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Old 03-18-2012, 05:03 PM   #1
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5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 1987 chevrolet gmc truck

Got with our supplier and got the price back down on these... This is a set of lowering brackets for 1973 thru 1987 Chevrolet and GMC 1/2 ton truck, Suburban and full size Jimmy and Blazer. These brackets relocate the axle on top of the leaf springs, lowering the rear of your ride approx 5 inches. Quick, simple and inexpensive way to get down. New, $35.00 shipped for the pair.
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Old 03-19-2012, 03:22 PM   #2
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Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 1987 chevrolet gmc truck

Do you have to run a C notch with this?
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Old 03-19-2012, 05:41 PM   #3
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Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 1987 chevrolet gmc truck

No C-notch required, but you will likely have to trim a little off the bump stops....
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Old 03-21-2012, 01:14 PM   #4
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Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 1987 chevrolet gmc truck

Sorry for the delay responding. Rob is exactly right, no c notch required. Thanks, Fred
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Old 04-06-2012, 03:27 PM   #5
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Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 1987 chevrolet gmc truck

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Old 04-11-2012, 09:00 PM   #6
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Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 1987 chevrolet gmc truck

ttt,, have a couple of sets left. Thanks, Fred
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Old 04-15-2012, 09:50 AM   #7
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Old 04-15-2012, 08:07 PM   #8
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Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 1987 chevrolet gmc truck

will these work on a 70 gmc with leaf springs?
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Old 04-15-2012, 08:53 PM   #9
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Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 1987 chevrolet gmc truck

Hey Mike. Cant say if they will or not. Do not want to mislead anyone, just arent sure. Thanks, Fred.
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Old 04-18-2012, 10:51 AM   #10
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Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 1987 chevrolet gmc truck

Price back to what they used to be,,, $35.00 shipped. Thanks, Fred
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Old 04-21-2012, 12:28 PM   #11
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Old 04-22-2012, 08:21 PM   #12
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Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 1987 chevrolet gmc truck

I'm new here......do you still have these?
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Old 04-23-2012, 10:23 AM   #13
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Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 1987 chevrolet gmc truck

Hey Mikey, yes still have these. Thanks, Fred.
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Old 04-23-2012, 10:34 AM   #14
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Paypal?

Or are you a business?
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Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 1987 chevrolet gmc truck

Sure. Our paypal is sharley@cablerocket.com We should get them out the day after payment. Thanks, Fred
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Old 04-23-2012, 08:46 PM   #16
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Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 1987 chevrolet gmc truck

Got a set for me? let me know and I will paypal asap.
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Sure. Paypal is in above post. Thanks,Fred.
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Old 05-01-2012, 07:57 PM   #19
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Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 1987 chevrolet gmc truck

I might be interested but I am trying to figure out how you are getting 5".

Maybe I am thinking wrong but on my Suburban my bottom of axle to spring is 3.5" my spring pack is 2 5/8" looking at the pictures it looks like your bracket is 3/8" thick and there is a gap between the bottom of the axle tube and the bracket of at least a 1/4".
I get 6.75" +/- of drop
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Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 1987 chevrolet gmc truck

It is one of those things that the more you overthink on it, the more confusing the math becomes. I know that isn't an explaination, just all we know to say about it. Thanks, Fred.
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Old 05-01-2012, 08:53 PM   #21
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Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 1987 chevrolet gmc truck

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It is one of those things that the more you overthink on it, the more confusing the math becomes. I know that isn't an explaination, just all we know to say about it. Thanks, Fred.
I do tend to overthink things at times its just the way my brain works but I am still not getting it. I want 5" of drop but I can't see how these are going to get me there without raising it back up 1.75" ( which I am not totally against) What am I missing?
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Old 05-02-2012, 07:12 PM   #22
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Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 1987 chevrolet gmc truck

Brackets are approx. 3 1/2 inches overall height.
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Old 05-05-2012, 03:57 PM   #23
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Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 1987 chevrolet gmc truck

Do you still have some of these? Is this all that is needed, can I just reuse the stock leaf spring bracket/u-bolts?
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Old 05-05-2012, 04:00 PM   #24
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Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 1987 chevrolet gmc truck

Yes we still have. Yes, you use your existing hardware. Thanks, Fred
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Old 05-05-2012, 04:06 PM   #25
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Thanks for the quick reply, payment sent.
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