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bikeman59 · 12-23-2014, 04:28 PM

As mentioned by others, these are great products. I've been running a set on my '80 for almost 2 years without any problems. They aren't whimpy like some other crap out there. And the price, you can't beat it.

**specialtyretail** · 12-23-2014, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bikeman59

As mentioned by others, these are great products. I've been running a set on my '80 for almost 2 years without any problems. They aren't whimpy like some other crap out there. And the price, you can't beat it.

Awwww shucks... I appreciate the positive comments. Glad you are happy with them. Thanks, Fred.

gasmn1620 · 12-24-2014, 04:24 PM

how much axle clearence is there after installation?

**specialtyretail** · 12-26-2014, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by gasmn1620

how much axle clearence is there after installation?

I am ashamed to say, I do not remember. I sold my truck we made these for several years and have not gotten another one. Maybe someone who bought them and has installed them can chime in. Thanks, Fred.

5150 · 12-27-2014, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by gasmn1620

how much axle clearence is there after installation?

You will probably need to c-notch it. I haven't done mine yet but it hits every once in a while.

gasmn1620 · 12-27-2014, 12:16 PM

Thanks 5150.... can you post a pic of how close the axle is to the frame?

5150 · 12-27-2014, 12:38 PM

**specialtyretail** · 12-27-2014, 01:28 PM

Hey Bryan. Thanks for the good review and the pics for a fellow member. We will see you in White House this summer. Thanks, Fred.

5150 · 12-27-2014, 02:18 PM

No problem Fred, looking forward to seeing you guys in July.

newmexicosaint · 12-27-2014, 11:23 PM

Won't these require shock extenders?

wideopen1967 · 12-27-2014, 11:35 PM

Any instructions I can look at to see how these are installed?

**specialtyretail** · 12-28-2014, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by newmexicosaint

Won't these require shock extenders?

Most guys do not do the shock extensions. Thanks, Fred.

**specialtyretail** · 12-28-2014, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by wideopen1967

Any instructions I can look at to see how these are installed?

Place the bracket on top of the leaf spring, tie bolt eye foreward. Lower the axle into the open saddle of the bracket. Re-install the mounting hardware. The pilot hole being offset compensates for the driveshaft angle change. Thanks, Fred.

jratz1966 · 12-28-2014, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 5150

Hey Bryan,did you buy your shock extenders from some one or make them?

5150 · 12-28-2014, 10:32 AM

Got them from Summit

jratz1966 · 12-28-2014, 11:00 AM

Thanks Bryan.

gasmn1620 · 12-28-2014, 11:23 AM

Thanks for the pics. I'm gonna order these tomorrow.

**62 Longbed** · 01-03-2015, 02:33 AM

Ordered mine today .....

Chaplain · 01-04-2015, 05:17 PM

PM sent

gasmn1620 · 01-04-2015, 07:38 PM

Hey specialtyretail did you get a tracking number.

**specialtyretail** · 01-04-2015, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by gasmn1620

Hey specialtyretail did you get a tracking number.

I am away from the shop. I will get it for you Monday. Thanks, Fred.

**specialtyretail** · 01-04-2015, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Chaplain

PM sent

Got it. Thanks, Fred.

gasmn1620 · 01-04-2015, 09:23 PM

Thanks

Chaplain · 01-04-2015, 09:45 PM

Done

gasmn1620 · 01-05-2015, 02:33 PM

got them today, thanks man. I will post pics when I get them installed.

12-23-2014, 04:28 PM	#26
bikeman59 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 117	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet GMC truck As mentioned by others, these are great products. I've been running a set on my '80 for almost 2 years without any problems. They aren't whimpy like some other crap out there. And the price, you can't beat it. __________________ Project: 1980 Chevy SWB DD: 1999 Chevy Tahoe, lifted on 33"s Toy: 1996 HD FLSTC, custom by me

12-24-2014, 04:24 PM	#28
gasmn1620 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: panama city, fl Posts: 204	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet GMC truck how much axle clearence is there after installation?

12-27-2014, 12:16 PM	#31
gasmn1620 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: panama city, fl Posts: 204	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet GMC truck Thanks 5150.... can you post a pic of how close the axle is to the frame?

12-27-2014, 12:38 PM	#32
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet GMC truck __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

12-27-2014, 01:28 PM	#33
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet GMC truck Hey Bryan. Thanks for the good review and the pics for a fellow member. We will see you in White House this summer. Thanks, Fred. __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

12-27-2014, 02:18 PM	#34
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet GMC truck No problem Fred, looking forward to seeing you guys in July. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

12-27-2014, 11:23 PM	#35
newmexicosaint Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Clovis NM Posts: 30	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet GMC truck Won't these require shock extenders?

12-27-2014, 11:35 PM	#36
wideopen1967 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: New Bern NC Posts: 142	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet GMC truck Any instructions I can look at to see how these are installed?

12-28-2014, 10:32 AM	#40
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet GMC truck Got them from Summit __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

12-28-2014, 11:00 AM	#41
jratz1966 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Ortonville,Michigan Posts: 25	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet GMC truck Thanks Bryan.

12-28-2014, 11:23 AM	#42
gasmn1620 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: panama city, fl Posts: 204	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet GMC truck Thanks for the pics. I'm gonna order these tomorrow.

01-03-2015, 02:33 AM	#43
62 Longbed Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gresham , Oregon Posts: 588	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet GMC truck Ordered mine today .....

01-04-2015, 05:17 PM	#44
Chaplain Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: TN Posts: 294	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet GMC truck PM sent

01-04-2015, 07:38 PM	#45
gasmn1620 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: panama city, fl Posts: 204	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet GMC truck Hey specialtyretail did you get a tracking number.

01-04-2015, 09:23 PM	#48
gasmn1620 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: panama city, fl Posts: 204	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet GMC truck Thanks



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01-04-2015, 09:45 PM	#49
Chaplain Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: TN Posts: 294	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet GMC truck Done

01-05-2015, 02:33 PM	#50
gasmn1620 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: panama city, fl Posts: 204	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet GMC truck got them today, thanks man. I will post pics when I get them installed.

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