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Quick question for anyone who might know....
I have a k10 long bed that I would love to install a utility box on. Can 8 foot utility boxes be installed on 1/2 tons without overloading the suspension? Reason I ask is because I seem to see most utility beds on 3/4 ton long beds. Thoughts? Experiences? |
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Just put overload or helper springs on.
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Or even swap out your 1/2 leafs for 3/4.
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I wonder if 3/4 leaf springs off a 73-87 would work?
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great suggestions guys, thanks for the feedback.
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The springs are not the only consideration regarding the weight. The 12 bolt isn't going to hold up long under a 8 foot utility bed loaded down with tools and supplies. It all depends on how you are going to use the truck.
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Thank you CaptainFab.
That was one of my main concerns. I would definitely be loading the utility bed with all my tools, and the weight of all the tools, plus the heavy utility bed made me think a k10 might not be able to handle that constant weight. I might need to go in another direction with my K10. Now about finding a 66 K20.....:lol: |
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Yeah with that constant weight a C/K20 would be a better choice.
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Not mine
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Kinda a concept I had with side boxes recessed down into the bedsides some.
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The old 63 again
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From another thread:
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I have this one
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The "Fire Bucket" working at the Viking Run here in Denmark we hauled a lot of power cables for that one. Set up temporary power for 2375 cars and trucks campers dealers and such. Every 2 years in Roskilde Denmark. I put her to work every chance I can.
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M 80, top of the heavy duty line.
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Awesome rides
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