The shims on my one ton had a hole in the center to help keep it in place. The spring center bolt sits in it. They also had a small pin on the rear side that dropped into a tiny hole in the axle to aid in axle/spring installation. You may need to drop the axle some to get the shims in. I had to.


1970 Chevrolet C10
Grandpa's -- My first truck -- In progress to shiny
Follow the build in the Project Journal
1950 Chevrolet 1-Ton Dually
"Ole Red Girl"
In the Stovebolt Gallery
More pictures here
1951 GMC 9430 1 ton dually--Shiny! | 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10 | 1962 AMC Rambler American- my wife's
Parts trucks-
1951 GMC 9300 | 1951-GMC 9430 | 1951- Chevrolet 1300