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ERASER5 · 10-24-2008, 03:04 AM

some U-bolt straps. I recently put 2" blocks under my leave springs ('70 GMC). Yes, I raised it. The block kit had new U-bolts instead of square-bolts like the factory. So the bolt plate that was under the axle, is now on top of the leaf springs. The fit is horrible, but I had to get thing back together.

Since the spring is a continuous arch, I was thinking about two 1/4" plates about1-1/2" X 5" or so each across each spring pack. Four plates total. A single plate would need to be contoured or it would only touch at the edges. Any thoughts?

10-24-2008, 03:04 AM	#1
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	I need to fab... some U-bolt straps. I recently put 2" blocks under my leave springs ('70 GMC). Yes, I raised it. The block kit had new U-bolts instead of square-bolts like the factory. So the bolt plate that was under the axle, is now on top of the leaf springs. The fit is horrible, but I had to get thing back together. Since the spring is a continuous arch, I was thinking about two 1/4" plates about1-1/2" X 5" or so each across each spring pack. Four plates total. A single plate would need to be contoured or it would only touch at the edges. Any thoughts? __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60



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