1960-1972 Lowering Block U bolts - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shawno72 · 09-24-2011, 09:05 PM

Ok I got my 1" blocks and ubolts today. Thank you Boris for the fast shipping. Now not to jack this thread but I went to install them today and I could not remove my old ubolts. They are rusted solid. I am working on a 68 swb and would love any suggestions on how to remove them. I am good with the torch and cut off wheel so if this is the way to go let me know where to start. Thank you in advance. Shawn
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VA72C10 · 09-24-2011, 09:12 PM

Try to heat at the nuts first and see if they'll come off but if not, two cuts at the top of each (before they start curving over) and you'll be able to (hopefully) pound them out of the trailing arm but they'll be off the rear. I still had to heat mine on one truck to get them out of the trailing arms as they had siezed inside the trailing arms...

shawno72 · 09-24-2011, 09:34 PM

I got the nuts off really easy. It's the ubolts themselves that are froze solid inside of the trailing arms. Where did you apply the heat to get them out?
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72BlckButy · 09-24-2011, 09:59 PM

Boris... is it $5 shipping for two u-bolts? Looking at picking up a set of 1.5" u-bolts here in a month or two.

Thanks buddy.

VA72C10 · 09-24-2011, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

I got the nuts off really easy. It's the ubolts themselves that are froze solid inside of the trailing arms. Where did you apply the heat to get them out?
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The side where the bump is for the u-bolts (both sides) then whacked it with a big hammer

**way2lo2** · 09-25-2011, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Boris... is it $5 shipping for two u-bolts? Looking at picking up a set of 1.5" u-bolts here in a month or two.

Thanks buddy.

Yes sir, it is $5 for priority mail

**way2lo2** · 09-25-2011, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Ok I got my 1" blocks and ubolts today. Thank you Boris for the fast shipping. Now not to jack this thread but I went to install them today and I could not remove my old ubolts. They are rusted solid. I am working on a 68 swb and would love any suggestions on how to remove them. I am good with the torch and cut off wheel so if this is the way to go let me know where to start. Thank you in advance. Shawn
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the other suggestions are all good, if you have time, let some penetrating oil(pb blaster, wd40, etc) soak down into the trailering arms , spray a few times a day, I guarantee it will help after a day or so.

shawno72 · 09-26-2011, 06:28 PM

Ok so today, after soaking for a couple of days with penetrant, I took the torch and cut the ubolts at the radius on both sides. I then took the impact and ran the nuts down till the bolts spun freely and viola, they fell right out. Piece of cake. Thank you all for the ideas.

big_al_71 · 09-27-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Ok so today, after soaking for a couple of days with penetrant, I took the torch and cut the ubolts at the radius on both sides. I then took the impact and ran the nuts down till the bolts spun freely and viola, they fell right out. Piece of cake. Thank you all for the ideas.

Sounds good...Do you have pictures of before and after the blocks?

shawno72 · 09-27-2011, 06:44 PM

I will post pics later tonight when I get home.
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72BlckButy · 09-27-2011, 09:32 PM

Can't wait to see them...

shawno72 · 09-27-2011, 10:07 PM

Well I guess I can't post pictures from my phone so I will have till wait till I get back to a computer. So I will post before and after pics hopefully tomorrow
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shawno72 · 09-27-2011, 11:20 PM

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Ok here is before the 1" drop block.
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And here is the after. Hard to notice the difference from these pictures but I can sure tell by the stance.

shawno72 · 09-27-2011, 11:25 PM

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Ok and here an early, before the 1" lowering blocks and 5" springs, with the barden bumper still attached.
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And here is after some torchin and penitranting and bfh'n

shawno72 · 09-29-2011, 03:38 PM

ttt

BMERDOC · 09-29-2011, 04:40 PM

Sorry I'm late to the table! For archive reasons...I just did mine the other day. I hosed down the area with PB then ran the nuts down to the end. I then took my air hammer with a blunt tip and alternating between the two ends, hammered the u bolts up and out. A coupla DA DAs and they pushed right out.

eightbanger · 10-11-2011, 03:54 PM

I'll take a set of bolts and blocks if I may....pm sent.

Money sent...

eightbanger · 10-20-2011, 11:52 AM

Got em!! and they are quality, plus they're U.S made...Thanks mate.

**way2lo2** · 10-20-2011, 12:07 PM

wow, they got there pretty quick. Glad you're happy.
Thanks again mate!

Katrina/10 · 10-21-2011, 05:35 PM

Do you have a kit with 2 inch blocks available? I would like to purchase.
Thanks,
Gary

**way2lo2** · 10-21-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Katrina/10

Do you have a kit with 2 inch blocks available? I would like to purchase.
Thanks,
Gary

Yes sir, I'll send you a pm

big_al_71 · 10-22-2011, 12:00 PM

Got my two inch blocks installed great product thanks boris...

rondog4416 · 10-26-2011, 09:21 PM

i need a set of 2in blocks and u-bolts how much to 98372 thanks ron

nds1968 · 11-02-2011, 12:49 PM

I sent you a PM

Thanks, Nate

nickv6266 · 11-04-2011, 02:49 AM

I would like a set of 2" blocks and U bolt kit. Thanks

09-24-2011, 09:05 PM	#51
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1960-1972 Lowering Block U bolts Ok I got my 1" blocks and ubolts today. Thank you Boris for the fast shipping. Now not to jack this thread but I went to install them today and I could not remove my old ubolts. They are rusted solid. I am working on a 68 swb and would love any suggestions on how to remove them. I am good with the torch and cut off wheel so if this is the way to go let me know where to start. Thank you in advance. Shawn Posted via Mobile Device

09-24-2011, 09:12 PM	#52
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1960-1972 Lowering Block U bolts Try to heat at the nuts first and see if they'll come off but if not, two cuts at the top of each (before they start curving over) and you'll be able to (hopefully) pound them out of the trailing arm but they'll be off the rear. I still had to heat mine on one truck to get them out of the trailing arms as they had siezed inside the trailing arms... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-24-2011, 09:34 PM	#53
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1960-1972 Lowering Block U bolts I got the nuts off really easy. It's the ubolts themselves that are froze solid inside of the trailing arms. Where did you apply the heat to get them out? Posted via Mobile Device

09-24-2011, 09:59 PM	#54
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1960-1972 Lowering Block U bolts Boris... is it $5 shipping for two u-bolts? Looking at picking up a set of 1.5" u-bolts here in a month or two. Thanks buddy. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-26-2011, 06:28 PM	#58
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1960-1972 Lowering Block U bolts Ok so today, after soaking for a couple of days with penetrant, I took the torch and cut the ubolts at the radius on both sides. I then took the impact and ran the nuts down till the bolts spun freely and viola, they fell right out. Piece of cake. Thank you all for the ideas. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

09-27-2011, 06:44 PM	#60
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1960-1972 Lowering Block U bolts I will post pics later tonight when I get home. Posted via Mobile Device

09-27-2011, 09:32 PM	#61
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1960-1972 Lowering Block U bolts Can't wait to see them... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-27-2011, 10:07 PM	#62
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1960-1972 Lowering Block U bolts Well I guess I can't post pictures from my phone so I will have till wait till I get back to a computer. So I will post before and after pics hopefully tomorrow Posted via Mobile Device

09-27-2011, 11:20 PM	#63
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1960-1972 Lowering Block U bolts Ok here is before the 1" drop block. And here is the after. Hard to notice the difference from these pictures but I can sure tell by the stance. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

09-27-2011, 11:25 PM	#64
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1960-1972 Lowering Block U bolts Ok and here an early, before the 1" lowering blocks and 5" springs, with the barden bumper still attached. And here is after some torchin and penitranting and bfh'n __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

09-29-2011, 03:38 PM	#65
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1960-1972 Lowering Block U bolts ttt __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

09-29-2011, 04:40 PM	#66
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: 1960-1972 Lowering Block U bolts Sorry I'm late to the table! For archive reasons...I just did mine the other day. I hosed down the area with PB then ran the nuts down to the end. I then took my air hammer with a blunt tip and alternating between the two ends, hammered the u bolts up and out. A coupla DA DAs and they pushed right out. __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

10-11-2011, 03:54 PM	#67
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: 1960-1972 Lowering Block U bolts I'll take a set of bolts and blocks if I may....pm sent. Money sent... __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger Last edited by eightbanger; 10-11-2011 at 07:17 PM.

10-20-2011, 11:52 AM	#68
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: 1960-1972 Lowering Block U bolts Got em!! and they are quality, plus they're U.S made...Thanks mate. Attached Images __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

10-20-2011, 12:07 PM	#69
way2lo2 way2lo2 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cleveland , Ohio Posts: 803	Re: 1960-1972 Lowering Block U bolts wow, they got there pretty quick. Glad you're happy. Thanks again mate! __________________ Dealer for Billet Specialties, Ridetech, Airlift, Vintage Air and others. Feel free to call, email, or PM for a quote. 216 481-5219 office 216 481-4240 fax 216 789-1647 mobile Way2Lo2@aol.com <----also my paypal http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/way2Lo2



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10-21-2011, 05:35 PM	#70
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: 1960-1972 Lowering Block U bolts Do you have a kit with 2 inch blocks available? I would like to purchase. Thanks, Gary __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

10-22-2011, 12:00 PM	#72
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: 1960-1972 Lowering Block U bolts Got my two inch blocks installed great product thanks boris... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-26-2011, 09:21 PM	#73
rondog4416 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: puyallup wa Posts: 233	Re: 1960-1972 Lowering Block U bolts i need a set of 2in blocks and u-bolts how much to 98372 thanks ron

11-02-2011, 12:49 PM	#74
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: 1960-1972 Lowering Block U bolts I sent you a PM Thanks, Nate __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

11-04-2011, 02:49 AM	#75
nickv6266 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arkansas city Kansas Posts: 398	Re: 1960-1972 Lowering Block U bolts I would like a set of 2" blocks and U bolt kit. Thanks

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