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hugger67 · 02-13-2008, 11:33 PM

hello i was wondering if someone with a 4x4 could measure the length of their front leaf springs from eye to eye and if someone could take a picture of the front spring hangers in relation to the core support mounts i'm changing my 67 to 4x4 and need something to go off of to make mounts thanks in advance andy

earl87gta · 02-14-2008, 04:42 AM

you can buy them ready to go from DIY4x4 you should sheck out his web site cool pics of the kit. . if your goning to make them your self I would use 52 in springs in stead of the stock 49. The 52 will ride alot better. Here is the only pic I have sorry its not from the side. you can see the front spring hangers are part of the core suport.

MN Rooky · 02-14-2008, 12:50 PM

I got a few pictures not sure if they will help you.

OldCreek · 02-14-2008, 04:31 PM

stocks are 44" not 49"

hugger67 · 02-15-2008, 12:33 AM

thanks guys you have been a big help so far is someone has one i could still use a picture of the front hangers fron the side so i can get a idea on the front to back location thanks andy

**Yukon Jack** · 02-15-2008, 01:33 AM

Here are some miscellaneous pics that hopefully help you.

If you want some specific pictures, let me know and I will try to get you some.

hugger67 · 02-15-2008, 11:03 AM

thanks yukon jack those help a lot can you just tell me if the bolt for the front hanger is centered with the core support mount or is it towards the rear a little also those are still the 44 inch stock length springs on your truck also could you give me a measurement from the front cab mount to the shackle mount in the frame and how far up from the bottom of the frame so i can get a location on mine thanks andy

msgross · 02-15-2008, 01:27 PM

i have a ton of pics of my 68 in my build thread... and picasa link

Hittman · 02-15-2008, 08:27 PM

Hey Hugger67, I finally got a couple shots last night of what you were asking for on my post but now I see you have got plenty of help from some guys who know what they are doing. I have included a couple shots below and agree with Oldcreek as the stock spring locations are mounted at about 44". Hope these side shots help you out somewhat:

hugger67 · 02-16-2008, 07:45 AM

thanks hitman those help a bunch

**Yukon Jack** · 02-19-2008, 09:52 PM

Sorry it has taken me so long to get back with you. Got sick and wasn't up to going to the shop.

I drove my 70 K5 today and got the following pictures for you. As you can see, the front spring mount is centered under the core support.

Here's a pic from below just for a different view

And then a little closer view from the side

Here is the rear shackle hanger

The springs on my 70 K5 are 4" lift springs and straight across from center of spring eye to center of spring eye they measure 43 3/4".

From center of front spring eye to the shackle bolt that goes through the frame is 43".

Let me know if you need any further info.

02-13-2008, 11:33 PM	#1
hugger67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wisconsin Posts: 67	i need a pic and a measurement hello i was wondering if someone with a 4x4 could measure the length of their front leaf springs from eye to eye and if someone could take a picture of the front spring hangers in relation to the core support mounts i'm changing my 67 to 4x4 and need something to go off of to make mounts thanks in advance andy

02-14-2008, 04:42 AM	#2
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: i need a pic and a measurement you can buy them ready to go from DIY4x4 you should sheck out his web site cool pics of the kit. . if your goning to make them your self I would use 52 in springs in stead of the stock 49. The 52 will ride alot better. Here is the only pic I have sorry its not from the side. you can see the front spring hangers are part of the core suport. Attached Images __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb Last edited by earl87gta; 02-14-2008 at 04:43 AM.

02-14-2008, 12:50 PM	#3
MN Rooky 1971 4X4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Winona, MN Posts: 112	Re: i need a pic and a measurement I got a few pictures not sure if they will help you. Attached Images __________________ MN ROOKY 1971 Chevy 3/4 4X4, 4" lift, 33's 2001 Chevy 3/4 4X4 HD, 33's (Wife's Truck)

02-14-2008, 04:31 PM	#4
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: i need a pic and a measurement stocks are 44" not 49" __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

02-15-2008, 12:33 AM	#5
hugger67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wisconsin Posts: 67	Re: i need a pic and a measurement thanks guys you have been a big help so far is someone has one i could still use a picture of the front hangers fron the side so i can get a idea on the front to back location thanks andy

02-15-2008, 01:33 AM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: i need a pic and a measurement Here are some miscellaneous pics that hopefully help you. If you want some specific pictures, let me know and I will try to get you some. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-15-2008, 11:03 AM	#7
hugger67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wisconsin Posts: 67	Re: i need a pic and a measurement thanks yukon jack those help a lot can you just tell me if the bolt for the front hanger is centered with the core support mount or is it towards the rear a little also those are still the 44 inch stock length springs on your truck also could you give me a measurement from the front cab mount to the shackle mount in the frame and how far up from the bottom of the frame so i can get a location on mine thanks andy

02-15-2008, 01:27 PM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: i need a pic and a measurement i have a ton of pics of my 68 in my build thread... and picasa link __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

02-15-2008, 08:27 PM	#9
Hittman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maryville, MO Posts: 49	Re: i need a pic and a measurement Hey Hugger67, I finally got a couple shots last night of what you were asking for on my post but now I see you have got plenty of help from some guys who know what they are doing. I have included a couple shots below and agree with Oldcreek as the stock spring locations are mounted at about 44". Hope these side shots help you out somewhat: Attached Images __________________ 1970 C20 350 4-Speed no options but only 56K original miles.....Now a K20 mutt with a SB400! 2002 Impala LS (wife's car)

02-16-2008, 07:45 AM	#10
hugger67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wisconsin Posts: 67	Re: i need a pic and a measurement thanks hitman those help a bunch

02-19-2008, 09:52 PM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: i need a pic and a measurement Sorry it has taken me so long to get back with you. Got sick and wasn't up to going to the shop. I drove my 70 K5 today and got the following pictures for you. As you can see, the front spring mount is centered under the core support. Here's a pic from below just for a different view And then a little closer view from the side Here is the rear shackle hanger The springs on my 70 K5 are 4" lift springs and straight across from center of spring eye to center of spring eye they measure 43 3/4". From center of front spring eye to the shackle bolt that goes through the frame is 43". Let me know if you need any further info. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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