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gimmy 64 · 04-22-2011, 04:39 PM

need help from gmc guy's, does any one have picture of how there leaf springs are mounted. i need to know what the bracket that the u-bolts mount to look like. i know that my truck is not right and want to make sure that it right. thanks

FetchMeAPepsi · 04-22-2011, 05:46 PM

Like this?

gimmy 64 · 04-22-2011, 05:53 PM

what year is your truck? that doesn,t look any thing like mine. mine is a 64 thanks

FetchMeAPepsi · 04-22-2011, 06:00 PM

I didn't think they'd be different. I'm scouring the build threads for a 64 now.

FetchMeAPepsi · 04-22-2011, 06:15 PM

None of these are terriffic, but they might let you see what you're wanting.
This one's a 4x4. Still looking for a 2wd

FetchMeAPepsi · 04-22-2011, 06:20 PM

2WD (thanks to Nachodog)

that's all I could find that was 1964 specific. If that doesnt work I'm sure someone else will chime in.

creep · 04-22-2011, 07:04 PM

Here's a pic from my 63 3/4 ton. Hope it helps.

gimmy 64 · 04-22-2011, 07:09 PM

creep do you have a picture of the bracket where the u-bolts go yours looks like mine should be thanks

creep · 04-22-2011, 07:14 PM

Unfortunately no. I gave the rearend away to the guy that did the welding on my frame when I bagged mine. I'll try and find out if he still has them.

padresag · 04-22-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FetchMeAPepsi

2WD (thanks to Nachodog)

that's all I could find that was 1964 specific. If that doesnt work I'm sure someone else will chime in.

this one is haywire unless those are brackets welded to the bottom of the axle hsg. would have been cleaner if he had taken the spring perches off the top then he could have just welded them back on the bottom. hope that he has a facility for the centre bolt. difficult to see. what are you trying to accomplish?
ron

nachodog2 · 04-22-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by padresag

this one is haywire unless those are brackets welded to the bottom of the axle hsg. would have been cleaner if he had taken the spring perches off the top then he could have just welded them back on the bottom. hope that he has a facility for the centre bolt. difficult to see. what are you trying to accomplish?
ron

Top perches are gone now, bottom brackets welded, this is temporary any way. I'm stepping up to a 4 link pretty soon. Have had had no problems with it.
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padresag · 04-22-2011, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nachodog2

Top perches are gone now, bottom brackets welded, this is temporary any way. I'm stepping up to a 4 link pretty soon. Have had had no problems with it.
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I have seen where people leave things like that. it can be taken out of context when they are inserted in a thread like that. glad that you were not finished there. I was asking what the original poster was trying to accomplish
ron

padresag · 04-22-2011, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gimmy 64

need help from gmc guy's, does any one have picture of how there leaf springs are mounted. i need to know what the bracket that the u-bolts mount to look like. i know that my truck is not right and want to make sure that it right. thanks

what are you trying to accomplish??
ron

biohazardbill · 04-23-2011, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gimmy 64

need help from gmc guy's, does any one have picture of how there leaf springs are mounted. i need to know what the bracket that the u-bolts mount to look like. i know that my truck is not right and want to make sure that it right. thanks

I found some I took off my GMC, if u need em let me know, I have no use for them.

1stseries55 · 04-23-2011, 09:50 AM

not trying to hijack or anything....but where did you GMC guys find replacement bushings for the leaf spring eyes?..... I have not been able to locate any.

gimmy 64 · 04-24-2011, 06:03 PM

the way my leaf springs are mounted is like the newer leaf spring trucks are done. i ordered new u-bolts for my truck and they came square on top to be mounted over the top of the springs. what i need is to see what the bottom plate looks like that th u-bolts mount to. heres pictures of how my rear end is mounted now. thanks

padresag · 04-24-2011, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gimmy 64

the way my leaf springs are mounted is like the newer leaf spring trucks are done. i ordered new u-bolts for my truck and they came square on top to be mounted over the top of the springs. what i need is to see what the bottom plate looks like that th u-bolts mount to. heres pictures of how my rear end is mounted now. thanks

here is what you should have. look like someone has snuck in a car rear end and bastardized the setup by putting all the wrong crap in there. the plates are wrong as the ubolts should be in tight to the springs. the hole is to large for the centre bolt. the spring perches should have been removed from the axle hsng

By rondavid at 2011-04-24
the top of your springs should be square as they form over the top of your spring and connect into the brkts shown mounted under the axle
ron

monolith · 04-25-2011, 10:16 AM

My 64 1/2 ton:

Hope these pics help!

Baz

gimmy 64 · 04-25-2011, 06:38 PM

ok that is what i was looking for. now does anybody know where i can get the bottom brackets? thanks

04-22-2011, 04:39 PM	#1
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	gmc leaf springs need help from gmc guy's, does any one have picture of how there leaf springs are mounted. i need to know what the bracket that the u-bolts mount to look like. i know that my truck is not right and want to make sure that it right. thanks

04-22-2011, 05:46 PM	#2
FetchMeAPepsi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Edmond, Ks Posts: 595	Re: gmc leaf springs Like this? Last edited by FetchMeAPepsi; 04-22-2011 at 05:48 PM.

04-22-2011, 05:53 PM	#3
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: gmc leaf springs what year is your truck? that doesn,t look any thing like mine. mine is a 64 thanks

04-22-2011, 06:00 PM	#4
FetchMeAPepsi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Edmond, Ks Posts: 595	Re: gmc leaf springs I didn't think they'd be different. I'm scouring the build threads for a 64 now.

04-22-2011, 06:15 PM	#5
FetchMeAPepsi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Edmond, Ks Posts: 595	Re: gmc leaf springs None of these are terriffic, but they might let you see what you're wanting. This one's a 4x4. Still looking for a 2wd

04-22-2011, 06:20 PM	#6
FetchMeAPepsi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Edmond, Ks Posts: 595	Re: gmc leaf springs 2WD (thanks to Nachodog) that's all I could find that was 1964 specific. If that doesnt work I'm sure someone else will chime in. Last edited by FetchMeAPepsi; 04-22-2011 at 06:21 PM.

04-22-2011, 07:04 PM	#7
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: gmc leaf springs Here's a pic from my 63 3/4 ton. Hope it helps. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

04-22-2011, 07:09 PM	#8
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: gmc leaf springs creep do you have a picture of the bracket where the u-bolts go yours looks like mine should be thanks

04-22-2011, 07:14 PM	#9
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: gmc leaf springs Unfortunately no. I gave the rearend away to the guy that did the welding on my frame when I bagged mine. I'll try and find out if he still has them. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

04-23-2011, 09:50 AM	#15
1stseries55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsboro, NC Posts: 130	Re: gmc leaf springs not trying to hijack or anything....but where did you GMC guys find replacement bushings for the leaf spring eyes?..... I have not been able to locate any. __________________ Jared USMC 1st Battalion 8th Marines (95-99) 55 1st Series 3100 (on 98 sonoma frame) 65 GMC short bed fleetside big back window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358493

04-24-2011, 06:03 PM	#16
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: gmc leaf springs the way my leaf springs are mounted is like the newer leaf spring trucks are done. i ordered new u-bolts for my truck and they came square on top to be mounted over the top of the springs. what i need is to see what the bottom plate looks like that th u-bolts mount to. heres pictures of how my rear end is mounted now. thanks Attached Images

04-25-2011, 10:16 AM	#18
monolith Zero Albedo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Gabriel, California Posts: 478	Re: gmc leaf springs My 64 1/2 ton: Hope these pics help! Baz __________________ Baz "Deserve's got nothin' to do with it." 66 GMC 1500 wideside longbed 250 4spd "Project Rekker"http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467467 65 GMC 1Ton Panelhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post4794432 65 Chevy Panel (former U.S.Navy truck) 64 Chevy Suburban Carryall 4x4http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358348 64 GMC 1000 wideside longbed 305 4spdhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3600890(Rip- parts truck now) 68 Dodge Charger Last edited by monolith; 04-25-2011 at 10:30 AM. Reason: Better Pics

04-25-2011, 06:38 PM	#19
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: gmc leaf springs ok that is what i was looking for. now does anybody know where i can get the bottom brackets? thanks



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