72 GMC 1/2 T Front a arms..? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Vince M · 12-07-2003, 11:33 PM

I was at the junk yard today stripping down a 72 GMC Super and noticed that the front a arms are completely different than my Chevy. Everything looked to be stock but you never know. The crossmember looked the same. Anybody know anything about the difference? Is one better than the other. I'd have to say just looking at it that it appeared to be a heavier duty
Going back on Tuesday to get some more stuff and I think I'll take some pics of it. Might ask how much also even though I don't need it...

Longhorn Man · 12-08-2003, 12:15 AM

the ones on my 69 GMC are the same as every other truck I've seen...was this a 3/4 ton you were looking at, or a 1/2 ton?

Vince M · 12-08-2003, 12:18 AM

It was a half ton. I got the rear out of it a while back. 5 lug 12 bolt rear. The front looked really different. Can't describe it but I'm going to take pics.

**John Fabris** · 12-08-2003, 06:18 PM

Could be aftermarket lowered control arms...

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-08-2003, 07:42 PM

The bump stops are different between the 67-70 and the 71-72s. The 71-72s will turn sharper. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

12-07-2003, 11:33 PM	#1
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	72 GMC 1/2 T Front a arms..? I was at the junk yard today stripping down a 72 GMC Super and noticed that the front a arms are completely different than my Chevy. Everything looked to be stock but you never know. The crossmember looked the same. Anybody know anything about the difference? Is one better than the other. I'd have to say just looking at it that it appeared to be a heavier duty Going back on Tuesday to get some more stuff and I think I'll take some pics of it. Might ask how much also even though I don't need it... __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

12-08-2003, 12:18 AM	#3
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	It was a half ton. I got the rear out of it a while back. 5 lug 12 bolt rear. The front looked really different. Can't describe it but I'm going to take pics. __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

12-08-2003, 06:18 PM	#4
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Could be aftermarket lowered control arms... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

12-08-2003, 07:42 PM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	The bump stops are different between the 67-70 and the 71-72s. The 71-72s will turn sharper. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

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12-08-2003, 12:15 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	the ones on my 69 GMC are the same as every other truck I've seen...was this a 3/4 ton you were looking at, or a 1/2 ton?



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