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Joe P 05-25-2019 10:17 AM

Wanted to Buy 66 K20 Original Rear Spring Blocks
 
Hi there! New to the site, working on a 66 K20 that was trash and slowly bringing her back. I want to put the original rear spring blocks in - My truck had PO blocks that were, well, lets be kind and say "not original". I am in CT. Anyone have a pair to sell?

Harlowhead1972 05-25-2019 11:12 AM

Re: Wanted to Buy 66 K20 Original Rear Spring Blocks
 
Hi Joe. I believe I still have a clean set from a 1966 GMC K20. I will post pics later today. Thanks, Harlow

Joe P 05-25-2019 11:35 AM

Re: Wanted to Buy 66 K20 Original Rear Spring Blocks
 
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Originally Posted by Harlowhead1972 (Post 8531499)
Hi Joe. I believe I still have a clean set from a 1966 GMC K20. I will post pics later today. Thanks, Harlow

Thanks Harlow! Looking forward to the photos!

Harlowhead1972 05-25-2019 01:21 PM

Re: Wanted to Buy 66 K20 Original Rear Spring Blocks
 
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Hi Joe. Sorry, it looks like I only have the front blocks left. I am working on getting another 64-66 vintage K20. I will let you know if I get it and if the rear blocks are intact. Thanks, Harlow

Joe P 05-25-2019 02:37 PM

Re: Wanted to Buy 66 K20 Original Rear Spring Blocks
 
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Originally Posted by Harlowhead1972 (Post 8531543)
Hi Joe. Sorry, it looks like I only have the front blocks left. I am working on getting another 64-66 vintage K20. I will let you know if I get it and if the rear blocks are intact. Thanks, Harlow

Thanks for looking, Harlow. I have the front blocks in good shape, just need the rears. Appreciate your courtesy!

jdl71 06-05-2019 07:11 PM

Re: Wanted to Buy 66 K20 Original Rear Spring Blocks
 
Are you wanting the lift blocks?

Joe P 06-10-2019 03:45 PM

Re: Wanted to Buy 66 K20 Original Rear Spring Blocks
 
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Originally Posted by jdl71 (Post 8537593)
Are you wanting the lift blocks?

Yes still looking for a pair, thank you!

jdl71 06-10-2019 06:15 PM

Re: Wanted to Buy 66 K20 Original Rear Spring Blocks
 
I didn't realize some came with front blocks also.

Joe P 06-10-2019 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jdl71 (Post 8540200)
I didn't realize some came with front blocks also.

I'm not sure if they did - My truck does not have lift blocks up front, but does have a couple of blocks on top of the springs, more like "Bump Stops"

Joe P 06-10-2019 06:42 PM

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I am looking for original rear blocks. This is what I have today...

jdl71 06-10-2019 07:01 PM

Re: Wanted to Buy 66 K20 Original Rear Spring Blocks
 
My rear lift blocks look much different

Joe P 06-10-2019 08:03 PM

Re: Wanted to Buy 66 K20 Original Rear Spring Blocks
 
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Originally Posted by jdl71 (Post 8540231)
My rear lift blocks look much different

Yes, these are not original. The PO added them. I have not been able to find originals so I may just reassemble with these blocks and change them out when an original set comes along.

Joe P 06-27-2019 11:48 PM

Re: Wanted to Buy 66 K20 Original Rear Spring Blocks
 
Still looking...

SmirchIs#1 07-02-2019 10:04 AM

Re: Wanted to Buy 66 K20 Original Rear Spring Blocks
 
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Originally Posted by Joe P (Post 8549601)
Still looking...

Im not real familiar with the 60-66 group of trucks.I have a 61 K 20 for parts.I looked at the rear mounts.They look like a combination lift block and lower shock mount all in one.If this sounds correct,I'll take pics.

Joe P 07-02-2019 10:50 AM

Re: Wanted to Buy 66 K20 Original Rear Spring Blocks
 
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Originally Posted by SmirchIs#1 (Post 8551819)
Im not real familiar with the 60-66 group of trucks.I have a 61 K 20 for parts.I looked at the rear mounts.They look like a combination lift block and lower shock mount all in one.If this sounds correct,I'll take pics.

Thank you yes. It may be correct. This is the block that goes between the bottom of the spring and the axle perch. The photos that I have seen show what looks to be similar to an I think it incorporates a bump stop too. Thank you!

Joe P 07-02-2019 08:23 PM

Re: Wanted to Buy 66 K20 Original Rear Spring Blocks
 
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Here are a few photos of what I think are original blocks

Dsuper5 07-03-2019 12:12 AM

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Up for grabs:

Joe P 07-03-2019 06:50 AM

Re: Wanted to Buy 66 K20 Original Rear Spring Blocks
 
That’s it! How do I make them mine?

Dsuper5 07-03-2019 09:14 AM

Re: Wanted to Buy 66 K20 Original Rear Spring Blocks
 
Well lets see, my Garage needs a new roof....my tires are bald....!

PM me with your contact info and i ship them out!
Cheers Eddy

Joe P 07-04-2019 09:25 AM

Re: Wanted to Buy 66 K20 Original Rear Spring Blocks
 
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Originally Posted by Dsuper5 (Post 8552345)
Well lets see, my Garage needs a new roof....my tires are bald....!

PM me with your contact info and i ship them out!
Cheers Eddy

Thanks Eddy. I left a PM...

1971 GMC SHORTY 07-05-2019 12:32 AM

Re: Wanted to Buy 66 K20 Original Rear Spring Blocks
 
Wow When I got My 1 st 4x4 66 GMC I Use to Think What Were Thet Thinking With Those Strange Blocks :gmc2:

Joe P 07-05-2019 07:07 AM

Re: Wanted to Buy 66 K20 Original Rear Spring Blocks
 
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Originally Posted by 1971 GMC SHORTY (Post 8553254)
Wow When I got My 1 st 4x4 66 GMC I Use to Think What Were Thet Thinking With Those Strange Blocks :gmc2:

Yes, they are strange for sure. I guess that a plain rectangular block is substantially heavier. Perhaps the designers wanted to reduce the weight a little. Anyway I prefer the original ones because they are "original".

aerotruk63 07-05-2019 07:35 AM

Re: Wanted to Buy 66 K20 Original Rear Spring Blocks
 
I have a pair without the shock mount on them.

Joe P 07-05-2019 11:22 AM

Re: Wanted to Buy 66 K20 Original Rear Spring Blocks
 
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Originally Posted by aerotruk63 (Post 8553295)
I have a pair without the shock mount on them.

Thanks but i think dSuper5 has a pair for me, just waiting to hear. Looking at photos, I don't think these blocks have a shock mount, but do have a bump stop. It appears that 3/4 ton trucks have the lower shock mount welded to the axle housing. It appears the one ton trucks had no rear shocks at all. I am not sure on this but both of my Eaton one ton H072 axles don't have the shock tabs - One is a 65 and the other is a 66...


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