I installed a rear from a '73 chevy wagon in my '50 AD, (after cutting off
all of the bracketry), and it sits on the springs on some aftermarket spring
perches. I was able to re-use the upper shock mounts, but here's the catch.
You need the u-bolts and lower brackets from the '73 wagon. I was able to
mount the lower shock mount with some "L" brackets. The original lower
shock stud is part of the original U bolt, and faces crosswise to the truck.
The Stud on the ''73 bracket faces lenghwise to the truck, and is part of
the lower bracket. it works pretty good! Did i confuse you enough? You
can e-mail me for more details...
manuel.
-----Original Message-----
From: Survyvr1@webtv.net [mailto:Survyvr1@webtv.net]
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2001 12:32 PM
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: [oletrucks] Rear install kit for '50 3100
Rob,
Went this way to correct the RE set-up in my '51. The PO put a Dana44 on
the stock leafs and didn't pay alot of attention to details.
My research turned up pretty much what you found. $140 is a bit pricey!
First question: do you need the rear upper shock mounts? I'm not sure
about the '50, if you need them, the "kit" format is probably how you
need to go. Also do you need new perchs? Once again, if you need these
too, the "kit" is probably on spot.
If you do not need the shock mounts or the perchs I would suggest
contacting:
"Classic Performance Products"
@ (800) 522-5004
(I think I dealt with a "Robert" in sales/tech)
and/or
www.classicperform.com
After a lot of headaches I tracked these guys down; I'm pretty sure
these folks are responsible for manufacturing the "kits" for the
vendors, or at least a couple of them.
I was able to get the perch "offset adapter plates" and the "u-bolt tie
plates" from these folks and if I remember correctly, I got both for
about $68.00 plus s&h. Better than $140, eh?
The tie plates are designed to be used with the stock rear leafs and RE
tubes from 2 3/4 to 3 inches. Use of these parts will allow for the
offset in the RE tube and leaf springs and allow for a stock wheelbase
spec.
Go to a local suspension shop for your u-bolts, it'll be cheaper.
Hope this helps-Steve
Steve Douglas
51 3100
Lincoln, NE
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