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eric67m · 10-20-2007, 11:09 PM

I swapped out my old rotten wooden bed for a much more solid steel bed. I was cleaning everything off when I noticed my springs. One is cracked on the back eyeloop and the other is cracked on the front. I would assume that this is not normal

and should be fixed before I drive it much.

Here are a few pictures I have many more if neccessary. If any one locally wants some pieces off of the long wood bed let me know. (I will not ship) and plan on scrapping/trashing it.

1969k10stepside · 10-20-2007, 11:32 PM

I dont know if 67-68 4wd rear springs are remade or not.You should be able to get some used ones though.It sucks that they are cracked,mine were so bad on my 71 before I lifted it when I undone the u bolts the springs fell into,they were the only things holding the spring back together.There was a crack right down the middle..

eric67m · 10-20-2007, 11:48 PM

I have not looked but it seems like all of the leaf springs I have seen are 69-72 or the newer models. What would I have to change in mounting locations and brackets to run a more common/available leaf spring? I thought someone told me that if I had the 69-72 brackets, drilled out mine and bolted them in place, that I could use the newer springs.

1969k10stepside · 10-20-2007, 11:53 PM

If you had 69-72 spring hangers,shackles,springs,u bolts,u bolt plates (different on 69-72) that should be all you need.I believe the spring perches are in the same spot,but I'm not for sure.I think the perches may be wider or narrower on the 69-72 axles though as I think I remember the width of the springs being different.You might ask in the 4wd section.

**I just looked and atleast LMC sells OE 67-68 rear springs

CG · 10-21-2007, 12:53 AM

You want some 3/4 ton springs and hangers off a 68 4x4? Give me a call tomorrow if you get a chance.

Blue bed looks nice btw.

eric67m · 10-21-2007, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

You want some 3/4 ton springs and hangers off a 68 4x4? Give me a call tomorrow if you get a chance.

Blue bed looks nice btw.

PM sent Mark, Thanks.

10-20-2007, 11:09 PM	#1
eric67m Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 298	Swapped beds / I think springs are no good! I swapped out my old rotten wooden bed for a much more solid steel bed. I was cleaning everything off when I noticed my springs. One is cracked on the back eyeloop and the other is cracked on the front. I would assume that this is not normal and should be fixed before I drive it much. Here are a few pictures I have many more if neccessary. If any one locally wants some pieces off of the long wood bed let me know. (I will not ship) and plan on scrapping/trashing it. Attached Images __________________ 67 K10, lwb, fleetside, 327, 4spd, 205, cab and 3/4 frame swap, 14 bolt, big window, and a "rustoleum roll job"

10-20-2007, 11:32 PM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Swapped beds / I think springs are no good! I dont know if 67-68 4wd rear springs are remade or not.You should be able to get some used ones though.It sucks that they are cracked,mine were so bad on my 71 before I lifted it when I undone the u bolts the springs fell into,they were the only things holding the spring back together.There was a crack right down the middle.. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 10-20-2007 at 11:33 PM.

10-20-2007, 11:48 PM	#3
eric67m Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 298	Re: Swapped beds / I think springs are no good! I have not looked but it seems like all of the leaf springs I have seen are 69-72 or the newer models. What would I have to change in mounting locations and brackets to run a more common/available leaf spring? I thought someone told me that if I had the 69-72 brackets, drilled out mine and bolted them in place, that I could use the newer springs. __________________ 67 K10, lwb, fleetside, 327, 4spd, 205, cab and 3/4 frame swap, 14 bolt, big window, and a "rustoleum roll job"

10-20-2007, 11:53 PM	#4
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Swapped beds / I think springs are no good! If you had 69-72 spring hangers,shackles,springs,u bolts,u bolt plates (different on 69-72) that should be all you need.I believe the spring perches are in the same spot,but I'm not for sure.I think the perches may be wider or narrower on the 69-72 axles though as I think I remember the width of the springs being different.You might ask in the 4wd section. *I just looked and atleast LMC sells OE 67-68 rear springs Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 10-20-2007 at 11:56 PM.*

10-21-2007, 12:53 AM	#5
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,846	Re: Swapped beds / I think springs are no good! You want some 3/4 ton springs and hangers off a 68 4x4? Give me a call tomorrow if you get a chance. Blue bed looks nice btw. Last edited by CG; 10-21-2007 at 12:54 AM.



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