Need help with body mounts on 72 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

balloonknot · 09-21-2008, 11:49 PM

I put on a energy suspention kit today but the stupid thing came with no paperwork at all. I guess they leave it up to us to figure out how it all goes. Anyway I got it all on but don't know how tight to tighten the bolts. So anyone with experiance let me know, i'm hoping to get it off to paint this week

Jtrux · 09-21-2008, 11:55 PM

I got mine with paper work, i'll try to take a pic of it or scan it or just type out the basics of it tomorrow if someone else doesn't beat me to it, i'm going to bed.

I guess this is the one you got right?? Wierd that yours didn't come with instructions.

1972_K10 · 09-22-2008, 01:28 AM

I found this on their site.
http://www.energysuspension.com/pdf_instruc/17332.PDF

Lamar

1972CST · 09-22-2008, 02:46 AM

I have the same kit, let me know if I can help.

balloonknot · 09-23-2008, 12:10 AM

Thanks for the help so far. I just don,t know how tight to go. It seems like I should snug them up and then go a little tighter. You don't want to go all the way tight against the inside spacer do you? That seems like it would defeat the purpose. For now i'm gonna go two turns past when all the slop was out. Keep the advice coming thanks Robert

Critter · 09-23-2008, 12:42 AM

I have done this same upgrade but am by no means an expert. The general opinion of myself and everyone that I talked to said to "snug" them up. I know that isn't an exact science but it is what it is. You wouldn't want to bottom them out against the sleeve, I know that. Also you should be using nylon nuts instead of regular ones. This will keep the nuts in place even though they aren't overly tightened.

**70cst** · 09-23-2008, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by balloonknot

I put on a energy suspention kit today but the stupid thing came with no paperwork at all. I guess they leave it up to us to figure out how it all goes. Anyway I got it all on but don't know how tight to tighten the bolts. So anyone with experiance let me know, i'm hoping to get it off to paint this week

If you call them I betthey will fax, email, or send you a hard copy. This was likely an oversite. Good Luck.

1972CST · 09-23-2008, 04:48 AM

I was thinking there were some torque specs listed in a shop manual for these trucks? Have you tried the search option?

Critter · 09-23-2008, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972CST

I was thinking there were some torque specs listed in a shop manual for these trucks? Have you tried the search option?

The torque specs are for the original rubber mounts, I don't think they would be accurate now that he has switched to the aftermarket polyurethane kit. I agree about the searching, there's lots of info on this subject.

1972CST · 09-23-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Critter

The torque specs are for the original rubber mounts, I don't think they would be accurate now that he has switched to the aftermarket polyurethane kit. I agree about the searching, there's lots of info on this subject.

Good point , I didnt think about that.

Long Roof · 09-23-2008, 06:29 PM

Just stumbled on this
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=195985

Bentblazer · 09-23-2008, 08:25 PM

Thanks Long Roof. I replaced my mounts almost a year ago and wasn't sure the specs.Still in the middle of build so just snugged them up. Asked in a previous thread but no reply, knew someone would post specs sooner or later.

balloonknot · 09-26-2008, 01:20 AM

Thanks for the help guys, looks like i came to the right place for help.I tryed to post a couple pics of the Blazer but there too big, i'll try to resize them. Thanks again for the help, Robert

balloonknot · 09-26-2008, 01:31 AM

I shrunked my picture

1972CST · 09-26-2008, 04:40 AM

Yea!!! That looks great. Keep up the good work.

Long Roof · 09-26-2008, 07:34 PM

Don't be afraid to post more pics

balloonknot · 09-27-2008, 01:43 AM

A couple more pics. the only rust on this was in the upper right window frame. For 20.00 bucks the guy at the junk yard let me sawzall out the corner of a perfectly good cab, so I could replace the rusty stuff.

Chevyman63 · 09-27-2008, 07:49 AM

Looking good. Keep those pics a coming.

09-21-2008, 11:49 PM	#1
balloonknot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: California Posts: 19	Need help with body mounts on 72 I put on a energy suspention kit today but the stupid thing came with no paperwork at all. I guess they leave it up to us to figure out how it all goes. Anyway I got it all on but don't know how tight to tighten the bolts. So anyone with experiance let me know, i'm hoping to get it off to paint this week

09-21-2008, 11:55 PM	#2
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Need help with body mounts on 72 I got mine with paper work, i'll try to take a pic of it or scan it or just type out the basics of it tomorrow if someone else doesn't beat me to it, i'm going to bed. I guess this is the one you got right?? Wierd that yours didn't come with instructions. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!! Last edited by Jtrux; 09-21-2008 at 11:55 PM.

09-22-2008, 01:28 AM	#3
1972_K10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Texas Posts: 11	Re: Need help with body mounts on 72 I found this on their site. http://www.energysuspension.com/pdf_instruc/17332.PDF Lamar __________________ 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/205 AC About to be put back together after sitting in pieces for 23 years. My father (original owner) says "IT'S ABOUT TIME!

09-22-2008, 02:46 AM	#4
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: Need help with body mounts on 72 I have the same kit, let me know if I can help.

09-23-2008, 12:10 AM	#5
balloonknot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: California Posts: 19	Re: Need help with body mounts on 72 Thanks for the help so far. I just don,t know how tight to go. It seems like I should snug them up and then go a little tighter. You don't want to go all the way tight against the inside spacer do you? That seems like it would defeat the purpose. For now i'm gonna go two turns past when all the slop was out. Keep the advice coming thanks Robert

09-23-2008, 12:42 AM	#6
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Need help with body mounts on 72 I have done this same upgrade but am by no means an expert. The general opinion of myself and everyone that I talked to said to "snug" them up. I know that isn't an exact science but it is what it is. You wouldn't want to bottom them out against the sleeve, I know that. Also you should be using nylon nuts instead of regular ones. This will keep the nuts in place even though they aren't overly tightened. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com Last edited by Critter; 09-23-2008 at 12:43 AM.

09-23-2008, 04:48 AM	#8
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: Need help with body mounts on 72 I was thinking there were some torque specs listed in a shop manual for these trucks? Have you tried the search option?

09-23-2008, 06:29 PM	#11
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Need help with body mounts on 72 Just stumbled on this http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=195985 __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

09-23-2008, 08:25 PM	#12
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: Need help with body mounts on 72 Thanks Long Roof. I replaced my mounts almost a year ago and wasn't sure the specs.Still in the middle of build so just snugged them up. Asked in a previous thread but no reply, knew someone would post specs sooner or later. __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

09-26-2008, 01:20 AM	#13
balloonknot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: California Posts: 19	Re: Need help with body mounts on 72 Thanks for the help guys, looks like i came to the right place for help.I tryed to post a couple pics of the Blazer but there too big, i'll try to resize them. Thanks again for the help, Robert

09-26-2008, 01:31 AM	#14
balloonknot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: California Posts: 19	Re: Need help with body mounts on 72 I shrunked my picture Attached Images

09-26-2008, 04:40 AM	#15
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: Need help with body mounts on 72 Yea!!! That looks great. Keep up the good work.

09-26-2008, 07:34 PM	#16
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Need help with body mounts on 72 Don't be afraid to post more pics __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

09-27-2008, 01:43 AM	#17
balloonknot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: California Posts: 19	Re: Need help with body mounts on 72 A couple more pics. the only rust on this was in the upper right window frame. For 20.00 bucks the guy at the junk yard let me sawzall out the corner of a perfectly good cab, so I could replace the rusty stuff. Attached Images

09-27-2008, 07:49 AM	#18
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Need help with body mounts on 72 Looking good. Keep those pics a coming. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09



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