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Old 06-04-2018, 05:33 PM   #1
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how many leafs in a k20

how many leafs are in a factory k20 rear? thanks
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Old 06-04-2018, 05:44 PM   #2
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Re: how many leafs in a k20

6 leafs + 1 helper....7 total In mine......yrs may vary..this is a 91
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Re: how many leafs in a k20

its a 71, i have 9 in mine.. thought that was a few too mine,thanks.
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Old 06-05-2018, 09:13 AM   #4
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Re: how many leafs in a k20

Our 70 GMC K2500 had 5+1 on the bottom plus another set of 5 overloads on top of the main spring.

We have since removed and went to Skyjacker Soft Ride 4" lift and it has 5 +1.
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Re: how many leafs in a k20

I've also have a 67 that only has 3 leafs....
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Old 06-05-2018, 02:21 PM   #6
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Re: how many leafs in a k20

My '72 K20 has AALs and Hellwig overloads.... the original spring packs are 5 leafs.

It probably varied depending on the GVWR of the truck. Can't recall the numbers but mine is a relatively low rating (hence the overloads).
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Old 06-05-2018, 08:28 PM   #7
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I've also have a 67 that only has 3 leafs....
We also had a 68 3/4T K20 that had the 3 leaf suspension. But each leaf was 1/2" thick!

The ONLY time that thing rode smooth was with (3) 1000 LB feeder calves in the back!
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Re: how many leafs in a k20

My '72 K2500 has 5 leafs.
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