Leaf springs

[Caman96]

That's a great price

It is when you add up all you get compared to buying piecemeal. The quality is there too, plus it lists u-bolts as 9/16 but I got 5/8 bolts.

 

[xAFNYx]

Check this complete kit out. Gives you everything and is a 4+1 kit. Massive improvement on mine.
4/1, (5lvs), (2050 lbs) Capacity Each Rear Leaf Spring

Chevy/GMC C/K Series Complete Rear Leaf Spring Assembly Kit **SHIPPING COST FOR LEAF SPRINGS ONLY**

That is a good price . i was looking on SD and it was about $430. Thank you for that link man.
My only concern is i have a 3" lift block, so idk if i needed differant U bolts

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

My only concern is i have a 3" lift block, so idk if i needed differant U bolts

I know SD will make them to your measurements, maybe these guys will too.

 

[Caman96]

That is a good price . i was looking on SD and it was about $430. Thank you for that link man.
My only concern is i have a 3" lift block, so idk if i needed differant U bolts

This is a family owned shop in PA, very friendly and getting bigger u-bolts wouldn’t be a problem. Just call them, owner or his son are very knowledgeable. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Caman96]

BTW- that kit gave me at least 2” lift just from spring upgrade 3+1 to 4+1!
Also, got their cast u-bolt plates.

 

[xAFNYx]

Yeah, I'll definitely have to call them to see what they say about the lift block.

BTW- that kit gave me at least 2” lift just from spring upgrade 3+1 to 4+1!
Also, got their cast u-bolt plates.

I didnt see these on their site, They go on the under side of the ubolts right ?

 

[Caman96]

Yeah, I'll definitely have to call them to see what they say about the lift block.

I didnt see these on their site, They go on the under side of the ubolts right ?

Top cap plate on top of leaf, u-bolt sits on top and lower plate under axle, u-bolts come through these.

 

[langkg]

Go to a local spring shop or you’ll spend half as much in shipping as the springs cost.

Personally I recommend going with stock number and size of leafs unless you like your headlights aiming at the ground and the ride quality of a lumber wagon. I also recommend replacing the rear shackles, shackle bolts and of course the u bolts. Bilstein shocks from Z71 package are also worth the money. My ‘94 Sierra handles dirt roads much better than my 2015 Sierra.

 

[Caman96]

Go to a local spring shop or you’ll spend half as much in shipping as the springs cost.

Personally I recommend going with stock number and size of leafs unless you like your headlights aiming at the ground and the ride quality of a lumber wagon. I also recommend replacing the rear shackles, shackle bolts and of coarse the u bolts. Bilstein shocks from Z71 package are also worth the money. My ‘94 Sierra handles dirt roads much better than my 2015 Sierra.

I’d say his stock ride disappeared with a 3” lift installed. But for the record, an upgrade to 4+1 leafs on mine has only been an improvement. It also passed inspection for lights, so at least for me,

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a non issue.

 

[langkg]

It’s likely up to the individual and the operating environment of the truck. Before rebuilding my suspension back to stock I had add-a-leaf and it increased the height at the rear by around 2.5”. It also rode like crap on the many dirt roads and off roads I run. I put them in for firewood cutting and cannot tell you how much better the truck is back with stock springs. The little bit of extra capacity wasn’t worth it. Additionally you just overload the stock half ton brakes and axle so you have to be sensible about things. Honestly you’re better off just buying a trailer for whatever extra load you want. Your truck will tow more than it will carry. My $0.02 anyway!!