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#45965 06/07/2005 2:49 AM | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 38 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 38 | I've got a '48 GMC, ser. no. FC10223421. Should be a 1/2 ton, 100 series, with a 125 1/4" wheel base. The wheel base is right, but it's got the horizontally mounted lever action shocks front and rear, and my manual shows that only to be on 280 series and above, but 280 series and above don't have a 125 1/4" wheel base as an option. I gotta be looking at something wrong here. I need to know to get the right parts..I need new king pins and bushings. By the way, who's the best parts house? And the tech tip didn't work for removal. He must not have ever worked with Wisconsin rust. I had to pull the axle and press them out. Heat didn't work either. | | |
#45966 06/07/2005 2:03 PM | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 627 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 627 | Post a picture of a front spindle and someone here will identify it for you.
Who's the best parts house? Everyone has their choice. Jim Carter (oldchevytrucks.com) is the best in my opinion if you like dealing with a decent, respectful, ethical and honest human who knows what they are talking about and who is truly considerate of you.
Mike Barnes
1950 GMC 1-ton pickup
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#45967 06/07/2005 4:37 PM | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 1,159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 1,159 | We prefer American Classic. We go there first.
We certainly want to support those who have helped keep this site on-line for a long-time.
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#45968 06/08/2005 1:34 AM | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 38 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 38 | Thanks, I think I have it figured out. Shocks are a single acting lever type... parts manual helped me out. Am. Classic has them listed as dicontinued, I'll give Carter a try. | | |
#45969 06/08/2005 3:32 AM | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered | You might want to upgrade to a more modern shock for a better ride and handling. Do a search if you want to knnow more. | | |
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