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sjarrett71 · 11-04-2010, 02:03 PM

Went to the junk yard today and saw a 76 that was mostly all the way gone. It had a front sway bar on it that, by all outward appearance, looked exactly like one for a 67-72. I mean it was a dead ringer, it mounted the same and everything! My question is will it fit a 72? I didn't have time to measure it as I was on a break from work and the guy is gonna crush the truck shortly. Also, do any of you know (I'm sure someone does) if the rear leaf springs off a 76 will work on a 72? I didn't have time to measure them either.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-04-2010, 02:06 PM

Yep it will fit. WES

sjarrett71 · 11-04-2010, 02:13 PM

Both front sway bar and rear leaf springs? I looked at a spring company website and noticed the length was the same but thickness (up and down) was different and the weight rating was less than a 67-72 spring. Obviously they will work lengthwise but will everything else work out?

sjarrett71 · 11-04-2010, 10:05 PM

So does anyone know if leaf springs from a 76 2wd truck fit a 72 GMC 2wd truck? I already know the length is good but was wondering about the height and the spring rate. The 67-72 springs are rated at about 2650 and the 73-?? is rated at about 1950. Would it give a better ride or sag or what?

11-04-2010, 02:03 PM	#1
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Need knowledgable parts help Went to the junk yard today and saw a 76 that was mostly all the way gone. It had a front sway bar on it that, by all outward appearance, looked exactly like one for a 67-72. I mean it was a dead ringer, it mounted the same and everything! My question is will it fit a 72? I didn't have time to measure it as I was on a break from work and the guy is gonna crush the truck shortly. Also, do any of you know (I'm sure someone does) if the rear leaf springs off a 76 will work on a 72? I didn't have time to measure them either. __________________ -Scott- Last edited by sjarrett71; 11-04-2010 at 02:16 PM.

11-04-2010, 02:06 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Need knowledgable parts help Yep it will fit. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-04-2010, 02:13 PM	#3
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Need knowledgable parts help Both front sway bar and rear leaf springs? I looked at a spring company website and noticed the length was the same but thickness (up and down) was different and the weight rating was less than a 67-72 spring. Obviously they will work lengthwise but will everything else work out? __________________ -Scott- Last edited by sjarrett71; 11-04-2010 at 02:34 PM.

11-04-2010, 10:05 PM	#4
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Need knowledgable parts help So does anyone know if leaf springs from a 76 2wd truck fit a 72 GMC 2wd truck? I already know the length is good but was wondering about the height and the spring rate. The 67-72 springs are rated at about 2650 and the 73-?? is rated at about 1950. Would it give a better ride or sag or what? __________________ -Scott-



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