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stretch-t · 03-21-2010, 12:46 PM

My '64 GMC build has ran into a major snag. I wrecked out an '84 GMC Suburban to use the suspension pieces from in my build. Now I find that the rear end is 2 inches wider and the front crossmember is too wide to bolt to my frame (about 1-1/2"). Are GMC's that different from Chevy's? Or did I just get the wrong year components to try and use. I wanted to retain the leaf springs in the rear, mainly just for simplicity. It was suggested by my son to just section the front crossmember, but this changes the drag link and sway bar as well.

Really thinking about chucking the project and cutting my losses....I'm really that disgusted at this point!

03-21-2010, 12:46 PM	#1
stretch-t Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 14	Having suspension problems My '64 GMC build has ran into a major snag. I wrecked out an '84 GMC Suburban to use the suspension pieces from in my build. Now I find that the rear end is 2 inches wider and the front crossmember is too wide to bolt to my frame (about 1-1/2"). Are GMC's that different from Chevy's? Or did I just get the wrong year components to try and use. I wanted to retain the leaf springs in the rear, mainly just for simplicity. It was suggested by my son to just section the front crossmember, but this changes the drag link and sway bar as well. Really thinking about chucking the project and cutting my losses....I'm really that disgusted at this point! __________________ 1923 T-Bucket Roadster, 383 stroker 1964 GMC Fleetside short bed, small back window, leaf springs. 2000 Fleetwood American Eagle 40' motorhome



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