1985 SWB C10: Need new leaf springs?
 

Wow the more and more I dig into this truck I find a problem. I have no idea what they did to the rear leaf springs but there is only one leaf spring on each side, it looks like they removed them and got shackles to lower it or some kind of garbage job. Now since I want to do everything right and basically do it all with good parts I was wondering what I would have to do?

If I have to buy new springs I was wondering about this website listed below and which ones would I need if I plan on going with a 5/7 or 4/6 drop with some 295/50 ,305/50, or 315/50 15x10's. Also I was thinking about putting an anti roll bar in the truck as well as some caltrac's since it would be used at the track on drag radials. What do you all think?

Also what do you all think about Competition Engineering 3 way adjustable shocks for the front? I am open to suggestions about the shocks for the back as well and was wondering if anyone is using these or just normal drop shocks.

Stock Leaf Springs from LMC:
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=145
Other leaf springs from General Spring
http://www.generalspringkc.com/index...arent=45&pg=1&

Shocks
Comp Engineering 3 way's for the front
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CEE-2615/

QA1's Front
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HAL-RC1574P/
QA1's Rear
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HAL-RC1574P/

Re: 1985 SWB C10: Need new leaf springs?
 

Im not an expert, so you have been warned.

The first thing is what are your goals for the truck? You want it original? you want it slammed? in the middle? are you already dropped in the front?

You can get stock leafs and do a flip kit which will bring the back down 3-4" I think. then you will need front spindles, springs or both.

QA1 Shocks for dropped trucks are very popular.

If your trying to get it safe and ride well, until you can afford to slam it, then I would just get stock leafs and new bushings and leave it there until you are ready for the rest.

Hope this helps.

If you do order from LMC, make sure you call them prior to ordering and ask them if the parts you want are in stock, drop ship or what. You might also check with a couple of board members on here, they might be able to save you some $.