Anyone have any idea what these are for? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mxr708 · 04-01-2014, 08:34 PM

I'm currently in the process of rebuilding the chassis on my 71 2wd. Its been a long time since I took it apart and a lot of things have escaped my memory. Does anyone have any idea the function of the triangle shaped brackets in the photo below? (not my picture, stolen from google). I can't understand what purpose the serve. Im assuming for some sort of structural rigidity?

snipescastle2 · 04-02-2014, 05:59 PM

well,
I cant look at any photo bucket images at work, but there are two triangle sheet metal braces for the corners of the core support to the fenders, if that helps......
Ben

Andy4639 · 04-02-2014, 06:33 PM

I have no idea except they are stiffners for that part of the frame.
What I do know is those shocks ant going to do a bit of good laying down like that.

mxr708 · 04-02-2014, 06:55 PM

Lol its a new style bungee cord 4 link.

I was kinda assuming it was some sort of stiffener, the reason I ask is I am missing one of mine. I guess I need to do some more looking around or hit up the junk yard.

04-01-2014, 08:34 PM	#1
mxr708 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Shepherdsville, KY Posts: 6	Anyone have any idea what these are for? I'm currently in the process of rebuilding the chassis on my 71 2wd. Its been a long time since I took it apart and a lot of things have escaped my memory. Does anyone have any idea the function of the triangle shaped brackets in the photo below? (not my picture, stolen from google). I can't understand what purpose the serve. Im assuming for some sort of structural rigidity?

04-02-2014, 05:59 PM	#2
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Anyone have any idea what these are for? well, I cant look at any photo bucket images at work, but there are two triangle sheet metal braces for the corners of the core support to the fenders, if that helps...... Ben

04-02-2014, 06:33 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Anyone have any idea what these are for? I have no idea except they are stiffners for that part of the frame. What I do know is those shocks ant going to do a bit of good laying down like that. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-02-2014, 06:55 PM	#4
mxr708 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Shepherdsville, KY Posts: 6	Re: Anyone have any idea what these are for? Lol its a new style bungee cord 4 link. I was kinda assuming it was some sort of stiffener, the reason I ask is I am missing one of mine. I guess I need to do some more looking around or hit up the junk yard.

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