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vectorit · 03-10-2019, 02:17 PM

Anyone have any experience and pictures of adapting this kit to a 67-72?

https://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/FUSH.htm

Miller's Metal · 03-10-2019, 04:44 PM

Are you going for a longer spring up front? Here is a pic from (diy4x.com) b52 first gen. It looks like it uses two of the frame holes.

vectorit · 03-10-2019, 05:59 PM

No, I'm using the existing 4" lift springs.
Do you think this would work out well as a replacement for the OE upper shackle mount? Meaning, do you think after removing the OE stuff this would go in it's place with minor mods?

sweetk30 · 03-10-2019, 07:02 PM

the real need for these tends to be hard core offroad flexy guys . otherwise i still run stock on my 73-87 stuff with the poly upgrade bushings and HD shackles with greaseable bolts kit from ORD .

vectorit · 03-10-2019, 07:28 PM

This is the only upper shackle hanger I can find.
It's nice, and I'd like to use it because it is bigger and can be greased.

If there was an OE replacement I'd buy that just to get this fixed, and the OE stuff lasted this long so I'd be cool with using it again. But being that they are made of cast iron, and riveted to the frame these are not exactly something that seems to be a part found at the local Napa.

sweetk30 · 03-10-2019, 10:33 PM

https://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/hdshackles.htm

just use this kit and NOT change the frame hanger unless there bad and worn out . but you didnt say if they were or not .

SunSoaked · 03-11-2019, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vectorit

Anyone have any experience and pictures of adapting this kit to a 67-72?

https://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/FUSH.htm

That would work fine. I swapped those pieces off of my cucv donor to my 69 k10. I had to reposition my mounting holes slightly but no big deal. If your not changing springs, it should be simple.

OldCreek · 03-13-2019, 12:35 AM

I took a 67 or 68 2wd frame and used the FUSH to convert to 4wd. No issues from what I can remember but that was over 10 years ago...

Wil

vectorit · 07-22-2019, 05:31 PM

Working on another project, and it really needs the FUSH kit since everything was riding on metal to metal for years. So everything is all oval shaped and can't be fixed with new bushings.

Went ahead and ordered it, and have just received the parts.
Super nice and heavy duty compared to the OE stuff.
Will post updates when I begin and finish this little project.

'63GENIII · 07-25-2019, 12:41 AM

ORD makes some nice stuff. I used DIYs parts - very similar build quality which is heavier than the frame that they're bolted to. Nice heavy duty stuff!

I have no idea what i don't have more pics of the rear hanger?

sweetk30 · 07-25-2019, 11:28 AM

i tend to run a mix of both brands on my builds . both ord and diy4x are super stuff .

vectorit · 08-26-2019, 05:39 PM

This is what I am replacing.
As you can see, there is no fixing this with a new bushing.
More to follow.

**Stocker** · 04-01-2020, 11:56 PM

I thought he was asking about buying your old worn-out parts. Not sure why though....

03-10-2019, 02:17 PM	#1
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	ORD Front upper shackle kit Anyone have any experience and pictures of adapting this kit to a 67-72? https://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/FUSH.htm __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

03-10-2019, 04:44 PM	#2
Miller's Metal Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Redmond Oregon Posts: 70	Re: ORD Front upper shackle kit Are you going for a longer spring up front? Here is a pic from (diy4x.com) b52 first gen. It looks like it uses two of the frame holes. Attached Images

03-10-2019, 05:59 PM	#3
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: ORD Front upper shackle kit No, I'm using the existing 4" lift springs. Do you think this would work out well as a replacement for the OE upper shackle mount? Meaning, do you think after removing the OE stuff this would go in it's place with minor mods? __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

03-10-2019, 07:02 PM	#4
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: ORD Front upper shackle kit the real need for these tends to be hard core offroad flexy guys . otherwise i still run stock on my 73-87 stuff with the poly upgrade bushings and HD shackles with greaseable bolts kit from ORD . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

03-10-2019, 07:28 PM	#5
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: ORD Front upper shackle kit This is the only upper shackle hanger I can find. It's nice, and I'd like to use it because it is bigger and can be greased. If there was an OE replacement I'd buy that just to get this fixed, and the OE stuff lasted this long so I'd be cool with using it again. But being that they are made of cast iron, and riveted to the frame these are not exactly something that seems to be a part found at the local Napa. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

03-10-2019, 10:33 PM	#6
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: ORD Front upper shackle kit https://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/hdshackles.htm just use this kit and NOT change the frame hanger unless there bad and worn out . but you didnt say if they were or not . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

03-13-2019, 12:35 AM	#8
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: ORD Front upper shackle kit I took a 67 or 68 2wd frame and used the FUSH to convert to 4wd. No issues from what I can remember but that was over 10 years ago... Wil __________________ 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

07-22-2019, 05:31 PM	#9
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: ORD Front upper shackle kit Working on another project, and it really needs the FUSH kit since everything was riding on metal to metal for years. So everything is all oval shaped and can't be fixed with new bushings. Went ahead and ordered it, and have just received the parts. Super nice and heavy duty compared to the OE stuff. Will post updates when I begin and finish this little project. Attached Images __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

07-25-2019, 12:41 AM	#10
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: ORD Front upper shackle kit ORD makes some nice stuff. I used DIYs parts - very similar build quality which is heavier than the frame that they're bolted to. Nice heavy duty stuff! I have no idea what i don't have more pics of the rear hanger? Attached Images __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

07-25-2019, 11:28 AM	#11
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: ORD Front upper shackle kit i tend to run a mix of both brands on my builds . both ord and diy4x are super stuff . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

08-26-2019, 05:39 PM	#12
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: ORD Front upper shackle kit This is what I am replacing. As you can see, there is no fixing this with a new bushing. More to follow. Attached Images __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

04-01-2020, 11:56 PM	#13
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,749	Re: ORD Front upper shackle kit I thought he was asking about buying your old worn-out parts. Not sure why though.... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay



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