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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 117 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 117 | Aargh! I did exactly what I told myself not to do when I was taking (cutting) the old U-bolts off my '72 and without thinking threw them out in yesterday's garbage. I wanted to keep at least one for reference.
Did some searching in online parts catalogs and couldn't come up with the info I wanted and am therefore forced to publicly admit my error. Anyone have the specs for U-bolts for my '72 C-10 (1/2 ton 2WD, obviously) with rear leaf springs? I'm sure I could just ask when I get new springs, but I like to shop around to save a few cents here and there when possible. :-)
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Brent | | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 272 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 272 | Hi Brent, I can't give you specs but if all fails, call the good people at Benz Spring Mfg. toll free and they are really helpful. They can fab any auto spring and have the spec's for anything you need. Prices are very reasonable too. Good luck! http://www.benzspring.com/
1948 AD Pickup
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | Wish they were closer, I can't seem to find anyone around these here parts that does springwork anymore.
Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 117 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 117 | Same problem here — called all over last week and can't find anyone in town who can even get me the leaf springs I need. Absolutely amazing. :-( | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 424 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2000 Posts: 424 | Kremer Spring St. Paul, MN. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 117 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 117 | Thanks for the vendor info. I'm not really having a problem finding a source for the springs; just having trouble finding someone in town. Not a problem, really — I'm just surprised that no one local sells something I consider as basic as leaf springs. Guess the demand just isn't there anymore. Had hoped to avoid shipping costs and keep the money local. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 117 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 117 | Guy I talked to at the local Advance said they couldn't get them and gave me the name of a spring shop in Virginia, MN ( Husky Spring ). Maybe I'll check with them again in person tomorrow to see if I can get different results. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 117 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 117 | Maybe I just talked to an idiot. Wouldn't be the first time. I'll go there in person to see what's up. If one Advance has them, it seems they all should. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 117 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 117 | Stopped in the local Advance today and watched carefully as they searched all their resources for about 20 minutes. No leaf springs available for my '72 through Advance, either directly or from secondary sources. Oh, well. | | |
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