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makovai · 06-02-2006, 04:10 PM

My blazer has this weird piece of stock welded on the drivers leaf spring mount as well. I was gonna grind it off cause it looks dumb but this is the 4th one ive seen. What is it, and why is it?

This blazer is on ebay right now and it's a bute.
yellow 72 blazer

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-02-2006, 04:18 PM

If you are talking about the piece across the front of the spring eye mount,
Then YES it is FACTORY, and very few BLAZERS still have them on there

bouncytruck · 06-02-2006, 04:39 PM

I think I read it was some half-a$$ safety precaution after there was a problem with the early trucks. I don't know what/how it works or why.

IGOR · 06-02-2006, 05:20 PM

If I recall correctly - there was a concern that if the leaf spring bolt broke - in an accident the leaf spring would shoot forward and the steering would be lost. That strap retains the leaf spring in case of failure?

Or something like that - my Blazer has it - although I ground a little on it when I changed out my leaf springs

makovai · 06-02-2006, 06:41 PM

hmmm...well it looks dumb and i think i want mine gone, especially if you say most have been removed anyway.

IGOR · 06-02-2006, 06:42 PM

I don't know - the Blazer purist police might arrest you for that!

**too much stuff** · 06-02-2006, 06:42 PM

Yes it is stock. As mentioned it is supposed to hold the leaf spring in place in case of an accident or broken spring. There should also be a piece on the drivers side behind the leaf spring to keep it in place on that end. Just a steel bracket rivited to the frame.

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-02-2006, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by IGOR

I don't know - the Blazer purist police might arrest you for that!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-03-2006, 02:20 AM

Yep those pieces are stock mine still has them both woo hoo what do I win..

**special-K** · 06-03-2006, 06:12 AM

I`ve had them on all my 71/72 4wds and they never bothered me enough to do anything with them.I`m not a purist,but I figure it`s there for a reason so I`ll keep it there for the same reason.It may have had something to do with broken frames @ the steering box.It was a recall in`71,came on all`72s.

makovai · 06-03-2006, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Yep those pieces are stock mine still has them both woo hoo what do I win..

Both.....is there posed to be one on the passenger side too?

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-03-2006, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by makovai

Both.....is there posed to be one on the passenger side too?

No, he's talking about the BACK SIDE of the driver's spring

**too much stuff** · 06-03-2006, 09:38 AM

I am pretty sure my 69 and 70 still have them on. I have an nos set still in the box with a 32 gm part #. I will look in the box and see what else is in it...

Jimmy72custom · 06-03-2006, 10:00 AM

My Jimmy still had the rear front spring bracket. It had to go, after the four-inch lift. The rear front spring hanger would hit it when I did any off roading, The stock front inverted springs moved the rear hanger forward during flex, the arched lift spring moved the hanger toward the rear.

2wdBlazer · 06-03-2006, 10:35 PM

I have mine.

Yellow Blazers are puuuuuuuurty.

**6t727t2** · 06-04-2006, 03:08 PM

Have one on a '72 K-20 suburban, always wondered what it was for.

**too much stuff** · 06-04-2006, 11:23 PM

Here is a pic of the GM kit for the 4x4's. Hope this helps clear things up.

06-02-2006, 04:10 PM	#1
makovai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oregon city Posts: 335	is this stock? My blazer has this weird piece of stock welded on the drivers leaf spring mount as well. I was gonna grind it off cause it looks dumb but this is the 4th one ive seen. What is it, and why is it? This blazer is on ebay right now and it's a bute. yellow 72 blazer __________________ If it aint broke..............fix it till it is. www.fast77.com 1972 - 330 hp crate, 11" lift with 39x18 mickeys. 3/4 ton, cross steer, 4 wheel disc brakes 1996 Z71 w/ 35's

06-02-2006, 04:18 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: is this stock? If you are talking about the piece across the front of the spring eye mount, Then YES it is FACTORY, and very few BLAZERS still have them on there __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

06-02-2006, 04:39 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: is this stock? I think I read it was some half-a$$ safety precaution after there was a problem with the early trucks. I don't know what/how it works or why. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-02-2006, 05:20 PM	#4
IGOR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 260	Re: is this stock? If I recall correctly - there was a concern that if the leaf spring bolt broke - in an accident the leaf spring would shoot forward and the steering would be lost. That strap retains the leaf spring in case of failure? Or something like that - my Blazer has it - although I ground a little on it when I changed out my leaf springs __________________ -Ben 1972 CST K5 - Undergoing frame off, 8.1/4L80E/NP205, 3/4 ton, 8" lift, currently a pile of parts that when assembled resemble a Blazer 1972 K10 - Rust Bucket, TBD 1976 C10 SWB, 350 / T350 My blazer build thread: https://ck5.com/forums/builds/72-k5-...17-update.410/

06-02-2006, 06:41 PM	#5
makovai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oregon city Posts: 335	Re: is this stock? hmmm...well it looks dumb and i think i want mine gone, especially if you say most have been removed anyway. __________________ If it aint broke..............fix it till it is. www.fast77.com 1972 - 330 hp crate, 11" lift with 39x18 mickeys. 3/4 ton, cross steer, 4 wheel disc brakes 1996 Z71 w/ 35's

06-02-2006, 06:42 PM	#6
IGOR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 260	Re: is this stock? I don't know - the Blazer purist police might arrest you for that! __________________ -Ben 1972 CST K5 - Undergoing frame off, 8.1/4L80E/NP205, 3/4 ton, 8" lift, currently a pile of parts that when assembled resemble a Blazer 1972 K10 - Rust Bucket, TBD 1976 C10 SWB, 350 / T350 My blazer build thread: https://ck5.com/forums/builds/72-k5-...17-update.410/

06-02-2006, 06:42 PM	#7
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: is this stock? Yes it is stock. As mentioned it is supposed to hold the leaf spring in place in case of an accident or broken spring. There should also be a piece on the drivers side behind the leaf spring to keep it in place on that end. Just a steel bracket rivited to the frame. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

06-03-2006, 02:20 AM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: is this stock? Yep those pieces are stock mine still has them both woo hoo what do I win.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-03-2006, 06:12 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: is this stock? I`ve had them on all my 71/72 4wds and they never bothered me enough to do anything with them.I`m not a purist,but I figure it`s there for a reason so I`ll keep it there for the same reason.It may have had something to do with broken frames @ the steering box.It was a recall in`71,came on all`72s. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-03-2006, 09:38 AM	#13
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: is this stock? I am pretty sure my 69 and 70 still have them on. I have an nos set still in the box with a 32 gm part #. I will look in the box and see what else is in it... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

06-03-2006, 10:00 AM	#14
Jimmy72custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Willits Ca Posts: 261	Re: is this stock? My Jimmy still had the rear front spring bracket. It had to go, after the four-inch lift. The rear front spring hanger would hit it when I did any off roading, The stock front inverted springs moved the rear hanger forward during flex, the arched lift spring moved the hanger toward the rear.

06-03-2006, 10:35 PM	#15
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	Re: is this stock? I have mine. Yellow Blazers are puuuuuuuurty. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

06-04-2006, 03:08 PM	#16
6t727t2 Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 6,460	Re: is this stock? Have one on a '72 K-20 suburban, always wondered what it was for.

06-04-2006, 11:23 PM	#17
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: is this stock? Here is a pic of the GM kit for the 4x4's. Hope this helps clear things up. Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto



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