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Hi,hope someone can help me with this. I bought a 1974 camaro rear end for my 51 1/2 ton chevy truck the spring perch`s are to wide and are to far apart from center to center. what i want to do is cut them off and replace them with new ones that will fit my original leaf springs. i need to know where i can get them and is there anything i should be concerned about.

Thanks

john

These are available from several seuppliers, Speedway and Chevs of the 40's come to mind. A good metal man can fab them up fairly easily. You're prolly going to want to set the diff. up on jack stands under the car and carefully mark the locations according to spring location and pinion angle. (You can search under pinion angle here if you're not sure how to set it)

As far as the welding goes, I'd take it to a quality rod builder or certified welder and have them do it, the housing can warp under heat if not done correctly.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Here's what to consider before welding them on
http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/driveline/setup/index.html

can i weld the perch1s on the axle parallel to to old ones and set the pinion angle when i install the axle on the truck

Yes and no.

Yes you can do it that way, but you then need shims to adjust the angle after the fact (not likely to be right initially).

No.. it's not the best way, especially considering you will already have the perches off the axle which is the perfect opportunity to set it all up, measure, adjust, and triple check. Then weld them on at the exact angle/position needed to set the pinion angle with no shims necessary.

Grigg

i dont have yhe engine or trans in the truck so how do i know what the angle is.

John, I can get you the number for the perches from the local Dodge place. They work well, come two to a pack and cost about $10. They have 3 holes in the bottom to help if needed in centering up the rear end.

You can put the rear end under the chassis, tighten the U-bolts good and leave it till your get the engine ect all bolted in.
I currently have everything under my panel and will drive it to the alignment shop where the guy I know there will check it for 4 wheel alignment and then I'll jsut have him weld the perches at that time.

PS..if you need some LONG U-bolts I have a set. I had originally lowered my truck with 3" blocks and needed them....but then cut the blocks down to 2" and used another set I had. Give me a call and come over one day and lets have a hot dog and pepsi.

Thanks alvin I need that number!

....there you go John. Stovebolt at its best
Joe is the guy who gave the # to me!!

Thanks Joe.