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otsenre · 10-11-2008, 03:27 PM

I was going to install tow hooks on my 72. Right side fit good, when I got to left side I noticed a ( Ithink dust plate)spot welded to spring bracket. Right side does not have one. What is it and should I drill it off. I have not been able to upload pics. Does anyone have this similar problem, I cannot understand what is going on

**special-K** · 10-11-2008, 06:35 PM

It`s on 71/72s on the driver side along with the stop that is bolted to the frame behind the spring on that side.

otsenre · 10-11-2008, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

It`s on 71/72s on the driver side along with the stop that is bolted to the frame behind the spring on that side.

My question is, does the stop need to come off as it will rub on the tow hook

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-11-2008, 06:47 PM

Shouldn't be a problem. The tow hooks will bolt on just fine. WES

BLAZERMAN · 10-11-2008, 08:09 PM

Wes is right it should fit with the brace in place, since the spring perch and hook are both frame mounted there wont be any rubbing even if they do touch. It will be tight but there should be some clearance.

10-11-2008, 03:27 PM	#1
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	tow hook question I was going to install tow hooks on my 72. Right side fit good, when I got to left side I noticed a ( Ithink dust plate)spot welded to spring bracket. Right side does not have one. What is it and should I drill it off. I have not been able to upload pics. Does anyone have this similar problem, I cannot understand what is going on

10-11-2008, 06:35 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: tow hook question It`s on 71/72s on the driver side along with the stop that is bolted to the frame behind the spring on that side. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-11-2008, 06:47 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: tow hook question Shouldn't be a problem. The tow hooks will bolt on just fine. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-11-2008, 08:09 PM	#5
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	Re: tow hook question Wes is right it should fit with the brace in place, since the spring perch and hook are both frame mounted there wont be any rubbing even if they do touch. It will be tight but there should be some clearance. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C



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