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Old 10-11-2013, 11:59 PM   #7
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Re: Leaf spring top plate

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Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN View Post
Here's one still available from any GM dealer, I've used this spacer and had no problems with them, if I remember another member said he used the same one and it broke on him.
Another option is to use the top plates from a 73 to 87 truck and go u bolts up, you won't need the spacer and its a much better setup. I've seen axle tubes half eaten away from rust caused by muck settling in the bottom u bolt cradle of the stock setup.
Thanks for posting! I got these new U bolts with the lift kit and really don't want to buy more stuff if i don't have too, i'm in the poor house already, but yes it seems almost all i can find it the style with the flipped U bolts.

I did have a little rust in the lower cradle but not too bad, the cradles still look pretty good.

I'll check into this part and if i run it and it breaks i'll convert then. Thanks!
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