Leaf helpers on a coil setup - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

63sbssbbw · 05-15-2008, 12:32 PM

Anyone ever seen these ???
Factory?
Dealer installed?
They are on a '63 GMC
Thanks T

63sbssbbw · 05-15-2008, 12:35 PM

Oops wrong pics

63 & 64 Bowties · 05-15-2008, 03:55 PM

I had them on my 64. I took them off. Just didn't think I was gonna be doin' any heavy haulin. Pretty sure they're factory. At least they sure look it.

PA66C20 · 05-15-2008, 06:59 PM

They are on both of my 66's. 3/4 ton and 1/2 ton. Like bowties said, they are for heavy hauling.

jonzcustomshop · 05-15-2008, 10:19 PM

My 63 chevy 1/2 ton has 'em.

63sbssbbw · 05-16-2008, 01:31 AM

Thanks for the info guys
I'm not going to use them either,I had not seen a set before,but they sound pretty common.
Trent

TimE · 05-16-2008, 01:51 AM

Someone asked about the value of the same type setup for a 67-72 on the For Sale board and was told @ $40. There may be interest out there for these at a similar price.

Mykul · 05-16-2008, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimE

Someone asked about the value of the same type setup for a 67-72 on the For Sale board and was told @ $40. There may be interest out there for these at a similar price.

There is!! PM me if you want to get rid of them.

**TR65** · 05-16-2008, 04:31 AM

They are on my 65 and I think they are the auxiliary springs option at $26.90shown on this original invoice:

I was hauling a 6 litre LS2 with T56 attached recently and you could tell that the helpers were kicking in about half the time, rough ride when they are engaged.

TR

Tomsriv · 05-16-2008, 06:56 AM

I could have used those on the day I carried this load.

I think these trucks are really the first generation to have a car like ride. The 1/2 ton really ride a lot nicer than older trucks. Most people with older trucks do front end conversions to get better suspensions and brakes, but the suspension is pretty good on these.

*LILRED66* · 05-16-2008, 07:34 AM

These were known as RPO (Regular Production Option) #G60, Auxillary Rear Springs (500# each) This is a desired option and if you have a set, there are truck owners looking for this original equipment. Shipping, due to the weight, can be costly.

They require the landing plate that mounts to the underside of the axle, via the "U" bolts, as well as the rubber stops, to be a complete setup.

I hope this information is helpful.

63sbssbbw · 05-16-2008, 02:00 PM

Interesting stuff TR and Lilred.
seems cheap compared to the $47.90 manual radio
Won't be using them,but I see they're not metal bin material either.
Would rather see someone doing a stocker use them.
Might take me a few weeks to get it out (it'is a parts truck)and I have the '61 trailingarm setup to use.
Thanks again guys
Trent

05-15-2008, 12:32 PM	#1
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Leaf helpers on a coil setup Anyone ever seen these ??? Factory? Dealer installed? They are on a '63 GMC Thanks T Attached Images __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

05-15-2008, 12:35 PM	#2
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: Leaf helpers on a coil setup Oops wrong pics Attached Images __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

05-15-2008, 03:55 PM	#3
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Leaf helpers on a coil setup I had them on my 64. I took them off. Just didn't think I was gonna be doin' any heavy haulin. Pretty sure they're factory. At least they sure look it. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

05-15-2008, 06:59 PM	#4
PA66C20 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 35	Re: Leaf helpers on a coil setup They are on both of my 66's. 3/4 ton and 1/2 ton. Like bowties said, they are for heavy hauling. __________________ How can you tell if its a boy or a girl? Guess we'll have to roll it over to find out!

05-15-2008, 10:19 PM	#5
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Leaf helpers on a coil setup My 63 chevy 1/2 ton has 'em.

05-16-2008, 01:31 AM	#6
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: Leaf helpers on a coil setup Thanks for the info guys I'm not going to use them either,I had not seen a set before,but they sound pretty common. Trent __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

05-16-2008, 01:51 AM	#7
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Leaf helpers on a coil setup Someone asked about the value of the same type setup for a 67-72 on the For Sale board and was told @ $40. There may be interest out there for these at a similar price.

05-16-2008, 04:31 AM	#9
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: Leaf helpers on a coil setup They are on my 65 and I think they are the auxiliary springs option at $26.90shown on this original invoice: I was hauling a 6 litre LS2 with T56 attached recently and you could tell that the helpers were kicking in about half the time, rough ride when they are engaged. TR Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

05-16-2008, 06:56 AM	#10
Tomsriv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 257	Re: Leaf helpers on a coil setup I could have used those on the day I carried this load. I think these trucks are really the first generation to have a car like ride. The 1/2 ton really ride a lot nicer than older trucks. Most people with older trucks do front end conversions to get better suspensions and brakes, but the suspension is pretty good on these. Attached Images

05-16-2008, 07:34 AM	#11
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Leaf helpers on a coil setup These were known as RPO (Regular Production Option) #G60, Auxillary Rear Springs (500# each) This is a desired option and if you have a set, there are truck owners looking for this original equipment. Shipping, due to the weight, can be costly. They require the landing plate that mounts to the underside of the axle, via the "U" bolts, as well as the rubber stops, to be a complete setup. I hope this information is helpful. Last edited by LILRED66; 05-16-2008 at 07:35 AM.

05-16-2008, 02:00 PM	#12
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: Leaf helpers on a coil setup Interesting stuff TR and Lilred. seems cheap compared to the $47.90 manual radio Won't be using them,but I see they're not metal bin material either. Would rather see someone doing a stocker use them. Might take me a few weeks to get it out (it'is a parts truck)and I have the '61 trailingarm setup to use. Thanks again guys Trent __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

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