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**mongocanfly** · 05-03-2020, 08:26 AM

I used art Morrison ladder bar kit yrs ago....well made and worked great...but would require welding
But I doubt your gonna find anything specifically made for a 49 GMC with stock springs and a 9in rear..
Gonna have to get creative...
Just keep in mind that a ladder bar front pivot needs to be equal to the spring length from axle centerline to the front spring eye..
I think what you showed above may be best, but you'll still need to do some fab work...

05-03-2020, 08:26 AM	#7
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,592	Re: 1949 GMC panel truck...what company makes ladder bars or caltracs ? I used art Morrison ladder bar kit yrs ago....well made and worked great...but would require welding But I doubt your gonna find anything specifically made for a 49 GMC with stock springs and a 9in rear.. Gonna have to get creative... Just keep in mind that a ladder bar front pivot needs to be equal to the spring length from axle centerline to the front spring eye.. I think what you showed above may be best, but you'll still need to do some fab work... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver Last edited by mongocanfly; 05-03-2020 at 08:34 AM.