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68lwb · 07-15-2005, 10:29 AM

I am looking for both parts and information. My truck has had the front spring hangers mangled by a welder and I believe the best solution is replacement. Does anybody know if I can use different year hangers, or I need to find some specifically for 68'? Also have steering issues, about quarter turn play in steering box. Can you easily put power steering box off a later year (I have one from a 1972 4x4)to fix this? Any kind of information or help would be greatly appreciated.

toroflow · 07-15-2005, 12:48 PM

you should be able to use some hangers from a '73-87 up GM 4x4.

gregbr · 07-16-2005, 06:27 AM

I believe the hangers are the same for 67-72 4wd. On the power steering, look at the frame where the box mounts. If it has 4 bolt holes dimpled about 1/4" toward the tire and a larger dimple (between the 4 bolts) 1/4" inward toward the engine.....then the power steering box off any 69-87 4wd should work. If your frame is like my 67 4wd, it's perfectly flat, then you will need to modify the frame by adding a section from a later frame or by heating and beating the heck out of the frame to get the dimples. You need the dimples to allow for the new box to mount flat. Do not just add 3/8" or so of spacers, this will mess up the steering geometry. Greg

olblue60@aol.com · 07-16-2005, 10:10 AM

If it helps, my 68 does not have the dimpled frame or so far as I have seen, no 68s that I know of have the frame dimple. I became the standard Power steering setup in 69. 68 and before had the power steering cylinder in the front steering linkages.

68lwb · 07-16-2005, 10:38 AM

Thanks for the info. guys. I have not taken the box off yet, but looking at my frame, I am pretty sure it is flat. I am trying to stay as original as possible, so not interested in messing with the frame. Oldblue60, what would be the chance of getting a picture of your spring hangers on the front? I bought a '72 4x4 for parts but the hangers look different than the '68. Thanks again for replying.

67-72williso · 07-16-2005, 10:56 PM

68 lwb, I have a 68 K-20 frame for parts if you need any stuff off of it. Some stuff is useable and some isn't.

Later Willis

68lwb · 07-17-2005, 07:56 AM

Willis, I am looking for the front spring hangers, if they are the same between 1/2 and 3/4 ton. If you have them, and you can cut the rivets to take them off let me know what you want.
Thanks!!
Jeff

67-72williso · 07-17-2005, 10:20 PM

Jeff, I'll try to get them off next weekend the cost is the shipping only.

Later Willis

68lwb · 07-20-2005, 08:46 PM

That is the best news I have had all day! Let me know how much it costs and I will drop a money order in the mail to you immediately. I will pm you my shipping info.
Thanks for your help!

07-15-2005, 10:29 AM	#1
68lwb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 85	help please 68' K10 I am looking for both parts and information. My truck has had the front spring hangers mangled by a welder and I believe the best solution is replacement. Does anybody know if I can use different year hangers, or I need to find some specifically for 68'? Also have steering issues, about quarter turn play in steering box. Can you easily put power steering box off a later year (I have one from a 1972 4x4)to fix this? Any kind of information or help would be greatly appreciated.

07-15-2005, 12:48 PM	#2
toroflow Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 103	you should be able to use some hangers from a '73-87 up GM 4x4. __________________ Ken '60 GMC 3/4T 4x4 '60 GMC Suburban 4x4 '64 GMC Suburban 4x4

07-16-2005, 06:27 AM	#3
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	I believe the hangers are the same for 67-72 4wd. On the power steering, look at the frame where the box mounts. If it has 4 bolt holes dimpled about 1/4" toward the tire and a larger dimple (between the 4 bolts) 1/4" inward toward the engine.....then the power steering box off any 69-87 4wd should work. If your frame is like my 67 4wd, it's perfectly flat, then you will need to modify the frame by adding a section from a later frame or by heating and beating the heck out of the frame to get the dimples. You need the dimples to allow for the new box to mount flat. Do not just add 3/8" or so of spacers, this will mess up the steering geometry. Greg __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

07-16-2005, 10:10 AM	#4
olblue60@aol.com member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Silver Spring Md.20901 Posts: 2,031	If it helps, my 68 does not have the dimpled frame or so far as I have seen, no 68s that I know of have the frame dimple. I became the standard Power steering setup in 69. 68 and before had the power steering cylinder in the front steering linkages. __________________ 1967 C/K10 Chevy Panel 1968 C/K20 Chevy Pickup 1968 C/K10 Chevy Suburban 1941 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1960 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1972 Camaro SS 396 #s matching 1971 Harley FX Superglide

07-16-2005, 10:56 PM	#6
67-72williso Junk/Daily Driver Club Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Manheim, PA 17545 Posts: 253	Frame parts 68 lwb, I have a 68 K-20 frame for parts if you need any stuff off of it. Some stuff is useable and some isn't. Later Willis __________________ Daily Driver: 1970 C-20 400 sbc,sm-465,Dana 61 one ton SRW rear, 3.07 gears, locker. There are three kinds of people: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who have no idea what happened!

07-16-2005, 10:38 AM	#5
68lwb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 85	Thanks for the info. guys. I have not taken the box off yet, but looking at my frame, I am pretty sure it is flat. I am trying to stay as original as possible, so not interested in messing with the frame. Oldblue60, what would be the chance of getting a picture of your spring hangers on the front? I bought a '72 4x4 for parts but the hangers look different than the '68. Thanks again for replying.

07-17-2005, 07:56 AM	#7
68lwb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 85	Willis, I am looking for the front spring hangers, if they are the same between 1/2 and 3/4 ton. If you have them, and you can cut the rivets to take them off let me know what you want. Thanks!! Jeff

07-17-2005, 10:20 PM	#8
67-72williso Junk/Daily Driver Club Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Manheim, PA 17545 Posts: 253	Jeff, I'll try to get them off next weekend the cost is the shipping only. Later Willis __________________ Daily Driver: 1970 C-20 400 sbc,sm-465,Dana 61 one ton SRW rear, 3.07 gears, locker. There are three kinds of people: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who have no idea what happened!

07-20-2005, 08:46 PM	#9
68lwb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 85	That is the best news I have had all day! Let me know how much it costs and I will drop a money order in the mail to you immediately. I will pm you my shipping info. Thanks for your help!



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