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70GMCer

06-02-2018 12:46 PM

Spring Problems

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Wow....more problems

nonstop

06-02-2018 01:31 PM

Re: Spring Problems

It’s frustrating, especially at this point, but it’s relatively cheap and bolt on!

70GMCer

06-02-2018 04:00 PM

Re: Spring Problems

Can I just get that one spring or do they come complete?

I guess I should get both sides

bdiamond

06-02-2018 05:54 PM

Re: Spring Problems

If they are breaking they are all due.... I don't think you could buy just a top leaf unless you went to a spring shop.

70GMCer

06-03-2018 06:51 AM

Re: Spring Problems

Any recommended places to buy springs?

rainamy

06-03-2018 12:07 PM

Re: Spring Problems

If you want used ones I've maybe got some... (depending whether you have 52" or 56" of course.)

They're heavy though, so shipping may be a beast

Mattchu60

06-04-2018 08:49 AM

Re: Spring Problems

Ive bought springs from General Spring KC and Michigan Spring - both seemed to be great springs. Shipping is high but not as bad as you would think.

Bloodhound

06-04-2018 10:47 AM

Re: Spring Problems

I got mine from Alcan spring. Made to order.

kwmech

06-05-2018 10:49 PM

Re: Spring Problems

Main leaf broken......have them rebuilt or buy a different set

Dads79GMC

06-06-2018 12:35 PM

Re: Spring Problems

I've used these guys twice for two sets of 56" springs. They also sell just the main spring as well. Reasonable with good shipping. Mike

https://www.generalspringkc.com/Leaf...987_s/1823.htm

70GMCer

06-06-2018 12:54 PM

Re: Spring Problems

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Now I'm wondering if someone intalled the wrong springs way back when.

I'm counting 8 leafs. I don't think I need this many as this is a 1/2 ton short bed 2wd.

What spring count should I get?

70GMCer

06-06-2018 01:05 PM

Re: Spring Problems

After measuring the springs, it looks like I'll have to replace with the same type as they measure at 26"x30"

Dads79GMC

06-06-2018 01:30 PM

Re: Spring Problems

My guess is that it’s a 56” spring (eyelet to eyelet = Big10/HeavyHalf truck)??

Dads79GMC

06-06-2018 01:32 PM

Re: Spring Problems

Sorry, didn’t see your last post. I removed a couple springs on my 56” springs. Mike

Pontiac1976

06-10-2018 10:44 AM

Re: Spring Problems

The rear spring set up is set up for 3/4 ton like said heavy 1/2.ton
I had 8 put in one more leaf per side.
So if your not going to ever load more then the 1/2ton you could take two leafs per side.

70GMCer

06-10-2018 10:51 AM

Re: Spring Problems

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Originally Posted by Pontiac1976 (Post 8278500)

The rear spring set up is set up for 3/4 ton like said heavy 1/2.ton
I had 8 put in one more leaf per side.
So if your not going to ever load more then the 1/2ton you could take two leafs per side.

But doing that....will it change the ride height?

Pontiac1976

06-10-2018 12:12 PM

Re: Spring Problems

YES but very little. But it up to you it will save you some money.
But if you never going to need the extra load of the extra spring then
your wasting money + the ride will be a little smoother I can tell you because with 9 leafs per side much harsher ride unloaded, drives like a caddy when load.

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