Coil Spring Rear End Suspension Cup Bolts & Washer - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68'CTown · 07-01-2014, 02:07 AM

I was installing my coil spring rear end on my 1968 Chevy Truck C10 last night and ran into problems with the coil spring cup bolts and washer. The reproduction coil spring cup kit that I purchased came with hardware. My dad and I tried to install the coil springs and cups with the reproduction bolts but the problem was the bolts were to short were they wouldn't catch to the cup with the nut on it. Lucky my dad tells me every time to save everything that I take off my truck. I had the original bolts for the coil spring cup and there was a difference in size. Here are some pictures to show you want I mean.

**bigmac73** · 07-01-2014, 08:11 AM

subscribing

Fldawg · 07-01-2014, 09:06 AM

Had the same probelm, used my old bolts

**LockDoc** · 07-01-2014, 11:30 AM

-
You would think something that simple would be really easy for them to get right.... Makes you wonder..

LockDoc

michael bustamante · 07-01-2014, 11:34 AM

Just went thru the same problem on my 67. Had to go to home depot and get 4" grade 8 bolts and hardware

**FirstOwner69** · 07-01-2014, 11:45 AM

Same thing. Bought mine from Classic Performance Products (CPC) on eBay. Just a minor irritation though.

*Fitz* · 07-01-2014, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68'CTown

I was installing my coil spring rear end on my 1968 Chevy Truck C10 last night and ran into problems with the coil spring cup bolts and washer. The reproduction coil spring cup kit that I purchased came with hardware. My dad and I tried to install the coil springs and cups with the reproduction bolts but the problem was the bolts were to short were they wouldn't catch to the cup with the nut on it. Lucky my dad tells me every time to save everything that I take off my truck. I had the original bolts for the coil spring cup and there was a difference in size. Here are some pictures to show you want I mean.

Some aftermarket vendors simply do not care if they send the correct hardware or not. They believe that there are enough suckers out there to replace every repeat customer they might have had if they had supplied the correct stuff. Cross that vendor off your list and move on. Let the pressure from the marketplace force them to fix their sales strategy or they can go the way of the Dodo and vanish from that market. LMC has become one of these. Cheap stuff made in China and served up with a hearty "we don't care".

cheyenne shortstep · 07-01-2014, 09:29 PM

I've said it before and I'll say it again, repop crap sucks. You are restoring an old vehicle, restore, don't replace. Just as new cars are crap so are new parts.

**FirstOwner69** · 07-01-2014, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheyenne shortstep

I've said it before and I'll say it again, repop crap sucks. You are restoring an old vehicle, restore, don't replace. Just as new cars are crap so are new parts.

Actually, the cups I got from Classic Performance Products were a dead-on match to the originals. The hardware was the only problem. I thought it was still a good buy for $20.00.

**truckdude239** · 07-02-2014, 12:01 AM

Ewww i got a set of the ccps in my tool box ill hsve to remenber to get long bolts

*JonnyC10* · 08-16-2014, 06:19 PM

Ran into this today. Both the kit I got from CPP and the one I accidently ordered from LMC are both way to short. Im PISSED. I do have the old bolts want new. Looks like Ill be taking another trip to the hardware store.

07-01-2014, 02:07 AM	#1
68'CTown Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 93	Coil Spring Rear End Suspension Cup Bolts & Washer I was installing my coil spring rear end on my 1968 Chevy Truck C10 last night and ran into problems with the coil spring cup bolts and washer. The reproduction coil spring cup kit that I purchased came with hardware. My dad and I tried to install the coil springs and cups with the reproduction bolts but the problem was the bolts were to short were they wouldn't catch to the cup with the nut on it. Lucky my dad tells me every time to save everything that I take off my truck. I had the original bolts for the coil spring cup and there was a difference in size. Here are some pictures to show you want I mean. Attached Images __________________ Thanks! Craig - Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is!

07-01-2014, 08:11 AM	#2
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: Coil Spring Rear End Suspension Cup Bolts & Washer subscribing __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks

07-01-2014, 09:06 AM	#3
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: Coil Spring Rear End Suspension Cup Bolts & Washer Had the same probelm, used my old bolts

07-01-2014, 11:30 AM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,376	Re: Coil Spring Rear End Suspension Cup Bolts & Washer - You would think something that simple would be really easy for them to get right.... Makes you wonder.. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

07-01-2014, 11:34 AM	#5
michael bustamante Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,841	Re: Coil Spring Rear End Suspension Cup Bolts & Washer Just went thru the same problem on my 67. Had to go to home depot and get 4" grade 8 bolts and hardware __________________ 1967custom

07-01-2014, 11:45 AM	#6
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,841	Re: Coil Spring Rear End Suspension Cup Bolts & Washer Same thing. Bought mine from Classic Performance Products (CPC) on eBay. Just a minor irritation though.

07-01-2014, 09:29 PM	#8
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	Re: Coil Spring Rear End Suspension Cup Bolts & Washer I've said it before and I'll say it again, repop crap sucks. You are restoring an old vehicle, restore, don't replace. Just as new cars are crap so are new parts.

07-02-2014, 12:01 AM	#10
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,228	Re: Coil Spring Rear End Suspension Cup Bolts & Washer Ewww i got a set of the ccps in my tool box ill hsve to remenber to get long bolts __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

08-16-2014, 06:19 PM	#11
JonnyC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: NH Posts: 280	Re: Coil Spring Rear End Suspension Cup Bolts & Washer Ran into this today. Both the kit I got from CPP and the one I accidently ordered from LMC are both way to short. Im PISSED. I do have the old bolts want new. Looks like Ill be taking another trip to the hardware store.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.