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specialtyretail 06-18-2014 07:39 PM

5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet GMC truck
 
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This is a set of lowering brackets for 1973 thru 1987 Chevrolet and GMC 1/2 ton truck, Suburban and full size Jimmy and Blazer. These brackets relocate the axle on top of the leaf springs, lowering the rear of your ride approx 5 inches. Quick, simple and inexpensive way to get down. New, $39.00 shipped for the pair. Thanks, Fred

dhughins 06-19-2014 07:40 PM

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How do these work and what else would I need for an 84 or 85 c10 swb?

specialtyretail 06-19-2014 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dhughins (Post 6728014)
How do these work and what else would I need for an 84 or 85 c10 swb?

You put these on top of the leaf spring with the open end up. You then sit the axle in the open saddle. You reuse the original u bolts and mounting plate. Pretty simple. Thanks, Fred.

chevy-fun 06-22-2014 04:36 PM

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got my brackets in last wk. an got them installed before wkend for car show. cant thank you enough Fred. i originally had drop hangers & shackles. now Fred flip brackets an drop hanger an stock shackle. here some pix

specialtyretail 06-23-2014 09:31 AM

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Looks great. Glad you like them. Thanks, Fred.

specialtyretail 07-10-2014 09:59 PM

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Fastsled 07-14-2014 09:28 PM

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Do you have to c-notch the frame? Or just take off the bump stops?

specialtyretail 07-15-2014 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Fastsled (Post 6761113)
Do you have to c-notch the frame? Or just take off the bump stops?

None of my guys have had to c notch. You may want to trim the bumps,, not remove. Thanks, Fred.

Fastsled 07-15-2014 10:05 PM

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Thanks!

specialtyretail 08-03-2014 12:28 PM

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wtchop 08-03-2014 10:42 PM

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I'll be ordering a set this week.

specialtyretail 08-04-2014 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by wtchop (Post 6787421)
I'll be ordering a set this week.

Cool. I have some ready to go when you are ready. Thanks, Fred.

CircusWagonJim 08-06-2014 07:31 PM

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I want to use these on my 1976 2-wheel drive Blazer. Any issues I should know about? There is a floor brace that needs to be trimmed correct?

specialtyretail 08-06-2014 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CircusWagonJim (Post 6791256)
I want to use these on my 1976 2-wheel drive Blazer. Any issues I should know about? There is a floor brace that needs to be trimmed correct?

We have never done a blazer ourselves. I have sold a few sets to people that owned Blazers but never heard about trimming a floor brace. Thanks, Fred.

wtchop 08-08-2014 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by specialtyretail (Post 6788851)
Cool. I have some ready to go when you are ready. Thanks, Fred.

Just ordered them via PayPal. Thanks

Scott

Fastsled 08-09-2014 10:14 AM

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Got mine on yesterday, very easy install. Thanks again!

specialtyretail 08-09-2014 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Fastsled (Post 6794760)
Got mine on yesterday, very easy install. Thanks again!

Glad you are happy with them. Thanks, Fred.

specialtyretail 08-09-2014 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by wtchop (Post 6794171)
Just ordered them via PayPal. Thanks

Scott

They will go out Monday. Thanks, Fred.

specialtyretail 08-12-2014 04:44 PM

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wtchop 08-14-2014 11:28 PM

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Got mine today. Thanks Fred appreciate it.

Scott

specialtyretail 08-15-2014 02:58 AM

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Hey Scott. Glad to hear it. Thanks, Fred.

C.W 08-16-2014 04:55 AM

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Do you ship to Canada?

specialtyretail 08-17-2014 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by C.W (Post 6803766)
Do you ship to Canada?

We do, but USPS rates are nuts. Thanks, Fred.

RDrancher 08-17-2014 12:52 PM

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Just ordered a set from your paypal address. Thanks!

specialtyretail 08-17-2014 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RDrancher (Post 6805130)
Just ordered a set from your paypal address. Thanks!

I will get them ready to go out to you. Thanks, Fred.


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