Rear leaf spring factory recall in late 90's - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

James McClure · 01-08-2010, 12:30 PM

Does anyone remember a factory recall for rear leaf spring replacement on 3/4 ton pickups? I was a mechanic for Chevrolet for 33 years and for the life of me I can't remember why they replaced the springs. I would think Keith would know or be able to find out what the issue was. I must have changed a dozen sets under the recall. Thanks for any info. Jim

Keith Seymore · 01-08-2010, 01:44 PM

The only thing that comes to mind was when the little plastic isolator on the ends would fall out, resulting in a squeak.

IIRC the fix was a new snap in insulator with better retention features.

Is that the one?

K

James McClure · 01-08-2010, 02:56 PM

Keith, thanks for the quick reply, but no thats not the one. They actually replaced both rear leaf sets. I don't have the contacts anymore to search back and find out the why. I have a set I "recovered" ok stole, out of the scrap bin and I need new rear springs. The set I have in mine now are for a ton and a half and needless to say they have no "give" what-so-ever. If anyone can find out I would be greatful. Jim

01-08-2010, 12:30 PM	#1
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Rear leaf spring factory recall in late 90's Does anyone remember a factory recall for rear leaf spring replacement on 3/4 ton pickups? I was a mechanic for Chevrolet for 33 years and for the life of me I can't remember why they replaced the springs. I would think Keith would know or be able to find out what the issue was. I must have changed a dozen sets under the recall. Thanks for any info. Jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

01-08-2010, 01:44 PM	#2
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,213	Re: Rear leaf spring factory recall in late 90's The only thing that comes to mind was when the little plastic isolator on the ends would fall out, resulting in a squeak. IIRC the fix was a new snap in insulator with better retention features. Is that the one? K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

01-08-2010, 02:56 PM	#3
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: Rear leaf spring factory recall in late 90's Keith, thanks for the quick reply, but no thats not the one. They actually replaced both rear leaf sets. I don't have the contacts anymore to search back and find out the why. I have a set I "recovered" ok stole, out of the scrap bin and I need new rear springs. The set I have in mine now are for a ton and a half and needless to say they have no "give" what-so-ever. If anyone can find out I would be greatful. Jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.



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