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**mr48chev** · 02-03-2012, 04:54 PM

I'd go right along with what Ogre said along with either rebuilding or having a spring shop rebuild the springs.
I've taken them apart and cleaned them up and then put a bit of grease between the leaves before putting them back together and had them work better.

There are aftermarket springs that might give a smoother ride by their design so that could be a possibility to look into.

Also the Suburbans and panels had front sway bars on them that could be fitted to the pickups to help the handling a bit on the corners.

02-03-2012, 04:54 PM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,823	Re: Improving straight axle front suspension I'd go right along with what Ogre said along with either rebuilding or having a spring shop rebuild the springs. I've taken them apart and cleaned them up and then put a bit of grease between the leaves before putting them back together and had them work better. There are aftermarket springs that might give a smoother ride by their design so that could be a possibility to look into. Also the Suburbans and panels had front sway bars on them that could be fitted to the pickups to help the handling a bit on the corners.