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kenm78 · 10-10-2009, 03:59 PM

I got a broken leaf on my left rear leaf spring 80 C10 LWB (Big Ten) a total of 6 leafs counting the large bottom one. I checked LMC and the 6 leaf is $329.00 each, but the 5 leaf is $119.95. Should I swap both rear springs and save some $$ or will It be a disappointment. The previous owner has lowered the truck what looks to be 2.5" in the front , and 4" in the rear. It is not slammed to the ground but it is very level. I kept hitting bumps and getting jarred around. Took a look and found a broken leaf F%@$ Me is all I could think!!!! Any suggestions or advice on what route to go? Thanks.

Tx Firefighter · 10-10-2009, 04:57 PM

Any local spring shop will make you a new leaf. Around here, it's 75 dollars. You take the assembled pack in to them and pick it up a couple of hours later with a new leaf in place of the broken original.

They are listed under "truck spring shop" in most phone books.

kenm78 · 10-10-2009, 05:16 PM

I will call around.

bigblock73 · 10-10-2009, 08:20 PM

If you can't find someone to fix your leafs, and you buy new ones, make sure you get the right ones. There are two lengths, 52" and 56" (end to end). Each spring has the rear hanger bracket in a different locaton on the frame. I can get completely new leaf spring assemblies locally for just over 100 a piece...so definately do not buy them from a catalog...you pay WAY more, and have to pay to ship them.

**texassquarebodies** · 10-11-2009, 12:34 AM

Hey, I have what you are looking for. I am about 45 minutes east of Dallas on hwy 20. Might be to far for you to drive??? PM me and we can talk. I have atleast 20 squares.

10-10-2009, 03:59 PM	#1
kenm78 Broken Down Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma Posts: 1,267	Broken rear leaf spring. I got a broken leaf on my left rear leaf spring 80 C10 LWB (Big Ten) a total of 6 leafs counting the large bottom one. I checked LMC and the 6 leaf is $329.00 each, but the 5 leaf is $119.95. Should I swap both rear springs and save some $$ or will It be a disappointment. The previous owner has lowered the truck what looks to be 2.5" in the front , and 4" in the rear. It is not slammed to the ground but it is very level. I kept hitting bumps and getting jarred around. Took a look and found a broken leaf F%@$ Me is all I could think!!!! Any suggestions or advice on what route to go? Thanks. __________________ kenm78 1982 Chevy 4X4 Project truck “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder about your ignorance, than open your mouth and reveal all doubt”

10-10-2009, 04:57 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Broken rear leaf spring. Any local spring shop will make you a new leaf. Around here, it's 75 dollars. You take the assembled pack in to them and pick it up a couple of hours later with a new leaf in place of the broken original. They are listed under "truck spring shop" in most phone books. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-10-2009, 05:16 PM	#3
kenm78 Broken Down Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma Posts: 1,267	Re: Broken rear leaf spring. I will call around. __________________ kenm78 1982 Chevy 4X4 Project truck “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder about your ignorance, than open your mouth and reveal all doubt”

10-10-2009, 08:20 PM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Broken rear leaf spring. If you can't find someone to fix your leafs, and you buy new ones, make sure you get the right ones. There are two lengths, 52" and 56" (end to end). Each spring has the rear hanger bracket in a different locaton on the frame. I can get completely new leaf spring assemblies locally for just over 100 a piece...so definately do not buy them from a catalog...you pay WAY more, and have to pay to ship them. __________________ 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

10-11-2009, 12:34 AM	#5
texassquarebodies Truck Nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wills Point, Texas Posts: 407	Re: Broken rear leaf spring. Hey, I have what you are looking for. I am about 45 minutes east of Dallas on hwy 20. Might be to far for you to drive??? PM me and we can talk. I have atleast 20 squares. __________________ Tony Kee Texas Square Bodies



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