rear spring mount?

[3757chevy]

Has anyone seen the rear spring/axle perch/mount available anywhere I need one for a 72 K5 Blazer. I borrowed a picture from dieselwrencher's thread to demonstrate. It is cast from what I can tell. I also need the U bolt's.

[andrewmp6]

The piece on the bottom of the axle is a u bolt plate,They are different by axle type so you need them off the same axle you have.But the good news junkyard or you can buy them new.What rear axle do you have?

[3757chevy]

72 K5 stock gm 12 bolt. I haven't found them new.

[andrewmp6]

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...25GM-UPLT.html

[3757chevy]

Originally Posted by andrewmp6

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...25GM-UPLT.html

Not the right one.if you look at the picture the one I need is cast and curved around the bottom of the axle.

[jim-bob]

Originally Posted by 3757chevy

Not the right one.if you look at the picture the one I need is cast and curved around the bottom of the axle.

I'm sure you looked in LMC (I didn't ;-)

[Zoomad75]

Hey Mike! After we got off the phone at work I went back behind the parts counter and found the right book. We did locate a part number for the 1/2 ton u-bolt plates. I didn't bring it home with me but Gene did write it down. Bad news, besides being discontinued web searches based on the part number came back empty handed.

I was able to find a similar version in the later book for 73-79, but it was only listed for the one ton 14bolt axle. With the new design in 73 they reversed the u-bolt from what you pictured except for the 1 tons. Problem is I believe the 14bolt axle tube diameter is larger than your 12 bolt axle.

Give Gene a call Monday and he'll give you the number we found. Maybe you'll have better luck than we did.

[3757chevy]

Thanks Rob I'll get with Gene and see what I can do from my end . I been reading some of your threads today that old chevy truck on the showroom floor saved my tail in a hailstorm years ago. A friend and I were out riding dirt bikes and the old guy that owned it picked us up and let us ride out the storm. Always liked that truck.

[3757chevy]

One of the pictures of Dirty Larry's GMC show that 2wd leafs used the same part maybe?

[3757chevy]

Originally Posted by jim-bob

I'm sure you looked in LMC (I didn't ;-)

I did, they show the U bolts and the upper plate but they don't highlight the lower plate in the picture so it is not available through them.

[andrewmp6]

http://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/p...ng-1747-0.html

[Zoomad75]

Originally Posted by 3757chevy

Thanks Rob I'll get with Gene and see what I can do from my end . I been reading some of your threads today that old chevy truck on the showroom floor saved my tail in a hailstorm years ago. A friend and I were out riding dirt bikes and the old guy that owned it picked us up and let us ride out the storm. Always liked that truck.

I love to hear stories like that. That truck is a local to Canon for sure. Can't wait for the car show at the Abby next month as the boss wants me to take it and one of our Z06's over to it. Should be fun.

You are right on the 2wd GMC's of the same era probably using the same bracket. That would allow you to widen the net to look, but you'll need to check dimensions on the tube diameters. GMC's used Dana 44 and Dana 60 rear axles as opposed to the corporate 10 and 12 bolts.

Then again Andrew's link looks like the real deal and worth hitting up. Nice find!

[3757chevy]

Originally Posted by andrewmp6

http://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/p...ng-1747-0.html

I have to get a measurement on mine but I think you found them. Thank you andrewmp6 , See that's what I like about this website I'll bookmark this link thank you ,again.

[andrewmp6]

No problem i havn't bought anything from them but the site looks real to me.

[3757chevy]

Originally Posted by 3757chevy

I have to get a measurement on mine but I think you found them.

Today I found a dry spot in the driveway ,took my measurement and YES that is the one. I will be placing an order soon if I don't come up with something local. Thanks again.

[3757chevy]

Well, I finally got my part ordered from atssprings. Should have it next week. Thanks again for everyone's help.

[3757chevy]

got my part from atssprings yesterday nice piece.