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*Ozona* · 04-22-2006, 08:31 AM

Guys:

I'm looking at buying a 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1500. The odd thing to me is that the rear end is leaf springs..? The rear axle looks like a dana rear and it definitely has leaf springs...was that an option on a half ton? Should I be concerned?

Also, where could I go to decode the VIN quickly?

Thanks.

**Ron 586** · 04-22-2006, 08:51 AM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. Most GMC trucks in those days were leaf spring. You could get them with coil by ordering I think. Chevy on the other hand had coil as standard and you could order leaf. Just make your self at home and ask all the questions you need to to make a good decision on buying a truck. Hope you enjoy your stay.

72armyswbtruck · 04-22-2006, 11:59 AM

check in the Frequently asked questions section for th evin decoder, you can also do a search on rear ends adn you will find the info you need,

Longhorn Man · 04-22-2006, 04:27 PM

You'll have a hard tome getting an online GMC VIN decoder, they did it in quite a few ways bac then. You can post it (and even leave out the last few if you are worried about that stuff) and there's a few on here that can decode it for you.

04-22-2006, 08:31 AM	#1
Ozona Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 155	1972 GMC Sierra 1500 - Leaf Spring Rear? Guys: I'm looking at buying a 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1500. The odd thing to me is that the rear end is leaf springs..? The rear axle looks like a dana rear and it definitely has leaf springs...was that an option on a half ton? Should I be concerned? Also, where could I go to decode the VIN quickly? Thanks.

04-22-2006, 08:51 AM	#2
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: 1972 GMC Sierra 1500 - Leaf Spring Rear? Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. Most GMC trucks in those days were leaf spring. You could get them with coil by ordering I think. Chevy on the other hand had coil as standard and you could order leaf. Just make your self at home and ask all the questions you need to to make a good decision on buying a truck. Hope you enjoy your stay. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

04-22-2006, 11:59 AM	#3
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: 1972 GMC Sierra 1500 - Leaf Spring Rear? check in the Frequently asked questions section for th evin decoder, you can also do a search on rear ends adn you will find the info you need, __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

04-22-2006, 04:27 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 1972 GMC Sierra 1500 - Leaf Spring Rear? You'll have a hard tome getting an online GMC VIN decoder, they did it in quite a few ways bac then. You can post it (and even leave out the last few if you are worried about that stuff) and there's a few on here that can decode it for you.



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