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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Apr 2022 Posts: 81 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2022 Posts: 81 | I am in need of a new top plate for the axle swap in my truck the new springs are different so I need a top plate that would fit a 82 c70(the donor truck) with I believe f070 7klb front axle the spring width is 3in and the spacing center to center of the u-bolt is 4 3/4 in. I am having a hard time finding anything that is short enough in length.
1967 Chevy c50 327 w/ sm465 5000Ib front 15k 2 speed rear w/ 22k springs, single axle, hydraulic brakes
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 | How about simply making a plate- - - -with the proper thickness steel plate and a drill press it should be a pretty easy fabrication job.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2022 Posts: 81 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2022 Posts: 81 | part of the problem was the bump stop is a part of this piece too and it was grooved for the U-bolts but looking at it I think I can make something work.
1967 Chevy c50 327 w/ sm465 5000Ib front 15k 2 speed rear w/ 22k springs, single axle, hydraulic brakes
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