Suspension Exchange for a 62 GMC - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Troymg · 07-14-2009, 11:19 PM

I have a 62 GMC K10. It needs new leaf springs but you can not find them for a 62, and expensive to have custom build. I what to try and take the suspension from an earlier truck and put it on mine, so I can buy new leaf springs. I just want to get some feed back and see if anyone has done this before.

duallyjams · 07-15-2009, 07:28 AM

Are you planing on lifting your truck or keeping it stock height.

62 short step · 07-15-2009, 04:57 PM

I took a 76 chevy 4x4 and used all the spring hangers and springs on my 61 4x4. I was in the same position as you and finally did it. It makes a world of difference for the better. Check out this thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=333036

Troymg · 07-15-2009, 05:04 PM

it has 5inch blocks under it now. I want leaf springs only.

Troymg · 07-15-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 62 short step

I took a 76 chevy 4x4 and used all the spring hangers and springs on my 61 4x4. I was in the same position as you and finally did it. It makes a world of difference for the better. Check out this thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=333036

Your thread is great. I would like to keep my original axles. Do you think there would be a problem? Did you just go to a junk yard and cut the spring hangers off?

62 short step · 07-15-2009, 07:33 PM

I bought a bare frame for a $100. Took an air chisel and a grinder to take out the factory rivits. I see no reason why you couldnt use the original axles.

Troymg · 07-15-2009, 10:17 PM

Here are some pics of my truck and the rear springs.

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07-14-2009, 11:19 PM	#1
Troymg Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 13	Suspension Exchange for a 62 GMC I have a 62 GMC K10. It needs new leaf springs but you can not find them for a 62, and expensive to have custom build. I what to try and take the suspension from an earlier truck and put it on mine, so I can buy new leaf springs. I just want to get some feed back and see if anyone has done this before.

07-15-2009, 07:28 AM	#2
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Suspension Exchange for a 62 GMC Are you planing on lifting your truck or keeping it stock height. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

07-15-2009, 04:57 PM	#3
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Suspension Exchange for a 62 GMC I took a 76 chevy 4x4 and used all the spring hangers and springs on my 61 4x4. I was in the same position as you and finally did it. It makes a world of difference for the better. Check out this thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=333036 __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

07-15-2009, 05:04 PM	#4
Troymg Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 13	Re: Suspension Exchange for a 62 GMC it has 5inch blocks under it now. I want leaf springs only.

07-15-2009, 07:33 PM	#6
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Suspension Exchange for a 62 GMC I bought a bare frame for a $100. Took an air chisel and a grinder to take out the factory rivits. I see no reason why you couldnt use the original axles. __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20 Last edited by 62 short step; 07-15-2009 at 07:33 PM.

07-15-2009, 10:17 PM	#7
Troymg Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 13	Re: Suspension Exchange for a 62 GMC Here are some pics of my truck and the rear springs.



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