Springs on top of rear axle? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fartblossom · 07-07-2015, 06:17 PM

69 C-10 longbed 1/2 ton.

There are additional coil springs on top of my rear axle, and I know this isn't the best source of info, but they aren't shown in the LMC catalog.

Is this the "heavy duty rear spring" option?

I don't have an original spid, and I'm a newbie, so thought I'd ask.

Thanks.

cdowns · 07-07-2015, 06:33 PM

Could be aftermarket load levelers

**Stocker** · 07-07-2015, 06:50 PM

^^ What he said. Pics would help....

KEWLKATDADY · 07-07-2015, 06:53 PM

fartblossom · 07-07-2015, 06:54 PM

Dang it, still figuring out uploading pics.

fartblossom · 07-07-2015, 06:54 PM

SORRY! lol.

Here you go.

**Stocker** · 07-07-2015, 09:45 PM

Yup, definitely aftermarket overloads. I had those on my K20 for many years before replacing them with Hellwig leaf packs a few years ago.

fartblossom · 07-09-2015, 07:02 PM

Allright. Thanks guys. Those B****es are coming off asap.

**Jason Banks** · 07-09-2015, 08:39 PM

You should sell them.....to me!

fartblossom · 07-10-2015, 02:01 PM

If you take em off for me, they're yours.

clemsonteg · 07-10-2015, 02:14 PM

I have a similar set in my garage floor that came off my truck along with the actual overload springs and plates which these trucks came with. No need for them with airbags

centuryhousedw · 07-10-2015, 02:39 PM

Why remove them?

fartblossom · 07-10-2015, 03:13 PM

Looking for a cushier ride and will be doing a 1/3 spring drop.

**Jason Banks** · 07-10-2015, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fartblossom

If you take em off for me, they're yours.

Come by McKinney some week day and I will. They look fairly easy to remove. Can't take more than 20 minutes...

57taskforce · 07-10-2015, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Banks

They look fairly easy to remove. Can't take more than 20 minutes...

This statement causes more trouble for rednecks like my self than almost any other words that can be said...

My wife already knows that when I say things like that plan on the whole day being shot haha.

ERASER5 · 07-10-2015, 05:40 PM

^ True dat!

TobyArnot · 07-10-2015, 05:55 PM

DITTO. I can easily make a 20 minute job take at least half of a day!
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Murphy's Law # 2

fartblossom · 07-30-2015, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Banks

Come by McKinney some week day and I will. They look fairly easy to remove. Can't take more than 20 minutes...

Had the truck in the shop getting power steering, and asked them to get these off while it was in there. Just sent you my cell by PM. Swing by with a six pack of Shiner Bock and they're yours.

**Jason Banks** · 07-30-2015, 06:55 PM

Awesome. Got your PM. I'll call next week because I'm out of town until Tuesday. I can come over during the day and bring my truck.
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**Stocker** · 07-30-2015, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fartblossom

Swing by with a six pack of Shiner Bock and they're yours.

Love it! Better make it a half-rack though. Back when I was still drinking and stuff was paid for with beer, it was usually shared on the spot....

fartblossom · 07-31-2015, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Banks

Awesome. Got your PM. I'll call next week because I'm out of town until Tuesday. I can come over during the day and bring my truck.
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Cool. I'd love to see it.

07-07-2015, 06:17 PM	#1
fartblossom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: frisco tx Posts: 99	Springs on top of rear axle? 69 C-10 longbed 1/2 ton. There are additional coil springs on top of my rear axle, and I know this isn't the best source of info, but they aren't shown in the LMC catalog. Is this the "heavy duty rear spring" option? I don't have an original spid, and I'm a newbie, so thought I'd ask. Thanks.

07-07-2015, 06:33 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Springs on top of rear axle? Could be aftermarket load levelers __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-07-2015, 06:50 PM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,495	Re: Springs on top of rear axle? ^^ What he said. Pics would help.... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

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KEWLKATDADY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mansfield TX Posts: 71	Re: Springs on top of rear axle? __________________ 1967 C10 custom

07-07-2015, 06:54 PM	#5
fartblossom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: frisco tx Posts: 99	Re: Springs on top of rear axle? Dang it, still figuring out uploading pics. Last edited by fartblossom; 07-07-2015 at 06:59 PM.

07-07-2015, 06:54 PM	#6
fartblossom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: frisco tx Posts: 99	Re: Springs on top of rear axle? SORRY! lol. Here you go. Attached Images

07-07-2015, 09:45 PM	#7
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,495	Re: Springs on top of rear axle? Yup, definitely aftermarket overloads. I had those on my K20 for many years before replacing them with Hellwig leaf packs a few years ago. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-09-2015, 07:02 PM	#8
fartblossom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: frisco tx Posts: 99	Re: Springs on top of rear axle? Allright. Thanks guys. Those B****es are coming off asap.

07-09-2015, 08:39 PM	#9
Jason Banks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TX Posts: 1,509	Re: Springs on top of rear axle? You should sell them.....to me!

07-10-2015, 02:01 PM	#10
fartblossom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: frisco tx Posts: 99	Re: Springs on top of rear axle? If you take em off for me, they're yours.

07-10-2015, 02:14 PM	#11
clemsonteg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Anderson,SC Posts: 953	Re: Springs on top of rear axle? I have a similar set in my garage floor that came off my truck along with the actual overload springs and plates which these trucks came with. No need for them with airbags

07-10-2015, 02:39 PM	#12
centuryhousedw Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 22	Re: Springs on top of rear axle? Why remove them?

07-10-2015, 03:13 PM	#13
fartblossom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: frisco tx Posts: 99	Re: Springs on top of rear axle? Looking for a cushier ride and will be doing a 1/3 spring drop.

07-10-2015, 05:40 PM	#16
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: Springs on top of rear axle? ^ True dat! __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

07-10-2015, 05:55 PM	#17
TobyArnot Quit if it's not FUN!!! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Indian Trail, N.C, Posts: 864	Re: Springs on top of rear axle? DITTO. I can easily make a 20 minute job take at least half of a day! . Murphy's Law # 2 __________________ MY MOTTO: Eat it all up, Wear it out, Use the last few drops, Spend all you've got, Late in life, you'll think of the things you didn't do, not the things you did. - Get out and experience life ! . Robbie Robinson a.k.a. TobyArnot (Toe Bee or not toe bee)



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07-30-2015, 06:55 PM	#19
Jason Banks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TX Posts: 1,509	Re: Springs on top of rear axle? Awesome. Got your PM. I'll call next week because I'm out of town until Tuesday. I can come over during the day and bring my truck. Posted via Mobile Device

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