47-55.1 Rear Axle Problem.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dachshund · 12-22-2019, 02:09 PM

This is on my 1947 (late) Chevy 3600....

I am TRYING to get the rear axle installed, but no go. It seems that it grew about 1" since I took it off! I can get the U-bolts on ONE side, but the other just will NOT line up!
Now -- the 1/2" "Spacers" that go on the shackles are installed toward the out side of the shackles, and the leaf springs are installed with the two "clamps" to the rear - one to the front.

I am thinking that those spacers need to go on the inside (toward the frame) of the spring shackle, but not sure.

Any ideas? I was HOPING to get the thing installed today....

12-22-2019, 02:09 PM	#1
Dachshund Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Trenton MO Posts: 201	Rear Axle Problem.... This is on my 1947 (late) Chevy 3600.... I am TRYING to get the rear axle installed, but no go. It seems that it grew about 1" since I took it off! I can get the U-bolts on ONE side, but the other just will NOT line up! Now -- the 1/2" "Spacers" that go on the shackles are installed toward the out side of the shackles, and the leaf springs are installed with the two "clamps" to the rear - one to the front. I am thinking that those spacers need to go on the inside (toward the frame) of the spring shackle, but not sure. Any ideas? I was HOPING to get the thing installed today....



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