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E's69GMC · 02-20-2007, 12:07 AM

I've been reading this board for about a month, and joined last week. I wanted to say Hi and say that you all have some nice trucks and projects going!

I have a 69 GMC C2500 of my own that I have been working on for the past two weeks to get it on the road, this will be my daily driver AND project. I want to switch it from leaf spring rear setup to the trailing arm setup, I have the arms, shock crossmember, and panhard bar mount. My question is, has anyone on this board done this before? And if so, how do I go about locating the shock crossmember? I know where the panhard bar will mount, and how and where the arms mount, just not sure how to locate the shock crossmember?

Can anyone help? Thanks...

E's69GMC · 02-20-2007, 01:38 AM

Does anybody have any suggestions?

**special-K** · 02-20-2007, 01:58 PM

Welcome,first of all.I would measure off another truck or maybe someone here could get you a measurement from a given point on their truck.I only have 4wds at the house.
I noticed you hadn`t mentioned the trailing arm crossmember.Did you get that?Need measurements??

sneakysnake · 02-20-2007, 02:07 PM

Not that this will help but....

E's69GMC · 02-20-2007, 02:07 PM

Thanks for the welcome! Measurements would be great if someone has them, as far as the trailing arm crossmember, I did get it too, but it looks like the same piece to me, looks exactly the same.

dan468 · 02-20-2007, 07:24 PM

As with anything on these trucks, if you don't already have the factory rivit holes in the frame to line up, there should be some center punch holes on the frame. Locate the factory holes or center punch marks and this should show you where to go.

E's69GMC · 02-22-2007, 01:58 AM

Just wanted to say thanks for the input guys, it helps!

**WorkinLonghorn** · 02-22-2007, 03:16 AM

Welcome from Studio City,Cal. I have the leaf springs out back too but will keep them. Let's see some pics.-Brian

E's69GMC · 02-22-2007, 04:26 AM

Thanks, Pics coming hopefully this weekend...

GREASEMONKEY72 · 02-22-2007, 05:12 AM

i wish you luck with the swap and cant wait to see the pics

02-20-2007, 12:07 AM	#1
E's69GMC Member of the Board Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Citrus Heights,CA Posts: 19	another newbie with a question I've been reading this board for about a month, and joined last week. I wanted to say Hi and say that you all have some nice trucks and projects going! I have a 69 GMC C2500 of my own that I have been working on for the past two weeks to get it on the road, this will be my daily driver AND project. I want to switch it from leaf spring rear setup to the trailing arm setup, I have the arms, shock crossmember, and panhard bar mount. My question is, has anyone on this board done this before? And if so, how do I go about locating the shock crossmember? I know where the panhard bar will mount, and how and where the arms mount, just not sure how to locate the shock crossmember? Can anyone help? Thanks...

02-20-2007, 01:38 AM	#2
E's69GMC Member of the Board Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Citrus Heights,CA Posts: 19	Re: another newbie with a question Does anybody have any suggestions?

02-20-2007, 01:58 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: another newbie with a question Welcome,first of all.I would measure off another truck or maybe someone here could get you a measurement from a given point on their truck.I only have 4wds at the house. I noticed you hadn`t mentioned the trailing arm crossmember.Did you get that?Need measurements?? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-20-2007, 02:07 PM	#4
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: another newbie with a question Not that this will help but.... Attached Images

02-20-2007, 02:07 PM	#5
E's69GMC Member of the Board Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Citrus Heights,CA Posts: 19	Re: another newbie with a question Thanks for the welcome! Measurements would be great if someone has them, as far as the trailing arm crossmember, I did get it too, but it looks like the same piece to me, looks exactly the same.

02-20-2007, 07:24 PM	#6
dan468 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sun City, Arizona Posts: 430	Re: another newbie with a question As with anything on these trucks, if you don't already have the factory rivit holes in the frame to line up, there should be some center punch holes on the frame. Locate the factory holes or center punch marks and this should show you where to go.

02-22-2007, 01:58 AM	#7
E's69GMC Member of the Board Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Citrus Heights,CA Posts: 19	Re: another newbie with a question Just wanted to say thanks for the input guys, it helps!

02-22-2007, 03:16 AM	#8
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,886	Re: another newbie with a question Welcome from Studio City,Cal. I have the leaf springs out back too but will keep them. Let's see some pics.-Brian __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

02-22-2007, 04:26 AM	#9
E's69GMC Member of the Board Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Citrus Heights,CA Posts: 19	Re: another newbie with a question Thanks, Pics coming hopefully this weekend...

02-22-2007, 05:12 AM	#10
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: another newbie with a question i wish you luck with the swap and cant wait to see the pics __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME



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