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*Stitch* · 12-19-2009, 08:51 AM

ouch...at least there were some guys there to help ya...

flamingbig10 · 12-19-2009, 11:13 AM

I'd say get some good leafs and coils quick

Quote:

Originally Posted by texassquarebodies

That shackle looks to alot more than a standard 2 inch. My Bell tech only has three holes.

the bell tech I have look like that , or the cheapies you can get at auto zone

Chlsnk · 12-20-2009, 11:52 AM

Wow that is alittle scary! BTW What kind of tires do you have I like the look?

**lolife99** · 12-20-2009, 02:14 PM

Swap out those leaf springs.
They make a 52" and a 56" leaf for the 73-87 trucks.
You need a 52" set. while your at it install a flip kit and lose the shackles and you will be at appproxmately the same rear drop.
Leave the shackles with the flip kit and you will have a 7" rear drop,... but then you will need a notch in the frame.
I vote for just the flip kit.

You can get by cheap installing a set of "cut" front coil springs for now,... or purchase a set of Summit Racing Brand
(Ground Force brand, actually) 2" or 3" drop springs for less than $100.

texasfunk · 12-20-2009, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Swap out those leaf springs.
They make a 52" and a 56" leaf for the 73-87 trucks.
You need a 52" set. while your at it install a flip kit and lose the shackles and you will be at appproxmately the same rear drop.
Leave the shackles with the flip kit and you will have a 7" rear drop,... but then you will need a notch in the frame.
I vote for just the flip kit.

You can get by cheap installing a set of "cut" front coil springs for now,... or purchase a set of Summit Racing Brand
(Ground Force brand, actually) 2" or 3" drop springs for less than $100.

yea, if the truck stays in my hands i am redoing the suspension just the way you mentioned,

and the tires are 275/60/15

silverbullet01 · 12-22-2009, 03:50 PM

where i come from, stuff like that wouldnt even go through inspection.. quoted the wrong picture too, meant to use the one for the rear hanger.

Adams74Chevy · 12-22-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by silverbullet01

where i come from, stuff like that wouldnt even go through inspection.. quoted the wrong picture too, meant to use the one for the rear hanger.

Here in MD it wouldn't pass inspection either, but considering it's over 20 years old it would be eligable for Historic tags and not subject to an inspection...but if you were to have a wreck and they saw that...

Chlsnk · 12-23-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Adams74Chevy

but if you were to have a wreck and they saw that...

Oh but you know that spring damage was caused by the wreck

Adams74Chevy · 12-23-2009, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chlsnk

Oh but you know that spring damage was caused by the wreck

discoloration and all.

texasfunk · 12-23-2009, 01:59 PM

haha, yea, the springs are bad, i have all replacements parts, but again, waiting on more funds for the drop kit, i may change out the springs when i do the clip swap, as i am going to replaceall front end bushings as well

12-19-2009, 08:51 AM	#26
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: found this while welding mufflers back! is ths scary or what?? ouch...at least there were some guys there to help ya...

12-20-2009, 11:52 AM	#28
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	Re: found this while welding mufflers back! is ths scary or what?? Wow that is alittle scary! BTW What kind of tires do you have I like the look? __________________ *My 84 short bed build up*** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68#post3481968

12-20-2009, 02:14 PM	#29
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: found this while welding mufflers back! is ths scary or what?? Swap out those leaf springs. They make a 52" and a 56" leaf for the 73-87 trucks. You need a 52" set. while your at it install a flip kit and lose the shackles and you will be at appproxmately the same rear drop. Leave the shackles with the flip kit and you will have a 7" rear drop,... but then you will need a notch in the frame. I vote for just the flip kit. You can get by cheap installing a set of "cut" front coil springs for now,... or purchase a set of Summit Racing Brand (Ground Force brand, actually) 2" or 3" drop springs for less than $100. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 12-20-2009 at 02:15 PM.

12-22-2009, 03:50 PM	#31
silverbullet01 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Annapolis Royal Nova Scotia Posts: 56	Re: found this while welding mufflers back! is ths scary or what?? where i come from, stuff like that wouldnt even go through inspection.. quoted the wrong picture too, meant to use the one for the rear hanger. Last edited by silverbullet01; 12-22-2009 at 03:51 PM. Reason: wrong picture

12-23-2009, 01:59 PM	#35
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: found this while welding mufflers back! is ths scary or what?? haha, yea, the springs are bad, i have all replacements parts, but again, waiting on more funds for the drop kit, i may change out the springs when i do the clip swap, as i am going to replaceall front end bushings as well __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

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