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johnymac · 06-19-2001, 07:24 AM

Ok, I have ordered my new coil springs and shocks.
I was underneath my truck last night looking at my rear coils, I have no hardware, no mounts that hold the rears in? Looks like there are holes for bolts.
I called several dealerships no one has any idea what I am talking about.
Does anyone know if the rear springs are supposed to have some hardware that holds them in?

Thanks much!

Don w/71ambulance · 06-19-2001, 11:26 AM

Yes, there is supposed to be metal cups that hold the spring.

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Don
71 20 Ambulance
68 10 Suburban

**68SWB4x4** · 06-19-2001, 11:27 AM

ummmm yea...... there are spring "cups" that bolt to the frame and to the trailing arms.... with a thing that goes around the spring and "clamps" them togther..... does that make sense?

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68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET"
56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls
64ImpalaSS 327
70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350
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**68SWB4x4** · 06-19-2001, 11:30 AM

don you beat me! lol

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My Truck pictures

www.xframeimpala.com

68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET"
56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls
64ImpalaSS 327
70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350
IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET

johnymac · 06-19-2001, 11:30 AM

Yes, it does make sense. Looks like I am missing it all.

thanks!

Low69CST · 06-19-2001, 02:05 PM

take a hammer and hit the springs really hard and see if they pop out.

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'69 CST Short fleetside
Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, all stainless hard and flex lines, Dana 9 1/4" rear end 4.11's w/Detroit Locker, soon to have 18" rims
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Future" TARGET=_blank>www.geocities.com/low69cst/index.html
Future</A> Automotive Engineer attending the University of Kentucky.
Feel free to message me on AOL, SN- SS95ZQ8

c-10 racer · 06-19-2001, 03:08 PM

OUCH... WEAR A HELMET FIRST!!! i worked on a truck that was missing its hardward before... somebody had tack welded the springs in place....

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1972 c-10 short step 307/350t comp 292h cam trickflow headers 3"exhaust holley 750 double pump edelbrock ancient torquer II intake...3.73 rear gears..B&M Z-gate shifter, 11" break-away torque converter...and most of all..."silly idiot with a speed fetish" behind the wheel...lol
83 gmc s-15 350/350t (hack job, but it was cheap and i can fix it...lol)
69 c10 lwb w/350/3sp cancer queen work truck
71 lwb homemade trailer w/military hitch

cdwhzk · 06-19-2001, 08:57 PM

What doesn't surprise me is that you've had 5responces to your post and nobody has givenyou any info on where to get the missing parts!!!!

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71c10 350/350 air ps pb 320hp crate 2004R tranny from FB performance 410moroso posi completely rustfree body
27T coupe chopper 6.5 inches channeled total height 41inches powered by bigblock Edsel punched out to 490ci topped with 6stromberg97's built back in 67
Whizzer motorbikes 6or7
71C5 Blazer 350/350 needs rust repair but runs new
74Pinto stationwagon daily driver

*racedvl* · 06-19-2001, 09:52 PM

www.classicheartbeat.com www.gmcpauls.com
or cpne.

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c-10 racer · 06-20-2001, 12:36 AM

actually that would be six, including you cdwhzk, before racedvl posted... so what are you trying to say... we all took an interest, and posted what we knew about the topic... is that a bad thing??? at least our posts pertained to the subject matter, not criticizing other members.
just my two cents

johnymac · 06-20-2001, 06:20 AM

Come on guys, no need to argue. I really appreciate any feedback at all.

Thanks to all!

cdwhzk · 06-20-2001, 02:26 PM

HEY C-10 I gave him the info many hours b-4 racedevil's post on aNOTHER BOARD THAT HE POSTED THE SAME QUESTION ON

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71c10 350/350 air ps pb 320hp crate 2004R tranny from FB performance 410moroso posi completely rustfree body
27T coupe chopper 6.5 inches channeled total height 41inches powered by bigblock Edsel punched out to 490ci topped with 6stromberg97's built back in 67
Whizzer motorbikes 6or7
71C5 Blazer 350/350 needs rust repair but runs new
74Pinto stationwagon daily driver

DennyB · 06-20-2001, 06:37 PM

Come on Guys ....Play nice now!

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Toms River NJ
(Transplanted Hoosier)

71 custom 20 - 307 3onthetree-bone stock *sold*
56 working Street (under construction)
91 S10, 4.3L-700R4
92 Olds 98 land yhat..(wifes)
20 ft. long hole in water in which i throw my money

The number one cause of computer problems is computer solutions.
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**68SWB4x4** · 06-21-2001, 02:55 AM

theres other boards?
lol

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My Truck pictures

www.xframeimpala.com

68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET"
56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls
64ImpalaSS 327
70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350
IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET

06-19-2001, 07:24 AM	#1
johnymac Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Dover, NH USA Posts: 194	Another rear coil spring question. Ok, I have ordered my new coil springs and shocks. I was underneath my truck last night looking at my rear coils, I have no hardware, no mounts that hold the rears in? Looks like there are holes for bolts. I called several dealerships no one has any idea what I am talking about. Does anyone know if the rear springs are supposed to have some hardware that holds them in? Thanks much!

06-19-2001, 11:26 AM	#2
Don w/71ambulance Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Suisun,CA Posts: 165	Yes, there is supposed to be metal cups that hold the spring. ------------------ Don 71 20 Ambulance 68 10 Suburban __________________ Don 71 C20 Ambulance Stock 350 4barrel turbo 350, A/C, Dual Battery, I've got the siren, and some lights, just waiting to hook them up!

06-19-2001, 11:27 AM	#3
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	ummmm yea...... there are spring "cups" that bolt to the frame and to the trailing arms.... with a thing that goes around the spring and "clamps" them togther..... does that make sense? ------------------ My Truck pictures www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET" 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350 IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

06-19-2001, 11:30 AM	#4
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	don you beat me! lol ------------------ My Truck pictures www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET" 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350 IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

06-19-2001, 02:05 PM	#6
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	take a hammer and hit the springs really hard and see if they pop out. ------------------ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, all stainless hard and flex lines, Dana 9 1/4" rear end 4.11's w/Detroit Locker, soon to have 18" rims See my truck at: <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/low69cst/index.html Future" TARGET=_blank>www.geocities.com/low69cst/index.html Future</A> Automotive Engineer attending the University of Kentucky. Feel free to message me on AOL, SN- SS95ZQ8 __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

06-19-2001, 03:08 PM	#7
c-10 racer Your long lost cousin Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Cocoa, Florida Posts: 666	OUCH... WEAR A HELMET FIRST!!! i worked on a truck that was missing its hardward before... somebody had tack welded the springs in place.... ------------------ 1972 c-10 short step 307/350t comp 292h cam trickflow headers 3"exhaust holley 750 double pump edelbrock ancient torquer II intake...3.73 rear gears..B&M Z-gate shifter, 11" break-away torque converter...and most of all..."silly idiot with a speed fetish" behind the wheel...lol 83 gmc s-15 350/350t (hack job, but it was cheap and i can fix it...lol) 69 c10 lwb w/350/3sp cancer queen work truck 71 lwb homemade trailer w/military hitch __________________ 93 K1500 Ext. Cab

06-19-2001, 08:57 PM	#8
cdwhzk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: riverhead new york usa Posts: 596	What doesn't surprise me is that you've had 5responces to your post and nobody has givenyou any info on where to get the missing parts!!!! ------------------ 71c10 350/350 air ps pb 320hp crate 2004R tranny from FB performance 410moroso posi completely rustfree body 27T coupe chopper 6.5 inches channeled total height 41inches powered by bigblock Edsel punched out to 490ci topped with 6stromberg97's built back in 67 Whizzer motorbikes 6or7 71C5 Blazer 350/350 needs rust repair but runs new 74Pinto stationwagon daily driver __________________ 71c10 350/350 air ps pb 320hp crate 2004R tranny from FB performance 410moroso posi completely rustfree body 27T coupe chopper 6.5 inches channeled total height 41inches powered by bigblock Edsel punched out to 490ci topped with 6stromberg97's built back in 67 Whizzer motorbikes 6or7 71C5 Blazer 350/350 needs rust repair but runs new 74Pinto stationwagon daily driver

06-19-2001, 09:52 PM	#9
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	www.classicheartbeat.com www.gmcpauls.com or cpne. ------------------ http://hometown.aol.com/racedvl/racedvl69index.html Crystal Lake IL. 30 Miles north of Chicago

06-20-2001, 12:36 AM	#10
c-10 racer Your long lost cousin Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Cocoa, Florida Posts: 666	actually that would be six, including you cdwhzk, before racedvl posted... so what are you trying to say... we all took an interest, and posted what we knew about the topic... is that a bad thing??? at least our posts pertained to the subject matter, not criticizing other members. just my two cents __________________ 93 K1500 Ext. Cab

06-20-2001, 06:20 AM	#11
johnymac Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Dover, NH USA Posts: 194	Come on guys, no need to argue. I really appreciate any feedback at all. Thanks to all!

06-20-2001, 02:26 PM	#12
cdwhzk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: riverhead new york usa Posts: 596	HEY C-10 I gave him the info many hours b-4 racedevil's post on aNOTHER BOARD THAT HE POSTED THE SAME QUESTION ON ------------------ 71c10 350/350 air ps pb 320hp crate 2004R tranny from FB performance 410moroso posi completely rustfree body 27T coupe chopper 6.5 inches channeled total height 41inches powered by bigblock Edsel punched out to 490ci topped with 6stromberg97's built back in 67 Whizzer motorbikes 6or7 71C5 Blazer 350/350 needs rust repair but runs new 74Pinto stationwagon daily driver __________________ 71c10 350/350 air ps pb 320hp crate 2004R tranny from FB performance 410moroso posi completely rustfree body 27T coupe chopper 6.5 inches channeled total height 41inches powered by bigblock Edsel punched out to 490ci topped with 6stromberg97's built back in 67 Whizzer motorbikes 6or7 71C5 Blazer 350/350 needs rust repair but runs new 74Pinto stationwagon daily driver

06-20-2001, 06:37 PM	#13
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Come on Guys ....Play nice now! ------------------ Toms River NJ (Transplanted Hoosier) 71 custom 20 - 307 3onthetree-bone stock sold 56 working Street (under construction) 91 S10, 4.3L-700R4 92 Olds 98 land yhat..(wifes) 20 ft. long hole in water in which i throw my money The number one cause of computer problems is computer solutions. ''Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut. - Ernest Hemingway'' __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

06-21-2001, 02:55 AM	#14
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	theres other boards? lol ------------------ My Truck pictures www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET" 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350 IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

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