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Aunt-Jemima 06-26-2009 12:41 AM

Rear 3/4 ton springs
 
Ok my 3/4 ton is a pretty rough ride along all my local roads. Im thinking about taking a few leafs out of the rear to maybe soften it up. What all would that do? Has anyone else done anything in this area? Pics maybe?

mr48chev 06-26-2009 01:39 AM

Re: Rear 3/4 ton springs
 
If you don't carry loads very often you could look into swapping to 1/2 ton springs.

My truck is a 3/4 ton camper special and I have the same problem, my wife gripes every time she rides in it. With about 5 to 8oo lbs in the bed it starts to ride pretty good.

69GMCLonghorn 06-26-2009 10:24 AM

Re: Rear 3/4 ton springs
 
I have a one ton, same problem. IF I CAN EVER FIND BUSHING FOR THE &*%$ING SPRINGS, I'm going to lose probably 2 leaf's and see how it rides.

Aunt-Jemima 06-26-2009 01:21 PM

Re: Rear 3/4 ton springs
 
Yeah mine rides pretty good with some weight in it. I had a 1.4 ton of rock and it rode like a Cadillac. Are half ton springs the same length? What about ride heighth.

Aunt-Jemima 06-26-2009 02:01 PM

Re: Rear 3/4 ton springs
 
And i got some bushings from my local 67-72 guy. He had new and used.

69GMCLonghorn 06-26-2009 03:41 PM

Re: Rear 3/4 ton springs
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Aunt-Jemima (Post 3381354)
And i got some bushings from my local 67-72 guy. He had new and used.

Who's your local guy? I'm having some troubles finding those bushings.

Aunt-Jemima 06-26-2009 03:43 PM

Re: Rear 3/4 ton springs
 
His name is Art. Im not sure if he does much out of state stuff but i can get you a email. (pm me if you want it)


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