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#21314 01/22/2004 12:06 AM | Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 113 Member | | Member Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 113 | I looked up rear shocks on the gabriel site for my 54 1/2 ton and found the number 82050, which is a regular gas shock. My local supply guys cannot cross reference it to a load leveler type of shock with the coil spring surrounding the shock. Anybody know what kind of rear shock I could buy for a 54 1/2 that would be a load leveler? Part number would be helpful for my local supply guys!
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Bruce (I love My Truck) Miller
1954 5 Window 3100 Chevy Pickup - Driver
1929 **** Model A Pickup - Restoration
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#21315 01/22/2004 12:24 AM | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,745 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,745 | I was just thinking my 54 half ton was sprung too stiff in the rear and was contemplating removing some leafs. You want even more spring on it? Does it ride stiff or soft? Maybe your original leaf springs are worn out?
54 3100 with 235
62 flatbed dump C60 with 261
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#21316 01/22/2004 9:42 PM | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | I wouldn't use that kind of spring/shock on a '54, the shock mounts on the frame are not strong enough. You can go with an add-a-leaf or overload springs if you need them, but go with a standard gas shock or you will rip your mounts right off the frame. Another alternative is the frame-to axle mounted airbags.
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#21317 01/22/2004 10:14 PM | Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 113 Member | | Member Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 113 | Sadly, she sags a little in the right rear. Was hoping that a load leveler type shock might correct the sag (Cheaper than new springs). If not shocks or springs, what else could cause her sag like that? Please don't tell me a twisted frame.
Thanks!!
Bruce (I love My Truck) Miller
1954 5 Window 3100 Chevy Pickup - Driver
1929 **** Model A Pickup - Restoration
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#21318 01/22/2004 10:42 PM | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | Bruce,
It most likely is a bad spring; but, yes, it could be a twisted/bent frame. My '54 pick-up has a twisted frame and I am looking into what can be done with it (so far, my local "frame benders" only work with modern vehicles).
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