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timcos · 10-26-2006, 09:14 PM

Here is a pic of my front leafs in the truck at the top of my sig.

Why does one have that piece of metal...and one not. It does not appear that one fell off or anything...does not look like anything was ever attached.

Cheers,

Tim

timcos · 10-27-2006, 09:56 AM

Anyone, Anyone

Bueller, Bueller, Bueller

**N2TRUX** · 10-27-2006, 05:55 PM

I'm going to move this to the 4x4 forum. I saw an aswer to this question a while back, but can't remember where or what it was....

b454rat · 10-27-2006, 08:00 PM

I have never seen that before. Sorta looks like something for the military wrap springs....

Blazer1970 · 10-27-2006, 08:11 PM

I believe it is to control front to rear motion of the spring in case the main leaf on the spring would break. Since the steering is in that side and it is front to back, you would potentially lose steering control if the spring broke. I think you will also see an angle bracket on the frame behind the rear shackle on that same (drivers side) spring that is there for the same reason. Something like that anyway

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arkracing · 10-27-2006, 08:26 PM

Hey I had the same thought -

My K-10 has the same thing - and has the angle braket on thre rear side of the spring shackle as well.
But why only on the left side?

I'll get a picture tomorrow if I can.

see ten · 10-28-2006, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blazer1970

I believe it is to control front to rear motion of the spring in case the main leaf on the spring would break. Since the steering is in that side and it is front to back, you would potentially lose steering control if the spring broke. I think you will also see an angle bracket on the frame behind the rear shackle on that same (drivers side) spring that is there for the same reason. Something like that anyway

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He nailed it!

RANDY COX · 10-28-2006, 01:17 PM

Hmm my burb is missing the bracket on the front spring as well as the rear bracket.It was like that when I got it.

johnnywagon · 10-28-2006, 02:07 PM

Yep! Its there in case the front spring bolt breaks so you dont lose steering control. Someone else told me that it was a factory recall back in the day but...?

timcos · 10-28-2006, 10:03 PM

This place is a gang of geniuses and the corporate memory is incredible.

Thanks,

Tim

qksilver · 10-29-2006, 10:16 AM

Lol, gentlemen take a bow!

10-26-2006, 09:14 PM	#1
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Front of Front Leafs Here is a pic of my front leafs in the truck at the top of my sig. Why does one have that piece of metal...and one not. It does not appear that one fell off or anything...does not look like anything was ever attached. Cheers, Tim Attached Images __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

10-27-2006, 09:56 AM	#2
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Front of Front Leafs Anyone, Anyone Bueller, Bueller, Bueller __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

10-27-2006, 05:55 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Front of Front Leafs I'm going to move this to the 4x4 forum. I saw an aswer to this question a while back, but can't remember where or what it was.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-27-2006, 08:00 PM	#4
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,454	Re: Front of Front Leafs I have never seen that before. Sorta looks like something for the military wrap springs.... __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 6” lift 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 4" SAS

10-27-2006, 08:11 PM	#5
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,510	Re: Front of Front Leafs I believe it is to control front to rear motion of the spring in case the main leaf on the spring would break. Since the steering is in that side and it is front to back, you would potentially lose steering control if the spring broke. I think you will also see an angle bracket on the frame behind the rear shackle on that same (drivers side) spring that is there for the same reason. Something like that anyway . __________________ Tim

10-27-2006, 08:26 PM	#6
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Re: Front of Front Leafs Hey I had the same thought - My K-10 has the same thing - and has the angle braket on thre rear side of the spring shackle as well. But why only on the left side? I'll get a picture tomorrow if I can. __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered Last edited by arkracing; 10-27-2006 at 08:26 PM.

10-28-2006, 01:17 PM	#8
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: Front of Front Leafs Hmm my burb is missing the bracket on the front spring as well as the rear bracket.It was like that when I got it. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

10-28-2006, 02:07 PM	#9
johnnywagon Sofa King. We, Todd, Ed. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa. Posts: 631	Re: Front of Front Leafs Yep! Its there in case the front spring bolt breaks so you dont lose steering control. Someone else told me that it was a factory recall back in the day but...?

10-28-2006, 10:03 PM	#10
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Front of Front Leafs This place is a gang of geniuses and the corporate memory is incredible. Thanks, Tim __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

10-29-2006, 10:16 AM	#11
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Front of Front Leafs Lol, gentlemen take a bow!



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