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**yote1234** · 02-19-2013, 02:42 PM

im going to install 4 new eaton stock springs on my 1972 half ton with a bb 402, my question is in case i need any frontend parts.. some where on this site i read that even thou its a "72". the 73- up parts were stronger? or an upgrade?
or was i dreaming it? cant find it in a search. ??

by the way... nothing against the lowering crowd. but im going stock + 1".
right now it is 2" low.
will take pics when done. thx in advance. dave

1972SUPERSB · 02-19-2013, 02:54 PM

I've heard this too about the 73 and up parts fitting. Not sure if they are any better but I replaced my entire front end with ac delco parts. Just makes me feel better knowing they are ac delco.
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**yote1234** · 02-19-2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SUPERSB

I've heard this too about the 73 and up parts fitting. Not sure if they are any better but I replaced my entire front end with ac delco parts. Just makes me feel better knowing they are ac delco.
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may i ask where? did you fing ac delco parts for a 72? i cant find any? thx,dave

1972SUPERSB · 02-19-2013, 03:02 PM

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may i ask where? did you fing ac delco parts for a 72? i cant find any? thx,dave

What I did was go to acdelco.com and click on the parts catalog on the bottom right. Then look up you year of truck and model. Then I looked up the part numbers on amazon which I found has the better prices. Also www.oehq.com sells them too.
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**yote1234** · 02-19-2013, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SUPERSB

What I did was go to acdelco.com and click on the parts catalog on the bottom right. Then look up you year of truck and model. Then I looked up the part numbers on amazon which I found has the better prices. Also www.oehq.com sells them too.
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ahhh. thx,dave

1972SUPERSB · 02-19-2013, 03:16 PM

Sure no problem
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02-19-2013, 02:42 PM	#1
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	stock suspension question..... plz im going to install 4 new eaton stock springs on my 1972 half ton with a bb 402, my question is in case i need any frontend parts.. some where on this site i read that even thou its a "72". the 73- up parts were stronger? or an upgrade? or was i dreaming it? cant find it in a search. ?? by the way... nothing against the lowering crowd. but im going stock + 1". right now it is 2" low. will take pics when done. thx in advance. dave Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

02-19-2013, 02:54 PM	#2
1972SUPERSB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,026	Re: stock suspension question..... plz I've heard this too about the 73 and up parts fitting. Not sure if they are any better but I replaced my entire front end with ac delco parts. Just makes me feel better knowing they are ac delco. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeff 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 350, Auto, Bucket Seats w/Console, Tach, Factory A/C, P/S ,P/B, Tilt 1998 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 5.7, Pewter w/blue interior

02-19-2013, 03:16 PM	#6
1972SUPERSB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,026	Re: stock suspension question..... plz Sure no problem Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeff 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 350, Auto, Bucket Seats w/Console, Tach, Factory A/C, P/S ,P/B, Tilt 1998 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 5.7, Pewter w/blue interior

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