Leaf springs

[PlayingWithTBI]

I got mine from here...

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[jaywestfall]

Bought the six pack (5+1) from SD Springs for 1998 C1500 ext cab, but have not put them on. Hope it doesn't make the ride punishing. $138 per plus shipping. It was a little over $460 by the time I paid for the shipping and tax. Link below....

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[xAFNYx]

I'm looking for leafs too. I have the 3+1 now. I was thinking of getting the 4+1 but I have a 2.5"-3" lift. I'd just need longer shackles right?

 

[OBS Oregon]

Yes, I would definately get new shackles if you're going to change the leafs.

 

[xAFNYx]

i actually just looked, and it looks like im missing a whole leaf lol. Which is conducive with what the shop was telling me. they said that when they put my truck on the lift there was like 3-5" of play in the rear, and they couldnt figure out if it was bushings or if i was missing a leaf lol

 

[stutaeng]

That doesn't seem right on the play. The standard GMT 1500 was a 4 leaf pack. I believe only if you had the RPO code F44 then you got a 5 leaf, otherwise they all had 4 leafs.

Even if a single leaf was removed from the pack, the U bolts get tightened to bolt the leaf pack to the axle tubes.

You must have something else wrong. Maybe bushings are worn?

 

[RichLo]

yea, there's a lot not right with that statement. Plus theres a center bolt holding the pack together.

And 3-5" of play is HUGE! Any shop would know immediately what is wrong with. Was it side-to-side play, up-and-down, or all around?

 

[xAFNYx]

yea, there's a lot not right with that statement. Plus theres a center bolt holding the pack together.

And 3-5" of play is HUGE! Any shop would know immediately what is wrong with. Was it side-to-side play, up-and-down, or all around?

up and down play.

 

[RichLo]

Id be willing to bet its bushings. Unless you have one extra leaf on one side vs the other.

With that much play you shouldn't be driving it. Thats a completely hollow bushing, probably to the point of having the leaf spring rubbing on the bolt.

 

[xAFNYx]

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