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Fraser Beatty · 07-20-2008, 12:30 PM

I need to replace the rear leaf springs in my 83 1/2 ton. I have a 3/4 ton parts truck available to me, and I was just wondering if the leafs out of it will fit in the 1/2 ton.

bigblock73 · 07-20-2008, 06:10 PM

Thay will, but there are two different length springs, 52 and 56 inch...with two different hanger locations to suit. I also believe the spring eye diameter is different between the two. Use matching/corresponding parts and you will be OK.

andresco50 · 07-20-2008, 08:21 PM

Buy a new droped leaf springs man... I think they will not fit

bigblock73 · 07-20-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by andresco50

Buy a new droped leaf springs man... I think they will not fit

You realize that heavy half ton trucks use 3/4 ton leafs right?

Fraser Beatty · 07-20-2008, 08:39 PM

So basically as long as I find a set of leafs that are the same length as the ones I have in now I should be alright? It doesn't matter that there may be a couple of extra leafs in the new bundle?

bigblock73 · 07-20-2008, 09:10 PM

I believe you are correct, as long as both sets of leafs are for a 73-87 GM truck. There were several different leaf spring pack thruought the years...ranging from 4 leafs all the way up to 8 I think for 3/4 ton trucks...1 tons I am unsure of.

**old Rusty C10** · 07-20-2008, 09:13 PM

Jeff is correct with his analysis ive done the swap twice .. it is a direct bolt up, as long as the springs are the same length

Fraser Beatty · 07-20-2008, 09:57 PM

Good, they will work then. Thanks for the help guys! If I am correct 1 tons had 11 leafs, at least the 79 single rear wheel 1 ton I used to have did.

**old Rusty C10** · 07-20-2008, 10:19 PM

the ones i had were like 8 leafs for the heavy ones and the lighter ones were like four

07-20-2008, 12:30 PM	#1
Fraser Beatty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sarnia, Ontario Posts: 571	Leaf Springs Question I need to replace the rear leaf springs in my 83 1/2 ton. I have a 3/4 ton parts truck available to me, and I was just wondering if the leafs out of it will fit in the 1/2 ton. __________________ 1961 GMC 930- SOLD 1979 GMC C35 Single Wheel Camper Special- SOLD 1980 GMC C25 Camper Special- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet C10- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet Camaro- SOLD 1985 GMC C1500 (Dad's truck) 1985 GMC C3500 Crew Cab Dually- TRADED FOR 61 GMC 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 V6 Shortbox- Daily Driver

07-20-2008, 06:10 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: Leaf Springs Question Thay will, but there are two different length springs, 52 and 56 inch...with two different hanger locations to suit. I also believe the spring eye diameter is different between the two. Use matching/corresponding parts and you will be OK. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

07-20-2008, 08:21 PM	#3
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: Leaf Springs Question Buy a new droped leaf springs man... I think they will not fit __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

07-20-2008, 08:39 PM	#5
Fraser Beatty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sarnia, Ontario Posts: 571	Re: Leaf Springs Question So basically as long as I find a set of leafs that are the same length as the ones I have in now I should be alright? It doesn't matter that there may be a couple of extra leafs in the new bundle? __________________ 1961 GMC 930- SOLD 1979 GMC C35 Single Wheel Camper Special- SOLD 1980 GMC C25 Camper Special- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet C10- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet Camaro- SOLD 1985 GMC C1500 (Dad's truck) 1985 GMC C3500 Crew Cab Dually- TRADED FOR 61 GMC 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 V6 Shortbox- Daily Driver

07-20-2008, 09:10 PM	#6
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: Leaf Springs Question I believe you are correct, as long as both sets of leafs are for a 73-87 GM truck. There were several different leaf spring pack thruought the years...ranging from 4 leafs all the way up to 8 I think for 3/4 ton trucks...1 tons I am unsure of. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 07-20-2008 at 09:11 PM.

07-20-2008, 09:13 PM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,301	Re: Leaf Springs Question Jeff is correct with his analysis ive done the swap twice .. it is a direct bolt up, as long as the springs are the same length __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!! Last edited by old Rusty C10; 07-20-2008 at 09:13 PM.

07-20-2008, 09:57 PM	#8
Fraser Beatty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sarnia, Ontario Posts: 571	Re: Leaf Springs Question Good, they will work then. Thanks for the help guys! If I am correct 1 tons had 11 leafs, at least the 79 single rear wheel 1 ton I used to have did. __________________ 1961 GMC 930- SOLD 1979 GMC C35 Single Wheel Camper Special- SOLD 1980 GMC C25 Camper Special- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet C10- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet Camaro- SOLD 1985 GMC C1500 (Dad's truck) 1985 GMC C3500 Crew Cab Dually- TRADED FOR 61 GMC 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 V6 Shortbox- Daily Driver

07-20-2008, 10:19 PM	#9
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,301	Re: Leaf Springs Question the ones i had were like 8 leafs for the heavy ones and the lighter ones were like four __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!



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