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Old 08-10-2014, 11:20 PM   #1
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Where can I buy 1/2 front leaf springs

Looking to buy stock leaf springs for the front of my 1/2 truck. All I can find are for lift kits. What are the stock measurements?
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Old 08-10-2014, 11:57 PM   #2
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Re: Where can I buy 1/2 front leaf springs

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Old 08-11-2014, 12:08 AM   #3
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Re: Where can I buy 1/2 front leaf springs

I looked on there but which ones do I choose?
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Old 08-11-2014, 12:20 AM   #4
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Re: Where can I buy 1/2 front leaf springs

bought hd stock rears for my k30 here. prob. more than rockauto, but the different springs are listed
http://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/c...ies-228-1.html
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Old 08-11-2014, 12:49 AM   #5
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Re: Where can I buy 1/2 front leaf springs

I'm looking for the 2 leaf, don't those face down instead of upwards? How would I know?
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Old 08-11-2014, 09:11 AM   #6
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Re: Where can I buy 1/2 front leaf springs

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I'm looking for the 2 leaf, don't those face down instead of upwards? How would I know?
Yes - they are pretty flat when installed.

But - if you go with the three leaf setup it will help control front axle windup (and the resulting unintended steer inputs) during braking.

I would also recommend you run as much caster as possible once you go back together. Like 10 deg if you can. This will help with on center feel and straight line stability at highway speeds, especially if you have a short wheel base vehicle.

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Old 08-11-2014, 01:02 AM   #7
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Re: Where can I buy 1/2 front leaf springs

http://www.bettsspring.com/processes
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Old 08-11-2014, 04:54 AM   #8
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Re: Where can I buy 1/2 front leaf springs

Or a junkyard.
http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/index....oducts_id=7667
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Old 08-11-2014, 05:31 AM   #9
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Re: Where can I buy 1/2 front leaf springs

Or find a local spring shop they can make you a set.
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Old 08-11-2014, 07:13 AM   #10
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Re: Where can I buy 1/2 front leaf springs

I have a set from a 1970 that I parted. Stock height.
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Old 08-11-2014, 08:42 AM   #11
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Re: Where can I buy 1/2 front leaf springs

Heard this place is a good choice.

http://www.generalspringkc.com/Leaf_...987_s/1823.htm
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