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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-16-2015, 10:51 PM

I suspected so. Probably adds strength. That frame of yours looks familiar, only you're ahead of me. I'm just in paint removal mode. Exhaust, brakes and shocks come off later. Maybe the springs........certainly the u-Bolts for them.

Safe to say the mount for the center bolt for the leafs is notched, so you can get the head of the bolt into the mount? I guess I'm looking for confirmation Really, it's the only thing that makes sense.

I've been thinking about a drop myself. My brother says losing one leaf spring gives you 2", then all you need is different coil springs on the front. I've done a little homework, and at this point I'm calling BS. Unless I can hire someone to do it the right way for under $1200, it's just not worth it to me........ALREADY A MONEY PIT. Ha!

06-16-2015, 10:51 PM	#4
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,385	Re: GM Frame build - Observations and question about cent bolt for leaf springs. I suspected so. Probably adds strength. That frame of yours looks familiar, only you're ahead of me. I'm just in paint removal mode. Exhaust, brakes and shocks come off later. Maybe the springs........certainly the u-Bolts for them. Safe to say the mount for the center bolt for the leafs is notched, so you can get the head of the bolt into the mount? I guess I'm looking for confirmation Really, it's the only thing that makes sense. I've been thinking about a drop myself. My brother says losing one leaf spring gives you 2", then all you need is different coil springs on the front. I've done a little homework, and at this point I'm calling BS. Unless I can hire someone to do it the right way for under $1200, it's just not worth it to me........ALREADY A MONEY PIT. Ha! __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 06-16-2015 at 11:11 PM.