I have a 57 GMC 102, which is 1/2 ton 123" wheelbase (89" bed). I don't have
the Chevy to compare with, but would be glad to take measurements, etc. I
believe that this frame uses thicker material in the main rails than the 1/2
ton 113" wheelbase Chevy does.
-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Hanberg [mailto:steve@OldSub.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 9:37 AM
To: TOUCANMAN@aol.com; oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: [oletrucks] Frame differences
I have a pretty good idea how a Chevy 1/2-ton frame is different from a
Chevy 3/4-ton frame. I know at least a little about the differences between
early and late frames. And I've been told how a GMC is different than a
Chevy.
GMC made 1/2-ton long bed trucks. Does anyone know how those frames compare
to the others? Is the design more like the 3/4-ton or the 1/2-ton?
I don't have one, I'm just curious....
----- Original Message -----
From: <TOUCANMAN@aol.com>
To: <Tezzme2@aol.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 6:41 AM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Rear Air shock Recommendations
In a message dated 9/20/03 9:38:08 AM Pacific Daylight Time, Tezzme2@aol.com
writes:
>
> I have a slight lean at the rear of my 51 pickup 1/2 ton and i will be
> towing
> my boat sometimes,plus the shocks are wore out anyway, i thought about
> adding air shocks to the rear , any imput and or suggestions on brands ?
>
>
>
Hey,ive got a 53 gmc long bed....when i ordered some air shocks,i gave em
all
the pertinent information,and they sent me the wrong shocks,and had to
exchange them.....a short bed uses 22 inch long shock extended wile the long
bed
needs a 24 inch length .you need a threaded post on top and an eye on the
bottom
for mounting......i hope that helps....steve
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