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**COBALT** · 10-12-2002, 04:31 AM

Am I being silly to think I can just stroll into NAPA and get a new set? That's how I got the front ones. Anyone else have an angle on getting some new ones? I know I can get them from ECE, but I need them tomorrow or the next day!!!

OhioDan · 10-12-2002, 04:47 AM

AutoZone carries some, but not all. I had to go to the local spring shop to get a set for my son's. Maybe you'll get lucky? Call around to the local parts houses. Hope this helps?

crazy longhorn · 10-12-2002, 04:50 AM

If you have a local spring shop, you should be able to get them there. I just take a sample in for measure(usually in pcs after the smoke wrench), & they bend the u bolts from stock lenghts & supply the nuts & washers .

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 10-12-2002, 06:38 AM

Any local spring shop can make them, ours are rolled threads not cut so you can remove them without a torch. We have stock length and longer for installing lowering blocks.

slam33 · 10-12-2002, 11:38 AM

LMC has them

jostrans68 · 10-12-2002, 06:36 PM

not sure about seattle But Right way spring in tacoma will have or can make them for ya..
Right Way Spring CO Inc
2545 South Jefferson Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
253-272-4022

jnelson · 10-12-2002, 06:59 PM

I have a new set you can have, but ya wont get them yesterday

**COBALT** · 10-13-2002, 12:37 AM

Well, I managed to get the nuts broke loose, and managed to get one pounded up as far as flush with the trailing arm, but no luck getting them to come out. They're really rusted in there. I think I'm going to have to cut them.

Therefore....I'm not in a hurry any more. Thanks a bunch. I'll probably check out all the places you guys mentioned this week.

**COBALT** · 10-15-2002, 01:39 PM

Well, NAPA looked at me like I was nuts. I'll be checking LMC, ECE, and that place in tacoma.

I'll send jnelson a pm.

Thanks guys.

**MikeB** · 10-15-2002, 04:10 PM

I got a pair a couple months ago from LMC Truck. Ordered them on Monday, got them on Thursday. Had to "spread" one apart a little using a vise and sledge hammer.

**ScottH** · 10-15-2002, 04:40 PM

Jnelson, if they are still available please let me know -> sdelvy55@aol.com

Thanks

Kas68c10 · 10-15-2002, 04:53 PM

Got mine from GMCpaul

Stepside · 10-15-2002, 06:03 PM

I made mine. 3/4=16 threaded rod. This was back when nobody had longer ones for lowering blocks. Unless you wanted to settle for 1/2 or maybe 5/8. Lowering blocks weren't offered in nothing but 1 1/2, with the small holes. I made the 2" alum. blocks too. This was around 1982. They are still under there after this long. And yes, I have tested them... 573 dynoed, tunnel ram, stroked 386, small block HP. Muncie 4, Hayes gold series clutch and plate, sticky Mickeys and all. I used to be the master at changing carrier bearing rubbers. I know this is a big no-no nowadays. And I agree. Sorry for the long post. I like the sound of Ed's rolled thread u-bolts. If they are 3/4".

Stepside

10-12-2002, 04:31 AM	#1
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Where to get new rear U-bolts for coils? Am I being silly to think I can just stroll into NAPA and get a new set? That's how I got the front ones. Anyone else have an angle on getting some new ones? I know I can get them from ECE, but I need them tomorrow or the next day!!! __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

10-12-2002, 04:47 AM	#2
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	AutoZone carries some, but not all. I had to go to the local spring shop to get a set for my son's. Maybe you'll get lucky? Call around to the local parts houses. Hope this helps? __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

10-12-2002, 06:38 AM	#4
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Any local spring shop can make them, ours are rolled threads not cut so you can remove them without a torch. We have stock length and longer for installing lowering blocks. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

10-12-2002, 11:38 AM	#5
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	LMC has them __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

10-12-2002, 06:36 PM	#6
jostrans68 Jostrans68 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bloomington indiana Posts: 1,182	not sure about seattle But Right way spring in tacoma will have or can make them for ya.. Right Way Spring CO Inc 2545 South Jefferson Avenue Tacoma, WA 98402 253-272-4022 __________________ [CGTW Member former 67-72 now with a 96 silverado

10-12-2002, 04:50 AM	#3
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	If you have a local spring shop, you should be able to get them there. I just take a sample in for measure(usually in pcs after the smoke wrench), & they bend the u bolts from stock lenghts & supply the nuts & washers .

10-12-2002, 06:59 PM	#7
jnelson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: jacksonville fl. Posts: 56	do you need them now I have a new set you can have, but ya wont get them yesterday __________________ looking for a new project

10-13-2002, 12:37 AM	#8
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Well, I managed to get the nuts broke loose, and managed to get one pounded up as far as flush with the trailing arm, but no luck getting them to come out. They're really rusted in there. I think I'm going to have to cut them. Therefore....I'm not in a hurry any more. Thanks a bunch. I'll probably check out all the places you guys mentioned this week. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

10-15-2002, 01:39 PM	#9
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Well, NAPA looked at me like I was nuts. I'll be checking LMC, ECE, and that place in tacoma. I'll send jnelson a pm. Thanks guys. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

10-15-2002, 04:10 PM	#10
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,484	I got a pair a couple months ago from LMC Truck. Ordered them on Monday, got them on Thursday. Had to "spread" one apart a little using a vise and sledge hammer. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

10-15-2002, 04:40 PM	#11
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	Jnelson, if they are still available please let me know -> sdelvy55@aol.com Thanks

10-15-2002, 04:53 PM	#12
Kas68c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Freeland,Michigan,USA Posts: 312	Got mine from GMCpaul __________________ 1968 SWB Stepside, 250,pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,Seat from a later truck with built in seatbelts, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,Weber k550cub carburator...WORK IN PROGRESS, Freeland MI , Just bought a 72 Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!!

10-15-2002, 06:03 PM	#13
Stepside Gasser Join Date: May 2000 Location: Thomasville,NC USA Posts: 456	I made mine. 3/4=16 threaded rod. This was back when nobody had longer ones for lowering blocks. Unless you wanted to settle for 1/2 or maybe 5/8. Lowering blocks weren't offered in nothing but 1 1/2, with the small holes. I made the 2" alum. blocks too. This was around 1982. They are still under there after this long. And yes, I have tested them... 573 dynoed, tunnel ram, stroked 386, small block HP. Muncie 4, Hayes gold series clutch and plate, sticky Mickeys and all. I used to be the master at changing carrier bearing rubbers. I know this is a big no-no nowadays. And I agree. Sorry for the long post. I like the sound of Ed's rolled thread u-bolts. If they are 3/4". Stepside __________________ :thud 70 sstep tubbed, Muncie, double hump, snowflake,



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