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67CHIP72 · 06-18-2007, 08:32 PM

Located behind the drivers side front leaf.

corn · 06-18-2007, 08:35 PM

Some sort of a shackle limiter. Looks pretty cool, never seen anything like that before...

Longhorn Man · 06-18-2007, 08:53 PM

You see them on bigger trucks all the time, it's basicly a bump stop to keep the shackle from going back too far.

droppedgmc · 06-18-2007, 08:57 PM

or maybe used for off roading so you don't get hung up on a spring

Rust Buster · 06-18-2007, 10:16 PM

I have it on my 72 K20, but it's only on one side. I was wondering what it is for as well. It's a solid chunk of metal

corn · 06-18-2007, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

You see them on bigger trucks all the time, it's basicly a bump stop to keep the shackle from going back too far.

You mean sorta like a shackle limiter?

Longhorn Man · 06-18-2007, 10:28 PM

yes... just describing it a bit.

67CHIP72 · 06-18-2007, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rust Buster

I have it on my 72 K20, but it's only on one side. I was wondering what it is for as well. It's a solid chunk of metal

Holes in frame are on both sideson mine, but I only have the piece on drivers side.

jhow66 · 06-18-2007, 10:47 PM

I would say it there on 4x4's to keep the slip joint on front drive shaft from bottoming out.

corn · 06-18-2007, 10:50 PM

Did all 4X4s have those?

**too much stuff** · 06-18-2007, 11:28 PM

That is a factory part found on the 4 wheel drives. Seems to me it had something to do with if a spring breaks, it would keep you from going into oncoming traffic. I think it was orginal held on with rivets. Also, only found on the drivers side.

1969k10stepside · 06-18-2007, 11:31 PM

Yes,as too much stuff said...on the 4wds,drivers side only.There is also some metal welded on the drivers side front spring hanger to keep the spring in the spring hanger too.Most of the time that is trimmed off though because lift kit springs often have clearance issues with that metal on the spring hanger...

**special-K** · 06-19-2007, 08:57 AM

This was started in`71 on all K-models,driver side.

**jerry moss** · 06-19-2007, 10:17 AM

just a little FYI. i once had a 71 cheyenne shortbed 4x4 that had them on both sides and also had straps on both front hangers--it all "appeared" to be factory installed. according to the vin on the cab, it was a stepside when built in 71 but when i bought it, it was a fleetside with all the trim. i know, anyone can add a bed and trim but this had been done a looooonnnnng time before i got the truck. after looking closer at the frame it became apparent it was a replacement, it had no vin number anywhere on it. then i pulled all the crap out of the cab and the floor was bent up very bad, so i guess the truck had been totaled when it was fairly new and someone pieced it back together.
anyone else have one with these brackets on both sides.

67CHIP72 · 06-19-2007, 10:31 AM

Mine only has the strap on the drivers side(front) as well. Thanks for all the input guys.

1969k10stepside · 06-19-2007, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

This was started in`71 on all K-models,driver side.

Thats odd,my 69 4wd has one on the frame,I will look and see if its riveted on

**kwmech** · 06-19-2007, 10:40 AM

It's on there because of the push pull steering.

**too much stuff** · 06-19-2007, 06:46 PM

I think my 69 has one, and both my 70's have them. Drivers side only though.

**special-K** · 06-19-2007, 07:07 PM

Do your pre-71s have the strap,too?I thought one of those was a recall in`71.

70gmcjimmy · 06-19-2007, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwmech

It's on there because of the push pull steering.

That makes the most sense! Turning the steering wheel probably would cause like a bump-steer situation on the left front. The wheelbase would shorten slightly on that side with the bushing squish and shackle swing when steering right. Since the stock spring is arched upward, when you hit a bump the shackle swings away from that stop. The only time the shackle would swing towards that stop trail riding would be when the left front is being lifted off the ground.

My 70 Jimmy has it but there doesnt appear to be holes in the frame, altho the bracket has slotted holes. It is welded on.

Later---DAC

06-18-2007, 08:32 PM	#1
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06-18-2007, 08:35 PM	#2
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Identify this part... Some sort of a shackle limiter. Looks pretty cool, never seen anything like that before...

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06-18-2007, 10:28 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Identify this part... yes... just describing it a bit.

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jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Re: Identify this part... I would say it there on 4x4's to keep the slip joint on front drive shaft from bottoming out. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

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corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Identify this part... Did all 4X4s have those?

06-18-2007, 11:28 PM	#11
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,786	Re: Identify this part... That is a factory part found on the 4 wheel drives. Seems to me it had something to do with if a spring breaks, it would keep you from going into oncoming traffic. I think it was orginal held on with rivets. Also, only found on the drivers side. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

06-18-2007, 11:31 PM	#12
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Identify this part... Yes,as too much stuff said...on the 4wds,drivers side only.There is also some metal welded on the drivers side front spring hanger to keep the spring in the spring hanger too.Most of the time that is trimmed off though because lift kit springs often have clearance issues with that metal on the spring hanger... Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 06-18-2007 at 11:32 PM.

06-19-2007, 08:57 AM	#13
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06-19-2007, 10:17 AM	#14
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	Re: Identify this part... just a little FYI. i once had a 71 cheyenne shortbed 4x4 that had them on both sides and also had straps on both front hangers--it all "appeared" to be factory installed. according to the vin on the cab, it was a stepside when built in 71 but when i bought it, it was a fleetside with all the trim. i know, anyone can add a bed and trim but this had been done a looooonnnnng time before i got the truck. after looking closer at the frame it became apparent it was a replacement, it had no vin number anywhere on it. then i pulled all the crap out of the cab and the floor was bent up very bad, so i guess the truck had been totaled when it was fairly new and someone pieced it back together. anyone else have one with these brackets on both sides. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

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06-19-2007, 06:46 PM	#18
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,786	Re: Identify this part... I think my 69 has one, and both my 70's have them. Drivers side only though. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto



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