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Old 06-05-2013, 10:33 PM   #1
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3/4 Ton Rear Springs Differences?

Im looking for some rear springs for my 85 GMC K2500 because each set has a broke leaf so needing factory replacements without having to spend a ton for small lift springs or aftermarket ones. I was wondering if anyone would know the length of them and if the 2WD and 4WD ones would be the same possibly? Trying to find out for sure before I go out digging in the local JYs or browsing CL for replacements...that is all

BTW I know mine is a FIVE leaf pack. Four regular leafs with the fifth being the thicker overload
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Old 06-05-2013, 10:38 PM   #2
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Im looking for some rear springs for my 85 GMC K2500 because each set has a broke leaf so needing factory replacements without having to spend a ton for small lift springs or aftermarket ones. I was wondering if anyone would know the length of them and if the 2WD and 4WD ones would be the same possibly? Trying to find out for sure before I go out digging in the local JYs or browsing CL for replacements...that is all

BTW I know mine is a FIVE leaf pack. Four regular leafs with the fifth being the thicker overload
I was just looking into this as well since mine are old and tired, not broken, but my truck definitely doesn't sit level anymore. From what I can tell General Spring (LINK) sells Made in the USA springs that are affordable and as close to factory as I've found. I really like the options they give.
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Old 06-06-2013, 02:23 AM   #3
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Re: 3/4 Ton Rear Springs Differences?

They are the 56" long leaf packs.
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Old 06-06-2013, 02:49 PM   #4
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They are the 56" long leaf packs.
Are you sure your not talking about 1 ton springs,just went & measured both my 86s,the 82 and 80.all are 52" my K35 crew is 56" These are all 4wd too,maybe that makes a difference??
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