lmctruck versus jcwhitney leaf springs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

aggiedave98 · 02-24-2004, 01:00 AM

lmctruck.com has 'factory' leaf spring replacements for my '89 suburban 2wd that are 5-leaf like oem for $139

jwhitney has 8 or 9 leaf for $99 or $115 respectively.

what do you think the pros and cons of each are? i don't care about the price difference.

I'm going to go ahead and use blocks and the new leaf springs.

Thanks.

bpmcgee · 02-24-2004, 01:11 AM

JC Whitney has ALWAYS struck me as an outfit for getting really cheap stuff. They've only reinforced that impression lately.

I'd get the LMC Truck for that reason, and because it would be supporting a vendor who specializes in our trucks.

Brian

greatdaen · 02-24-2004, 01:32 PM

I don't know anything about LMC, but I'll second the opinion about JCW.

-dch

**swervin ervin** · 02-24-2004, 02:28 PM

If you order from LMC, be absolutely sure what you need. They have no tech support to help you, so you are on your own. Also, be prepared to ship them back when they get there and are wrong. Been there, done that. It's not a pleasant experience to ship leaf springs.

Unless they have changed the way they list them, they don't tell you if they are 52" or 56". This was where I got screwed. I ordered what I thought was right, but when I got them, they were 52" springs and mine are 56". I could have used them and moved the rear hanger up 4", but I wanted to keep the 56" springs.

I would talk to the folks at http://www.espo.com/ if I were you. They actually know what you need.

DCRANER · 02-24-2004, 05:29 PM

I know LMC is a good source for our trucks, but you may want to check with Eibach Spring. They are in my opinion the best quality and are usually very helpful. They can also suggest a spring for towing, performance, ride quality, etc.

Doug

cdowns · 02-24-2004, 06:05 PM

something heavy like that i'd check to see if they're available locally (yellow pages)that way you're not going to be screwed if there's a mixup you can look and measure b-4 paying

ShamrockCustoms · 02-24-2004, 06:37 PM

well, if you are going to use lowering blocks, you don't need alot of leafs. you need 3-4 leafs only. you could go monoleaf and use blocks too, that is an option. I have ordered springs from JC in the past, never a problem. Returning/exchanging thru them is also easy. LMC has been good so far, but I have heard many stories of return/exchange hassles. Have you tried any other stores? Good luck!

**swervin ervin** · 02-24-2004, 07:28 PM

Can't use lowering blocks on a a 89 because the axle is under the leafs. It would be raising blocks if you did.

Prerunner1982 · 02-24-2004, 08:06 PM

and he is wanting to lift it..... not lower it..

ShamrockCustoms · 02-25-2004, 12:24 AM

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and he is wanting to lift it..... not lower it..

Ah, I see. He did not specify in his post. In that case, he might opt for the 8/9count leaf, would be more heavy duty for off-road and heavy load capacity.

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Can't use lowering blocks on a a 89 because the axle is under the leafs.

Now Swervin, you already know a flip kit will solve that! hehehe

**swervin ervin** · 02-25-2004, 02:25 AM

Yep. Just couldn't resist.

**smitty62** · 03-02-2004, 02:51 PM

C'mon people!! Neither JCW or LMC make springs! They buy them from a wholesaler/manufaturer for Pete's sake!

Prerunner1982 · 03-02-2004, 04:07 PM

nobody said they made them...only that they offer them. i could say that summit offers a 33" mud tire for $156.00, and then say Jegs has a 31" mud tire for $125.. and ask which one would be better... i however never said they made them.

02-24-2004, 01:00 AM	#1
aggiedave98 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 1,007	lmctruck versus jcwhitney leaf springs lmctruck.com has 'factory' leaf spring replacements for my '89 suburban 2wd that are 5-leaf like oem for $139 jwhitney has 8 or 9 leaf for $99 or $115 respectively. what do you think the pros and cons of each are? i don't care about the price difference. I'm going to go ahead and use blocks and the new leaf springs. Thanks.

02-24-2004, 02:28 PM	#4
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	If you order from LMC, be absolutely sure what you need. They have no tech support to help you, so you are on your own. Also, be prepared to ship them back when they get there and are wrong. Been there, done that. It's not a pleasant experience to ship leaf springs. Unless they have changed the way they list them, they don't tell you if they are 52" or 56". This was where I got screwed. I ordered what I thought was right, but when I got them, they were 52" springs and mine are 56". I could have used them and moved the rear hanger up 4", but I wanted to keep the 56" springs. I would talk to the folks at http://www.espo.com/ if I were you. They actually know what you need. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

02-24-2004, 05:29 PM	#5
DCRANER Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Atlantic Highlands, N.J. Posts: 139	I know LMC is a good source for our trucks, but you may want to check with Eibach Spring. They are in my opinion the best quality and are usually very helpful. They can also suggest a spring for towing, performance, ride quality, etc. Doug __________________ 86 GMC SWB, DK. BLUE, ZZ430,TH400, 4.11'S, HEADMAN CERAMIC HEADERS, WELD BILLETS, BFG 275 / 60 / 15, 325 / 50 / 15 DRAG RADIALS, FIBERGLASS COWL HOOD, B&M SHIFTER. MSD, MARCH PULLEYS / ALT. / PWR. STEER PUMP, BECOOL RAD., BILLET GRILL & GRANT WHEEL.

02-24-2004, 06:05 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	something heavy like that i'd check to see if they're available locally (yellow pages)that way you're not going to be screwed if there's a mixup you can look and measure b-4 paying __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-24-2004, 06:37 PM	#7
ShamrockCustoms Project56 on hold Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Burleson, TX Posts: 489	well, if you are going to use lowering blocks, you don't need alot of leafs. you need 3-4 leafs only. you could go monoleaf and use blocks too, that is an option. I have ordered springs from JC in the past, never a problem. Returning/exchanging thru them is also easy. LMC has been good so far, but I have heard many stories of return/exchange hassles. Have you tried any other stores? Good luck! __________________ Shamrock Customs Forever-in-the-Future Custom Shop 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS daily driver 1956 Chevy Stepside rodstoration on winter hold

02-24-2004, 01:11 AM	#2
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	JC Whitney has ALWAYS struck me as an outfit for getting really cheap stuff. They've only reinforced that impression lately. I'd get the LMC Truck for that reason, and because it would be supporting a vendor who specializes in our trucks. Brian

02-24-2004, 01:32 PM	#3
greatdaen Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Apache Junction, AZ Posts: 102	I don't know anything about LMC, but I'll second the opinion about JCW. -dch

02-24-2004, 07:28 PM	#8
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Can't use lowering blocks on a a 89 because the axle is under the leafs. It would be raising blocks if you did. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

02-24-2004, 08:06 PM	#9
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	and he is wanting to lift it..... not lower it.. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

02-25-2004, 02:25 AM	#11
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Yep. Just couldn't resist.

03-02-2004, 02:51 PM	#12
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	C'mon people!! Neither JCW or LMC make springs! They buy them from a wholesaler/manufaturer for Pete's sake! __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

03-02-2004, 04:07 PM	#13
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	nobody said they made them...only that they offer them. i could say that summit offers a 33" mud tire for $156.00, and then say Jegs has a 31" mud tire for $125.. and ask which one would be better... i however never said they made them. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call



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