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gulfcoast66 · 11-09-2008, 11:56 PM

I dont know whats going on Joe, Im having problems getting the rear end to line up i guess tomorrow ill try it again.

protrash64 · 11-10-2008, 12:32 AM

Hey gulf....when I took my 'burb apart the rear shifted to one side. I think they can be under load one way or another. I was laying under the truck pushing the frame with my feet and the rear with an arm trying to get the bar on to the mount. It was one of the many BFH moments working on that stuff. Your arm is probably still sore from taking out those U-bolts

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gulfcoast66 · 11-10-2008, 10:54 PM

Yeah thats the problem, I checked each side and sure nuff one side is sticking out more then the other. Protrash did you post pics of your tank? The reason i ask is i have a gas tank i picked up from somebody for 10.00$ he didnt know what it was, i dont know but it looks like yours can you post some flicks here for me Thanks bro. Ill post some of the tank that i have.. Chris

60apache · 03-11-2010, 12:35 AM

would the 72 be a bolt in on a 1960?

**Captainfab** · 03-11-2010, 01:01 AM

NO.....you'll have to move the trailing arm mounts and the '72 uses the short panhard bar. So you'd be best off to transfer the panhard bar and it's mount from your current rear end to the new one. In other words, cutting and welding required.

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Originally Posted by 60apache

would the 72 be a bolt in on a 1960?

60apache · 03-11-2010, 11:24 PM

where did you buy new u bolts from?

Tx Firefighter · 03-11-2010, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 60apache

would the 72 be a bolt in on a 1960?

Only 63 and newer is it a bolt in. Your trailing arm pads are different width apart on the earlier trucks.

**Captainfab** · 03-12-2010, 02:19 AM

I get mine from a business that specializes in new and rebuilt automotive springs. You should be able to get them from a good auto parts supplier such as NAPA.

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Originally Posted by 60apache

where did you buy new u bolts from?

11-09-2008, 11:56 PM	#26
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11-10-2008, 12:32 AM	#27
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Starting 72 rear axle install.. Hey gulf....when I took my 'burb apart the rear shifted to one side. I think they can be under load one way or another. I was laying under the truck pushing the frame with my feet and the rear with an arm trying to get the bar on to the mount. It was one of the many BFH moments working on that stuff. Your arm is probably still sore from taking out those U-bolts. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

11-10-2008, 10:54 PM	#28
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: Starting 72 rear axle install.. Yeah thats the problem, I checked each side and sure nuff one side is sticking out more then the other. Protrash did you post pics of your tank? The reason i ask is i have a gas tank i picked up from somebody for 10.00$ he didnt know what it was, i dont know but it looks like yours can you post some flicks here for me Thanks bro. Ill post some of the tank that i have.. Chris __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

03-11-2010, 12:35 AM	#29
60apache Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: brandon, ms Posts: 385	Re: Starting 72 rear axle install.. would the 72 be a bolt in on a 1960?

03-11-2010, 11:24 PM	#31
60apache Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: brandon, ms Posts: 385	Re: Starting 72 rear axle install.. where did you buy new u bolts from?

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