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abwdvm · 12-08-2002, 02:06 PM

I have a gmc short step titled 65. It has rear leaf springs (should be coil) It was a rear end that I am trying to determine the year, etc.

The rear end: Counted the ratio, 3.54. Small tag on cover says 46 13 and below 3 54. So i have the ratio right. I measured the drums, 11 inches in diameter. 6 bolt axels. The rear springs have like 8 springs each. I am thinking someone swapped the rearend with a heavy duty one. Anyone have any thoghts on which one? Is this really a 65 gmc?

ABW

Long Knight · 12-12-2002, 12:50 PM

I am no expert by any means, but there should be indication of addition of leaf springs. Typically, unless the person had access to a car lift, the angles and room to work will leave non factory looking weld beads on the "added on " shackles and brackets. That being said, you might try posting this on the 67-72 board. There is A LOT more traffic there.

Ro

JJR · 12-12-2002, 03:19 PM

Hollanders shows 65 GMC 1/2 tons came with either 7 or 10 leafs and were available with 3.54 gears. Your set-up is probably stock.

12-08-2002, 02:06 PM	#1
abwdvm Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 6	65 gmc stepside questions again I have a gmc short step titled 65. It has rear leaf springs (should be coil) It was a rear end that I am trying to determine the year, etc. The rear end: Counted the ratio, 3.54. Small tag on cover says 46 13 and below 3 54. So i have the ratio right. I measured the drums, 11 inches in diameter. 6 bolt axels. The rear springs have like 8 springs each. I am thinking someone swapped the rearend with a heavy duty one. Anyone have any thoghts on which one? Is this really a 65 gmc? ABW

12-12-2002, 12:50 PM	#2
Long Knight Spank 'em if you got 'em! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 628	I am no expert by any means, but there should be indication of addition of leaf springs. Typically, unless the person had access to a car lift, the angles and room to work will leave non factory looking weld beads on the "added on " shackles and brackets. That being said, you might try posting this on the 67-72 board. There is A LOT more traffic there. Ro __________________ Long Knight '71 C-20, 350ci, TH350, Edl. 1406 Carb w/elec.choke, Ignitor ignition, Viper Tires, Orange Dipstick

12-12-2002, 03:19 PM	#3
JJR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Leesburg, GA Posts: 746	Hollanders shows 65 GMC 1/2 tons came with either 7 or 10 leafs and were available with 3.54 gears. Your set-up is probably stock. __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Second Owner 70 C-10 Second Owner 93 GMC C1500 Third Owner 99 C2500 Crew Cab Short Bed



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