1500 Springs on a 3500 with bags

[Grimpala]

Am I crazy to think that I could put half ton springs on my one ton and then add bags so that unloaded it doesn't ride like a buckboard wagon?

 

[89obsSB]

Am I crazy to think that I could put half ton springs on my one ton and then add bags so that unloaded it doesn't ride like a buckboard wagon?

To me that would make sense and probably would work fine. As long as the leafs are the same width. Maybe someone else will chime in that knows a little more.

 

[618 Syndicate]

As long as you don't haul or tow more than what a 1500 is rated for I don't see why it wouldn't work.

 

[Frank Enstein]

How 'bout a custom4 link and Big air bags? Kinda pricy but nice!

 

[Grimpala]

As long as you don't haul or tow more than what a 1500 is rated for I don't see why it wouldn't work.

Why would I be limited to 1500 ratings?

How 'bout a custom4 link and Big air bags? Kinda pricy but nice!

Not in the cards at the moment. If I was going lower it would definitely be with a 4 link.

 

[94K3500PROJECT]

Should work fine

 

[someotherguy]

As long as they come from another GMT400 pickup they will fit. They are the same width and length. What they won't work from is a GMT4xx SUV - Blazer/Tahoe/Yukon are the shortest in length, Suburban is next shortest, pickups are longest.

It seems like a decent plan if your main goal is a comfortable ride daily, with occasional towing needs supported by the bags, just obviously if you have a bag issue (blown bag, busted line or fitting, compressor issue, etc.) you'll be in a bad spot.

You might also look into 2500 "LD" (6 lug 2500) springs - they're one more leaf than 1500 springs, still ride plenty soft compared to 3500's. Just a little extra safety margin for load capacity without going crazy.

Richard

 

[618 Syndicate]

Why would I be limited to 1500 ratings?

Because you're using 1500 springs...

 

[CATman]

Am I crazy to think that I could put half ton springs on my one ton and then add bags so that unloaded it doesn't ride like a buckboard wagon?

Where would you put the air bags in the rear? As a helper bag setup?

 

[Supercharged111]

Because you're using 1500 springs...

With airbags though. OP even with bags aired up it won't be as stiff as the stock leaf pack, but you will get your static ride height back. You don't need to buy anything, just remove leaves from your existing pack.