Leaf Spring backing plates 72 4x4 k-10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Charlie Peters · 11-08-2002, 03:38 PM

HELP,
I have a 72 chevy k10 4x4 which the backing plates holding the rear end which the ubolts tie into broke in half.... they rusted and broke in half! Keep in mind these u bolts go around the leaf springs and not around the rear axle housing like many newer trucks.

Question, where can I get a set of replacements or is there a newer style that will be a direct replacement. LMC and other chevy truck parts dealers don't show them.

I can be contacted at cpeters@learfield.com

Thanks
Charlie Peters Owner of a 72 cheyenne C-20, a 72 cheyenne k-10 and my first car a 73 z-28 camaro.

**Yukon Jack** · 11-08-2002, 03:51 PM

If you want the new style www.offroaddesign.com sells a kit that convert our old style to the new style.

meathead95 · 11-08-2002, 07:34 PM

I bought new ones at a place in decatur illinois, called decatur spring. They where 22.00 a piece I believe. I dont know their # you would have to call information. or any spring shop should have them

OLDCHEV4X4 · 11-08-2002, 08:08 PM

my buddy used some off of a dodge van. They were better than the original ones too.
Randy

*Fast68Chevy* · 11-08-2002, 08:16 PM

you talking about the cast iron retainer plates that sit underside of the axle tubes ? several ppl here are parting trucks that have these on them,

you could probably rob all parts off rear of a 73-up truck and convert to that style, the u bolts and steel plates that sit on top of the leaves

good luck

11-08-2002, 03:38 PM	#1
Charlie Peters Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Linn. Missouri Posts: 2	Leaf Spring backing plates 72 4x4 k-10 HELP, I have a 72 chevy k10 4x4 which the backing plates holding the rear end which the ubolts tie into broke in half.... they rusted and broke in half! Keep in mind these u bolts go around the leaf springs and not around the rear axle housing like many newer trucks. Question, where can I get a set of replacements or is there a newer style that will be a direct replacement. LMC and other chevy truck parts dealers don't show them. I can be contacted at cpeters@learfield.com Thanks Charlie Peters Owner of a 72 cheyenne C-20, a 72 cheyenne k-10 and my first car a 73 z-28 camaro. __________________ Charlie Peters cpeters@learfield.com

11-08-2002, 03:51 PM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	If you want the new style www.offroaddesign.com sells a kit that convert our old style to the new style. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

11-08-2002, 07:34 PM	#3
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	I bought new ones at a place in decatur illinois, called decatur spring. They where 22.00 a piece I believe. I dont know their # you would have to call information. or any spring shop should have them __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

11-08-2002, 08:08 PM	#4
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	my buddy used some off of a dodge van. They were better than the original ones too. Randy __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

11-08-2002, 08:16 PM	#5
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	you talking about the cast iron retainer plates that sit underside of the axle tubes ? several ppl here are parting trucks that have these on them, you could probably rob all parts off rear of a 73-up truck and convert to that style, the u bolts and steel plates that sit on top of the leaves good luck



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