Is this a normal suspension for a K1500/K10?

[srvivor71]

Here are some pics of the rear leaf springs in my K1500. I recently got a service manual for my truck and it has me wondering if I have custom or 30 series springs. Please let me know what you think.
Looking from back to front (drivers side)

Looking across from driver's side to passenger side


Here are the service manual's picture of the 10 series, then the 30 series...

[69gmcc10]

I have a 72 c10 that had overloads on it also, it is an interesting setup. 2wd, 1/2 ton, puck style cab lights, overloads and 3.08 gears. The guy I bought it from said it was a camper special, but I cant find any proof to back that up and the 3.08 gears dont make sense to me on that application either.

but to answer your question, I have seen them on these 1/2 ton trucks before and they appear to be stock.

[srvivor71]

Thanks 69GMCC10. Is anyone else familiar with this setup on 1/2 ton trucks?

[andrewmp6]

Maybe its a heavy half ton those trucks had big springs.Or could it be a camper special?

[srvivor71]

Originally Posted by andrewmp6

Maybe its a heavy half ton those trucks had big springs.Or could it be a camper special?

No, not a Camper Special. What's a heavy half ton? Never heard of it...

[andrewmp6]

Heavy half ton was a 1/2 ton truck with 3/4 ton springs on it.I know gm made them in 73-87 not sure on 72 or older tho.