68 K10 Rear Springs

[68C20]

I have a 68 K10 long bed stepside that i am trying to replace the rear springs and lift the truck at the same time. I am getting mixed answers as to the actual length of the original springs. My originals went to the scrapper a long time ago due to broken springs. I am hearing that my truck should have 52" springs like the 69-72. These springs are way to short. Then I am read that it has 56" springs, tried them and the center pin is off by several inches. Now I have two sets of rear springs and still do not have my axle attached to the truck. I have contacted a spring maker and was told that the springs are actually supposed to be 58" eye to eye with the center pin in the center. Does anybody actually know where I can find out what my truck is supposed to have lengthwise for springs and where to buy springs? Really confused and wishing I hadnt thrown away the broken springs when I disassembled the truck.

[68_Shortbox]

My k10 swb still has the factory '68 tapered springs and it measures 58 in. eye to eye following the contour of the spring. The spring eyes are 3 in. wide and 2 1/2 in. wide at the centering bolt. The centering bolt is centered between the spring eyes. Hope this helps you out. If pictures would help let me know.

[68C20]

That helps a whole lot. Now I know what length spring to get. It also means I get to have them made to get the correct springs. Thanks for measuring your springs for me.
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[68_Shortbox]

You are welcome I am glad I could help.

[obijuan]

Or just bust off some rivets and make 52s fit.
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[Mr Chevorlet]

Make sure you read 68 shortbox thread real good as to what he said about the width. 3 inch at the hangers and 2 1/2 over the axle. When I ordered springs for the 72 frame I got the ones that were supposed to fit but were 2 1/2 inch the full length.

[68C20]

I can machine bushings to fit the thinner springs at the hangers. That part doesn't bother me. I am just more concerned about the length. I am going to contact Eaton Springs and order my springs from there unless somebody knows of a better place to get them.

[Mr Chevorlet]

I also made bushings to make mine work also

[obijuan]

Originally Posted by 68C20

I can machine bushings to fit the thinner springs at the hangers. That part doesn't bother me. I am just more concerned about the length. I am going to contact Eaton Springs and order my springs from there unless somebody knows of a better place to get them.

alcan or deaver makes springs to order.

[asolde]

http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/