2000 z71 leaf spring problem - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Cdshinne · 02-06-2010, 07:56 PM

I was admiring my z71 today and noticed it sags to the passenger side in the rear. I got to looking and saw that i am missing a bump stop on that side and i think i maxed that spring out. I was wondering what a set of springs would cost and would like to know what some of you guys would to in this situation?

Cdshinne · 02-06-2010, 08:26 PM

Maybe 3/4 leafs would fit!?

**truckdude239** · 02-07-2010, 11:43 AM

take the spring off there are companys around that re-arch the springs cheaper then new ones. there should be one around u some where

Cdshinne · 02-08-2010, 05:59 PM

Thanks alot truckdude i will look into that

ed2552 · 02-11-2010, 11:54 PM

Could just get a lift kit.

Cdshinne · 02-14-2010, 11:34 PM

Yea i would love to but my 72 k20 is an attention whore and thats where the funds are going

67ChevyRedneck · 02-15-2010, 12:35 AM

I see you're from up north. My truck originally came from Indianapolis (bought it through Carmax) and when I changed my shocks a couple years ago, I noticed the bump stop looked funny, I touched it and it fell off. I then pushed on the other and it fell off too. Salt and water get down inside of the bumpstop and rusts out the metal. It seems odd to me that you could have dearched a spring, but I guess it's possible?

Cdshinne · 02-17-2010, 12:58 PM

Yeah the thing is i max that truck out on a regular basis, so there is no telling what is making it sag in the right rear, I haven't taken the springs out and inspected them but i cant see anything else making it sit like that, seeing the missing bump stop with all those heavy loads makes me think i overloaded that spring. I am going to measure the gaps between the rear tires and wheel wells and take a pic so u can see it.

Huck · 02-23-2010, 10:48 AM

Most chevy trucks from 99 on sag on the drivers side--and to get the spring out, it's a pita as the mounting bolts hit the gas tank or tow hitch when to try to pull them!! I replaced my drivers side with one from a wrecked truck---not sure I didn't waste my time but it does sit a little better today--would sag about 1.5 inch and now maybe just .5 inch.

Cdshinne · 02-24-2010, 11:08 PM

I will take measurements tomorrow and post them i have been putting it off bc its colder than a witches tit

02-06-2010, 07:56 PM	#1
Cdshinne Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 79	2000 z71 leaf spring problem I was admiring my z71 today and noticed it sags to the passenger side in the rear. I got to looking and saw that i am missing a bump stop on that side and i think i maxed that spring out. I was wondering what a set of springs would cost and would like to know what some of you guys would to in this situation? __________________ 1972 K20 lwb 2000 Z71 x-cab 1970 ford f100

02-06-2010, 08:26 PM	#2
Cdshinne Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 79	Re: 2000 z71 leaf spring problem Maybe 3/4 leafs would fit!? __________________ 1972 K20 lwb 2000 Z71 x-cab 1970 ford f100

02-07-2010, 11:43 AM	#3
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: 2000 z71 leaf spring problem take the spring off there are companys around that re-arch the springs cheaper then new ones. there should be one around u some where __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

02-08-2010, 05:59 PM	#4
Cdshinne Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 79	Re: 2000 z71 leaf spring problem Thanks alot truckdude i will look into that __________________ 1972 K20 lwb 2000 Z71 x-cab 1970 ford f100

02-11-2010, 11:54 PM	#5
ed2552 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charles City IA Posts: 1,626	Re: 2000 z71 leaf spring problem Could just get a lift kit. __________________ '67 C20, Under the Knife!, LWB, Eaton HO-52, Rear Coil Springs 72' GMC C2500, 350, TH400(?), Dana 60 '67 K10 4-spd., 305, SM465, Dana 44, 12 Bolt, RUST! '65 C60 292, 4 spd, 2 spd Rearend, 15' Grain Box, MINT! 09 Yukon Denali 82k Miles 6.2L/6A

02-14-2010, 11:34 PM	#6
Cdshinne Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 79	Re: 2000 z71 leaf spring problem Yea i would love to but my 72 k20 is an attention whore and thats where the funds are going __________________ 1972 K20 lwb 2000 Z71 x-cab 1970 ford f100

02-15-2010, 12:35 AM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 2000 z71 leaf spring problem I see you're from up north. My truck originally came from Indianapolis (bought it through Carmax) and when I changed my shocks a couple years ago, I noticed the bump stop looked funny, I touched it and it fell off. I then pushed on the other and it fell off too. Salt and water get down inside of the bumpstop and rusts out the metal. It seems odd to me that you could have dearched a spring, but I guess it's possible? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-17-2010, 12:58 PM	#8
Cdshinne Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 79	Re: 2000 z71 leaf spring problem Yeah the thing is i max that truck out on a regular basis, so there is no telling what is making it sag in the right rear, I haven't taken the springs out and inspected them but i cant see anything else making it sit like that, seeing the missing bump stop with all those heavy loads makes me think i overloaded that spring. I am going to measure the gaps between the rear tires and wheel wells and take a pic so u can see it. __________________ 1972 K20 lwb 2000 Z71 x-cab 1970 ford f100

02-23-2010, 10:48 AM	#9
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: 2000 z71 leaf spring problem Most chevy trucks from 99 on sag on the drivers side--and to get the spring out, it's a pita as the mounting bolts hit the gas tank or tow hitch when to try to pull them!! I replaced my drivers side with one from a wrecked truck---not sure I didn't waste my time but it does sit a little better today--would sag about 1.5 inch and now maybe just .5 inch.

02-24-2010, 11:08 PM	#10
Cdshinne Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 79	Re: 2000 z71 leaf spring problem I will take measurements tomorrow and post them i have been putting it off bc its colder than a witches tit __________________ 1972 K20 lwb 2000 Z71 x-cab 1970 ford f100



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