need 70 k10 4x4 rear suspension info - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

muddstir · 02-06-2011, 06:44 PM

hello im new here and new to this body style of trucks. this january i bought a 70 chevy 1/2 4x4 looks alright on the outside and inside but the suspension looks frankensteinish. when the weather breaks this spring id like to get the mess cleaned up. my question is when these trucks came from the factory did they have any blocks under the rear leaf springs to make it sit level. i believe i read somewhere that they did but i cant confirm this. any info on this would be great thank you

**jerry moss** · 02-06-2011, 07:50 PM

in 1970 some 4x4s had a little block in the rear from the factory . it's only about 3/4 inch if i remember correctly. i have/had a set out of a 3/4 ton 70 i parted many years ago. they still have the G.M. part number on them.

muddstir · 02-07-2011, 11:43 PM

thank you jerry for the info, i did a closer look at mine to day to find out that there are 2 chunks of 3/4 rectangle bar stock shoved under each side of the leafs. you can still see the saw marks on the edges. while looking today i found a mess of stuff wrong with the front suspension too. ill have to take some pics and post them tomorrow.

muddstir · 02-09-2011, 12:31 AM

in the first pic the front leaf is rubbing the frame back by the shackle. i dont think that those arms are the right length. are these the same length as the 73-87s. the second pic shows that there is a cut leaf/chunk of bar stock, under the front leafs. is that suppose to be there. and last of all does anybody know the length of the front leafs from center of bolt to center of bolt and how to tell if there stock leafs or lift ones

**bignbad** · 02-09-2011, 12:11 PM

i'd like to see a picture of the whole truck.

02-06-2011, 06:44 PM	#1
muddstir Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Transfer, Pa Posts: 110	need 70 k10 4x4 rear suspension info hello im new here and new to this body style of trucks. this january i bought a 70 chevy 1/2 4x4 looks alright on the outside and inside but the suspension looks frankensteinish. when the weather breaks this spring id like to get the mess cleaned up. my question is when these trucks came from the factory did they have any blocks under the rear leaf springs to make it sit level. i believe i read somewhere that they did but i cant confirm this. any info on this would be great thank you __________________ 1970 4x4 1/2 lwb -new ride- 1971 2x4 1/2 lwb -yard ornament 1980 4x4 3/4 lwb -currently dismantled 1997 chevy cavalier =daily driver 1998 chevy cavalier -full coverage plan 2007 kawasaki vulcan 900 - garage ornament

02-06-2011, 07:50 PM	#2
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	Re: need 70 k10 4x4 rear suspension info in 1970 some 4x4s had a little block in the rear from the factory . it's only about 3/4 inch if i remember correctly. i have/had a set out of a 3/4 ton 70 i parted many years ago. they still have the G.M. part number on them. __________________ 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

02-07-2011, 11:43 PM	#3
muddstir Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Transfer, Pa Posts: 110	Re: need 70 k10 4x4 rear suspension info thank you jerry for the info, i did a closer look at mine to day to find out that there are 2 chunks of 3/4 rectangle bar stock shoved under each side of the leafs. you can still see the saw marks on the edges. while looking today i found a mess of stuff wrong with the front suspension too. ill have to take some pics and post them tomorrow. __________________ 1970 4x4 1/2 lwb -new ride- 1971 2x4 1/2 lwb -yard ornament 1980 4x4 3/4 lwb -currently dismantled 1997 chevy cavalier =daily driver 1998 chevy cavalier -full coverage plan 2007 kawasaki vulcan 900 - garage ornament

02-09-2011, 12:31 AM	#4
muddstir Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Transfer, Pa Posts: 110	Re: need 70 k10 4x4 rear suspension info in the first pic the front leaf is rubbing the frame back by the shackle. i dont think that those arms are the right length. are these the same length as the 73-87s. the second pic shows that there is a cut leaf/chunk of bar stock, under the front leafs. is that suppose to be there. and last of all does anybody know the length of the front leafs from center of bolt to center of bolt and how to tell if there stock leafs or lift ones Attached Images __________________ 1970 4x4 1/2 lwb -new ride- 1971 2x4 1/2 lwb -yard ornament 1980 4x4 3/4 lwb -currently dismantled 1997 chevy cavalier =daily driver 1998 chevy cavalier -full coverage plan 2007 kawasaki vulcan 900 - garage ornament

02-09-2011, 12:11 PM	#5
bignbad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: highspire,pa Posts: 423	Re: need 70 k10 4x4 rear suspension info i'd like to see a picture of the whole truck. __________________ '72 chevy k20 '06 H-D Springer softail http://www.bluemooncruisers.com/ http://www.enginecycle.com/ ~Eric



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