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1963-1972 Chevrolet Trucks - Totally Tubular Part I -Tech

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The well-worn shocks were... 
   
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The well-worn shocks were unbolted and removed from the framerails...
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...and original trailing ... 
   
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...and original trailing arms.
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To separate the rear axle... 
   
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To separate the rear axle housing from the rear trailing arms, an air impact gun is used to remove the U-bolt nuts.
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The original '72 rear suspension... 
   
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The original '72 rear suspension track bar was unbolted from the factory rear axle housing; notice the rear axle-housing track bar mounting bar built into the axle housing. With the CPP track bar, it will bolt up to the right rear tubular trailing arm and left framerail.
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With all the securing fasteners... 
   
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With all the securing fasteners removed, the rear end axle housing was removed from the factory trailing arms and frame.
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A cheater bar was used to... 
   
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A cheater bar was used to remove the rusty old bolts from the coil spring framerail mount....
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...The rear factory coil spring... 
   
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...The rear factory coil spring was removed from the framerail mount.
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Check out the big 'n' bulky,... 
   
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Check out the big 'n' bulky, crusty original center crossmember compared to the new CPP flat center crossmember with 4x5-inch exhaust pipe openings. The crossmember is notched on the sides to allow brake lines, fuel lines, or larger air lines to pass through and between the frame-rails. Also, the new CPP center crossmember is available with a driveshaft bearing support.
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An ol' skool cutting torch... 
   
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An ol' skool cutting torch was used...

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