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LeftEar55 · 03-25-2005, 08:14 PM

Got my frame sandblasted today and it looks like the majority of the rust that was between each leaf, flew out, but what do yall think I should do now? Should I buy all new leaves for each side, (which will be about 800 bucks!), or do you think these will hold up? When the frame is on the ground, you can bounce on the frame as much as you want and there is literally no sagging. It sits level too, even when the body parts were on the frame, it didn't lean to one side, it sat level. Is there a rebuild kit for new clamp thingys? Here's a pic, please let me know what yall think about this?

72MARIO · 03-25-2005, 08:24 PM

They look good to me from the pitcure.

roj2323 · 03-25-2005, 09:04 PM

i don't know where your looking to buy your springs from but i got a set for my 85 last year for less than $250. the 67-72 springs are slightly narrower than my 85's and thats why there more. do yourself a favor and update the springs to the later model. you may have to change the shackles but it should all bolt together. good luck

ondrew

LeftEar55 · 03-25-2005, 11:24 PM

Everywhere I look for springs for my truck, they are all about 400 a side. It's because in 55, the 1st series truck had an open rear and it's different than a 55 2nd series and the 47-54's had a closed rear. If anyone knows if anything newer will fit straight into mine, without problems, please let me know.

DTerry · 03-27-2005, 07:56 AM

How about taking them to a local spring shop, they will make new "clamp thingys" for you. If I we're you, I'd take them in as they are for a qoute, bring 'em back home to disassemble and clean up, then take them back for re-arch (if needed) and reassembly. I'll bet it would cost less that $100-$150.

03-25-2005, 08:14 PM	#1
LeftEar55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 107	Do I need to replace or repair these leaves? Got my frame sandblasted today and it looks like the majority of the rust that was between each leaf, flew out, but what do yall think I should do now? Should I buy all new leaves for each side, (which will be about 800 bucks!), or do you think these will hold up? When the frame is on the ground, you can bounce on the frame as much as you want and there is literally no sagging. It sits level too, even when the body parts were on the frame, it didn't lean to one side, it sat level. Is there a rebuild kit for new clamp thingys? Here's a pic, please let me know what yall think about this? Attached Images

03-25-2005, 08:24 PM	#2
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	They look good to me from the pitcure. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

03-27-2005, 07:56 AM	#5
DTerry '70 GMC C-25 LWB Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Binghamton, N.Y. Posts: 273	How about taking them to a local spring shop, they will make new "clamp thingys" for you. If I we're you, I'd take them in as they are for a qoute, bring 'em back home to disassemble and clean up, then take them back for re-arch (if needed) and reassembly. I'll bet it would cost less that $100-$150. __________________ 1970 GMC C-25 LWB (middle of frame up) 5-7 drop with 3in drop spindles, flip kit with blocks and still keeping the 3/4 ton. Shaved drip rails and marker lights, rear roll pan, cowl induction hood. 1987 Camaro z28 350, vortec 305 heads. 10:1 comp, t5 trans. Street terrrorizer. 1988 Monte Carlo (Super Stock ashpalt race car) My Truck

03-25-2005, 09:04 PM	#3
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	i don't know where your looking to buy your springs from but i got a set for my 85 last year for less than $250. the 67-72 springs are slightly narrower than my 85's and thats why there more. do yourself a favor and update the springs to the later model. you may have to change the shackles but it should all bolt together. good luck ondrew

03-25-2005, 11:24 PM	#4
LeftEar55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 107	Everywhere I look for springs for my truck, they are all about 400 a side. It's because in 55, the 1st series truck had an open rear and it's different than a 55 2nd series and the 47-54's had a closed rear. If anyone knows if anything newer will fit straight into mine, without problems, please let me know.



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