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kenny_strong · 12-27-2009, 05:43 PM

What is the difference between 60-66 4x4 leaf springs and springs for 73-87? The PO had some custom springs made for my truck since he was a mason by trade. They are so stiff he could pick up 2 cubes of bricks and it didnt even squat. My problem is there is more give in the seat springs than the leaf springs. The last straw was hitting a speed bump too fast and hitting my head on the roof.

Where can I get some softer springs?
Please help.

*2tons of fun* · 12-27-2009, 06:08 PM

what springs? front or rear?

fixie · 12-27-2009, 06:36 PM

My 66 K10 had fairly flat spring pack and a axle riser that was about 8-10 inches high and a rubber snubber on frame. there is a pic in the assembly manual.

kenny_strong · 12-27-2009, 07:18 PM

I want to replace all of them. I think the fronts might be stock but I know the rear are not. The rear has 9 leafs in it. Only place I found that sells them is LMC

62 short step · 12-27-2009, 07:32 PM

Thats the only place you can get them, unless you get some made at a spring shop. I got a 76 chevy 4x4 frame and pulled the spring hangers off it and bolted it to my 61 4x4 frame. Now I can use any leaf spring from 73-87 4x4 trucks. Thats if you want to go through all this trouble.

Check out this thread, this is my truck.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=333036

LeftCoast32 · 12-28-2009, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 62 short step

Thats the only place you can get them, unless you get some made at a spring shop. I got a 76 chevy 4x4 frame and pulled the spring hangers off it and bolted it to my 61 4x4 frame. Now I can use any leaf spring from 73-87 4x4 trucks. Thats if you want to go through all this trouble.

Check out this thread, this is my truck.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=333036

That turned out real nice!

62 short step · 12-28-2009, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeftCoast32

That turned out real nice!

Thanks!

12-27-2009, 05:43 PM	#1
kenny_strong Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 218	4x4 leaf springs What is the difference between 60-66 4x4 leaf springs and springs for 73-87? The PO had some custom springs made for my truck since he was a mason by trade. They are so stiff he could pick up 2 cubes of bricks and it didnt even squat. My problem is there is more give in the seat springs than the leaf springs. The last straw was hitting a speed bump too fast and hitting my head on the roof. Where can I get some softer springs? Please help.

12-27-2009, 06:08 PM	#2
2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: 4x4 leaf springs what springs? front or rear?

12-27-2009, 06:36 PM	#3
fixie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Swartz Creek Michigan Posts: 19	Re: 4x4 leaf springs My 66 K10 had fairly flat spring pack and a axle riser that was about 8-10 inches high and a rubber snubber on frame. there is a pic in the assembly manual. __________________ If it Aint broke tear it apart anyway

12-27-2009, 07:18 PM	#4
kenny_strong Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 218	Re: 4x4 leaf springs I want to replace all of them. I think the fronts might be stock but I know the rear are not. The rear has 9 leafs in it. Only place I found that sells them is LMC

12-27-2009, 07:32 PM	#5
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: 4x4 leaf springs Thats the only place you can get them, unless you get some made at a spring shop. I got a 76 chevy 4x4 frame and pulled the spring hangers off it and bolted it to my 61 4x4 frame. Now I can use any leaf spring from 73-87 4x4 trucks. Thats if you want to go through all this trouble. Check out this thread, this is my truck. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=333036 __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20 Last edited by 62 short step; 12-27-2009 at 07:36 PM.



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