central Florida, but I didn't have 6 lug wheels (i am converting to 5 lug) so I made some plywood discs. Only $22 in them!

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 11-12-2011, 05:45 PM

Sweet rims!!! LOL

hjewell2 · 11-12-2011, 06:18 PM

Meet the flintstone's there the modern stone age family. Very cool idea for moving around the shop.

72gmcshorty · 11-12-2011, 06:28 PM

imagine the smoke show when peeling out

CORSAIR · 11-12-2011, 09:46 PM

Brilliant!!!!!!!

68gmsee · 11-12-2011, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BucksSS

........The wheels are awesome right!? I needed to get the chassis home from central Florida, but I didn't have 6 lug wheels (i am converting to 5 lug) so I made some plywood discs. Only $22 in them!

Never ceases to amaze me! Gotta do what you have to do, though. I never would have though of it.

Meatman · 11-12-2011, 11:32 PM

Heres a pic that will help explain. My truck has them

SS Tim · 11-12-2011, 11:34 PM

Here is a picture to put it in prospective. RPO G60 500lbs. cap..

Meatman · 11-13-2011, 12:37 AM

Way better then my pics! lol

SS Tim · 11-13-2011, 06:47 AM

These were over on the parts board.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492739

11-12-2011, 03:27 PM	#1
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Identify this bracket I pick up my swb chassis for my project yesterday and there are brackets where the trailing arms mount to the rear end that I have never seen before. The have rubber bumpers on them like they were some sort of suspension stop. Anyone know what they are? Buck Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

11-12-2011, 03:47 PM	#2
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: Identify this bracket It's for the add on leaf springs. __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

11-12-2011, 03:48 PM	#3
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: Identify this bracket Kind of acted like an overload spring. __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

11-12-2011, 03:53 PM	#4
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Identify this bracket Nice wheels! Posted via Mobile Device

11-12-2011, 04:33 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Identify this bracket The truck had the over load spring on it at some point. The spring was a single leaf that mounted toward the rear of the frame and the other end would float above the rubber stopper until either loaded are a bad bump. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-12-2011, 05:06 PM	#6
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: Identify this bracket Thanks guys! I have seen the overload spring in one recently but never looked to see where it contacted the trailing arm, now I wish I had the rest of it! lol The wheels are awesome right!? I needed to get the chassis home from central Florida, but I didn't have 6 lug wheels (i am converting to 5 lug) so I made some plywood discs. Only $22 in them! Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

11-12-2011, 05:45 PM	#7
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: Identify this bracket Sweet rims!!! LOL __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

11-12-2011, 06:18 PM	#8
hjewell2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: mich Posts: 655	Re: Identify this bracket Meet the flintstone's there the modern stone age family. Very cool idea for moving around the shop. Last edited by hjewell2; 11-12-2011 at 06:20 PM. Reason: mis spelled

11-12-2011, 06:28 PM	#9
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: Identify this bracket imagine the smoke show when peeling out __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

11-12-2011, 09:46 PM	#10
CORSAIR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pahrump, Nevada Posts: 451	Re: Identify this bracket Brilliant!!!!!!! __________________ "The Can't Family Lives Across The Street"

11-12-2011, 11:32 PM	#12
Meatman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 604	Re: Identify this bracket Heres a pic that will help explain. My truck has them __________________ Daily-94 K2500 350 5spd extended cab longbox Project Red Velvet-68 C20 396-th400-AC-PS-PB-all original except for the 8 track and the gun rack. Build thread>>>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495881 My 01 TA and 88 Formula hide in the garage. :-)

11-12-2011, 11:34 PM	#13
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Identify this bracket Here is a picture to put it in prospective. RPO G60 500lbs. cap.. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

11-13-2011, 12:37 AM	#14
Meatman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 604	Re: Identify this bracket Way better then my pics! lol __________________ Daily-94 K2500 350 5spd extended cab longbox Project Red Velvet-68 C20 396-th400-AC-PS-PB-all original except for the 8 track and the gun rack. Build thread>>>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495881 My 01 TA and 88 Formula hide in the garage. :-)

11-13-2011, 06:47 AM	#15
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Identify this bracket These were over on the parts board. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492739 __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban



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