How much do leaf springs wear/sag over the years? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

siggyfreud · 06-11-2014, 10:27 PM

Might be a difficult question to answer well but I was curious as to how much leafs wear/sag over the years.

I'm contemplating getting new leafs for the rear since I have it all apart, rather than putting in the original leafs. I like the ride height it had before in the rear, but wouldn't be opposed to dropping it a bit. That said, not sure if the original leafs, after so many years, are sagging 1-2 inches already

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Given that it's a frame off (amateur frame off) would you be inclined to replace the leafs, or just blast/paint the current ones and go with them?

06-11-2014, 10:27 PM	#1
siggyfreud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Portland Posts: 1,330	How much do leaf springs wear/sag over the years? Might be a difficult question to answer well but I was curious as to how much leafs wear/sag over the years. I'm contemplating getting new leafs for the rear since I have it all apart, rather than putting in the original leafs. I like the ride height it had before in the rear, but wouldn't be opposed to dropping it a bit. That said, not sure if the original leafs, after so many years, are sagging 1-2 inches already . Given that it's a frame off (amateur frame off) would you be inclined to replace the leafs, or just blast/paint the current ones and go with them? __________________ Current Build - Project "Ghost of Poseidon" 72 C10 Pro-touring build Previous Build - 66 GMC Pro-touring build. Sold.



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