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thorpe67rs

06-07-2010 09:06 AM

Quick question...

Great site by the way. 58 Chevy Apache- how many leafs (rear) originally came on the truck. I know the prior owner had a leaf or leafs added so that he could put a 1000 lb motorcycle in the back. What im not sure of (nor he) is how many he added. I want to take some out and put it back to the correct number of leafs for stock but im not sure what that is. And of course so it doesnt ride so stiff. Thanks in advance.

Fred T

06-07-2010 09:19 AM

Re: Quick question...

This page is from the 55 2nd series truck manual, should be the same as yours. There is a supplement for the 59 that shows no change on the springs.
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...55ctsm0474.htm

thorpe67rs

06-07-2010 09:35 AM

Re: Quick question...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred T (Post 4018641)

Perfect. Thank you!

57 3100

06-07-2010 07:33 PM

Re: Quick question...

my 57 originally had 7 leafs in the rear.

leonard

thorpe67rs

06-07-2010 08:26 PM

Re: Quick question...

Quote:

Originally Posted by 57 3100 (Post 4019499)

my 57 originally had 7 leafs in the rear.

leonard

Yep, looks like 7 is the number. This one had 9 in it (added by previous owner)..so im going to remove 2.

Thanks again for the info!

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