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1972K20 · 09-16-2017, 02:06 PM

Does anyone make these or something similar for 67-72 trucks?

snj8198 · 09-16-2017, 02:20 PM

http://diy4x.com/product.php?product...cat=250&page=1

1972K20 · 09-16-2017, 02:58 PM

You have to run 52" springs with those, right?

snj8198 · 09-16-2017, 03:23 PM

ahh, ya i think so. I think the stockers would be too short for the rear most holes on those brackets. Not to mention, there should be a cheaper solution for you as well. Sry... I know there was a company carrying stock replacement brackets for square bodies and earlier but it's been so long I don't remember who it was.

**Joesjunk** · 09-18-2017, 09:22 AM

These were just posted
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=746811

1972K20 · 09-18-2017, 11:27 AM

Thank you

sdcarsey · 01-22-2018, 07:06 PM

I'm needing a set also, may have to do the 52" set-up...is that what the squarebodys had was 52" springs? Just wondering how much more cash I'll have to shell out if I go that route. I bought a truck that has been put in a ditch on passenger side and twisted and tore the front passenger spring hanger.

b454rat · 01-22-2018, 07:15 PM

I don't think you "have" to run 52s with that kit, I wanna say using stock 47s will move the axle forward 1". I had a set of these on a 2wd crew that I converted to 4wd, and used stock style 4" 47s. You don't have to do much just to run 52s. Mainly moving the front mount forward.

'63GENIII · 01-23-2018, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sdcarsey

I'm needing a set also, may have to do the 52" set-up...is that what the squarebodys had was 52" springs? Just wondering how much more cash I'll have to shell out if I go that route. I bought a truck that has been put in a ditch on passenger side and twisted and tore the front passenger spring hanger.

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Originally Posted by b454rat

I don't think you "have" to run 52s with that kit, I wanna say using stock 47s will move the axle forward 1". I had a set of these on a 2wd crew that I converted to 4wd, and used stock style 4" 47s. You don't have to do much just to run 52s. Mainly moving the front mount forward.

IIRC, the front eye mount is right below the radiator core mount. The set I have ('67 - '72) has a mess of holes all over it. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if there were eye mounts for the stock location that would let you run the 47s. I can take a look tomorrow and post back. The B52s are a bulletproof set that belong on a battleship more than a truck.

FWIW, 52s aren't a big deal to install either.

Benjamin · 01-29-2018, 03:37 PM

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Ford Assassin · 11-30-2021, 11:38 AM

Digging up an old thread....

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Originally Posted by snj8198

http://diy4x.com/product.php?product...cat=250&page=1

The trouble with those, looks like you can use stock front bumper brackets anymore....

**Richard** · 12-01-2021, 05:30 AM

Do not believe the B52 brackets interfere with the bumper. Side braces will bolt up just like stock in the radiator support section. May be able to use the longer 73+ front springs with the brackets for a stock like height. Think it was mentioned the furthest back bolt location is about 1" froward from stock.
52" never came on the front of Chevy 4x4's. Off the shelf you will have to use rear springs. They will have more arch and will add 4"-5" of lift with the kit. If you want lower custom springs are the only option with the brackets

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-02-2021, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard

Do not believe the B52 brackets interfere with the bumper. Side braces will bolt up just like stock in the radiator support section. May be able to use the longer 73+ front springs with the brackets for a stock like height. Think it was mentioned the furthest back bolt location is about 1" froward from stock.
52" never came on the front of Chevy 4x4's. Off the shelf you will have to use rear springs. They will have more arch and will add 4"-5" of lift with the kit. If you want lower custom springs are the only option with the brackets

They actually won't let the bumper go on. You'd have to cut/notch the bumper to get it to bolt on correctly. I put a pair on a 72 I was K swapping and I ended up pulling them off and installing oem ones because of this.

Ford Assassin · 12-02-2021, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

They actually won't let the bumper go on. You'd have to cut/notch the bumper to get it to bolt on correctly. I put a pair on a 72 I was K swapping and I ended up pulling them off and installing oem ones because of this.

Gotcha.

Looks like I might go with Sky's Drop Perch instead.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-02-2021, 01:12 PM

If you weren't putting the spring in the front hole, you could cut the DIY perch and leave the bumper alone. I needed the front hole to make it all work so I just started over with Alcan springs.

**Richard** · 12-03-2021, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

They actually won't let the bumper go on. You'd have to cut/notch the bumper to get it to bolt on correctly. I put a pair on a 72 I was K swapping and I ended up pulling them off and installing oem ones because of this.

Interesting information. I purchased a set of the b-52's but ended up going a completly different direction with the front suspension. I have never heard of interference issues. Any possibility the C to K swap may have something to do with it?

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-03-2021, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard

Interesting information. I purchased a set of the b-52's but ended up going a completly different direction with the front suspension. I have never heard of interference issues. Any possibility the C to K swap may have something to do with it?

I wondered the same thing. I'm going to make a template from a K frame horn and place it over the C frame horn so I can add the tow hook holes. We'll see then how much horn difference there is. This frame is a Longhorn which is a 1 ton based frame, and I'm betting it's different than a C/10/20.

09-16-2017, 02:06 PM	#1
1972K20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 741	Front Spring Hangers Does anyone make these or something similar for 67-72 trucks? Attached Images

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snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	Re: Front Spring Hangers http://diy4x.com/product.php?product...cat=250&page=1 __________________ Steve 1971 GMC Longbox. Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4.11's. 2" Lift on 33's

09-16-2017, 02:58 PM	#3
1972K20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 741	Re: Front Spring Hangers You have to run 52" springs with those, right?

09-16-2017, 03:23 PM	#4
snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	Re: Front Spring Hangers ahh, ya i think so. I think the stockers would be too short for the rear most holes on those brackets. Not to mention, there should be a cheaper solution for you as well. Sry... I know there was a company carrying stock replacement brackets for square bodies and earlier but it's been so long I don't remember who it was. __________________ Steve 1971 GMC Longbox. Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4.11's. 2" Lift on 33's

09-18-2017, 09:22 AM	#5
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: Front Spring Hangers These were just posted http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=746811 __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

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1972K20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 741	Re: Front Spring Hangers Thank you

01-22-2018, 07:06 PM	#7
sdcarsey Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Racine, Ohio Posts: 7	Re: Front Spring Hangers I'm needing a set also, may have to do the 52" set-up...is that what the squarebodys had was 52" springs? Just wondering how much more cash I'll have to shell out if I go that route. I bought a truck that has been put in a ditch on passenger side and twisted and tore the front passenger spring hanger.

01-22-2018, 07:15 PM	#8
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: Front Spring Hangers I don't think you "have" to run 52s with that kit, I wanna say using stock 47s will move the axle forward 1". I had a set of these on a 2wd crew that I converted to 4wd, and used stock style 4" 47s. You don't have to do much just to run 52s. Mainly moving the front mount forward. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

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12-01-2021, 05:30 AM	#12
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,880	Re: Front Spring Hangers Do not believe the B52 brackets interfere with the bumper. Side braces will bolt up just like stock in the radiator support section. May be able to use the longer 73+ front springs with the brackets for a stock like height. Think it was mentioned the furthest back bolt location is about 1" froward from stock. 52" never came on the front of Chevy 4x4's. Off the shelf you will have to use rear springs. They will have more arch and will add 4"-5" of lift with the kit. If you want lower custom springs are the only option with the brackets __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

12-02-2021, 01:12 PM	#15
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Front Spring Hangers If you weren't putting the spring in the front hole, you could cut the DIY perch and leave the bumper alone. I needed the front hole to make it all work so I just started over with Alcan springs. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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