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| | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 22 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 22 | i have a 52 3/4 ton 2wd flatbed. i ordered the parts autozone said would fit, but the new pins were about 3/8 longer and skinnier(.040!!) than mine. has anyone else with a 3/4 ton had the same problem? i ordered the other two sets that are listed for the truck, so ill see in a few days if they fit. also, i have no id tags on the truck, how can i tell if its a 3600 or 3700? any tips would be appreciated. thanks | | | | | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 513 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 513 | wheel base would be the easiset way, or check the door id plate to see if its 3600 or a 3800
1949 Chevy 3600 Flatbed all orginal 1964 gmc 4000 1973 gmc 6000 2005 chevy duramax 4x4 1994 chevy 1500 Trucks are GM and Tractors are Orange "I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom." - General George S. Patton | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | jamesgs4,
I think that was a smart move on your part. Order every kit listed, keep the correct one and return the others.
Stuart | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | Pickups were the 3600. The 3700 was the forward cotrol (step van) model. Either way, the kingpins should be the same as they are both 3/4 ton nominal rating. I'd say they got the wrong parts, may not even be for a Chevy.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 | I wouldn't buy a cotter pin from auto zone, deal with Napa etc. Also check vendors linked to this site. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028 | I got my king pins for my 53 3600 from Chevy Duty. Other than the typical machining for the bushing fit there were no problems. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 22 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 22 | i just got the correct set from napa, and i found that i have to have the spindles machined for the bushings. i think i will go to a mustang II front end kit if i ever have to do anything with this front end again. easy to find parts and disc brakes sound really good about now. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028 | I hear ya...King pins are a pain. I am trying to keep mine stock but a mustang II would be the way to go if you decide to upgrade. | | |
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