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Join Date: May 2009
Location: San Antonio, Texas
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Suspension Exchange for a 62 GMC
I have a 62 GMC K10. It needs new leaf springs but you can not find them for a 62, and expensive to have custom build. I what to try and take the suspension from an earlier truck and put it on mine, so I can buy new leaf springs. I just want to get some feed back and see if anyone has done this before.
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Re: Suspension Exchange for a 62 GMC
Are you planing on lifting your truck or keeping it stock height.
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Re: Suspension Exchange for a 62 GMC
it has 5inch blocks under it now. I want leaf springs only.
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana
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Re: Suspension Exchange for a 62 GMC
I took a 76 chevy 4x4 and used all the spring hangers and springs on my 61 4x4. I was in the same position as you and finally did it. It makes a world of difference for the better. Check out this thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=333036
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Re: Suspension Exchange for a 62 GMC
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Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana
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Re: Suspension Exchange for a 62 GMC
I bought a bare frame for a $100. Took an air chisel and a grinder to take out the factory rivits. I see no reason why you couldnt use the original axles.
Last edited by 62 short step; 07-15-2009 at 07:33 PM. |
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Location: San Antonio, Texas
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Re: Suspension Exchange for a 62 GMC
Here are some pics of my truck and the rear springs.
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