A couple of frame, shock and bushing questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*vegaschevy* · 06-22-2009, 03:10 PM

I bought this rolling chassis at this point.

Are these plates OEM? are they something that was added and if so why?

Also take a look at these bushings. They appear to go in from one side only like a newer i cannot remember the name but they are like NItrate or some kind of injected bushing on newer cars. Does everything look right assembled the way it is?

Also lower shock mounts, the uppers are on the cross member, im guessing the lowers are something I can purchase that go on the bottom of the u bolts?

bw4sale · 06-22-2009, 03:17 PM

Yes, those plates are factory. The rivets were probably drilled out and they were taken off to address rust issues in between the plates and the frame. I am needing to do this right now to mine. Hope this helps.

*vegaschevy* · 06-22-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bw4sale

Yes, those plates are factory. The rivets were probably drilled out and they were taken off to address rust issues in between the plates and the frame. I am needing to do this right now to mine. Hope this helps.

Thank you sir. Ill have to take the bolts out that are on it as they are not long enough in a couple holes and WAY to long in the one hole. I am pretty picky about correct length bolts

my67chevytruck · 06-22-2009, 09:33 PM

The trailing arm bushing looks correct, they only press in from one side, with those aftermarket arms, you may have to shim it some if needed. I have attached some pics of the lower shock mounts, I have these available, as we went with ECE shock relocators.

Heath

*vegaschevy* · 06-22-2009, 10:24 PM

What are the ECE shock re locators?

These rear arms are not factory? what is the difference?

*vegaschevy* · 06-22-2009, 10:26 PM

Looks like i just found the difference, the factory arms are stamped and welded in the center and not boxed

my67chevytruck · 06-22-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by vegaschevy

What are the ECE shock re locators?

Shock relocators change the shock angle on lowered trucks 4" or lower

These rear arms are not factory? what is the difference?

I will attach a pic of some OEM trailing arms they resemble an I beam. in the attached pic, you can see the shock mount on the passenger side.

06-22-2009, 03:10 PM	#1
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	A couple of frame, shock and bushing questions I bought this rolling chassis at this point. Are these plates OEM? are they something that was added and if so why? Also take a look at these bushings. They appear to go in from one side only like a newer i cannot remember the name but they are like NItrate or some kind of injected bushing on newer cars. Does everything look right assembled the way it is? Also lower shock mounts, the uppers are on the cross member, im guessing the lowers are something I can purchase that go on the bottom of the u bolts?

06-22-2009, 03:17 PM	#2
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Re: A couple of frame, shock and bushing questions Yes, those plates are factory. The rivets were probably drilled out and they were taken off to address rust issues in between the plates and the frame. I am needing to do this right now to mine. Hope this helps. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

06-22-2009, 09:33 PM	#4
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: A couple of frame, shock and bushing questions The trailing arm bushing looks correct, they only press in from one side, with those aftermarket arms, you may have to shim it some if needed. I have attached some pics of the lower shock mounts, I have these available, as we went with ECE shock relocators. Heath Attached Images __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

06-22-2009, 10:24 PM	#5
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: A couple of frame, shock and bushing questions What are the ECE shock re locators? These rear arms are not factory? what is the difference?

06-22-2009, 10:26 PM	#6
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: A couple of frame, shock and bushing questions Looks like i just found the difference, the factory arms are stamped and welded in the center and not boxed Last edited by vegaschevy; 06-22-2009 at 10:26 PM.



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