3/4 ton springs vs 1 ton springs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

84chevy4x4 · 01-09-2012, 07:39 PM

Ok heres the deal. Im running an 84 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 and it had the original 3/4 ton springs under the rear end with a 4" lift block. Both stacks of springs had some busted leafs so i scrapped an old 1 ton c30 chevy and took the springs out of it. I took the correct leafs out of the 1 ton stack and matched them to my original ones and threw them under my truck. I set the bed on the frame and it looks like it has way more then 4 inches of lift. My question is do the 1 ton leafs have a higher spring rate or whatever? The picture is with only a 4 inch block out back abd some 4 inch springs up front.

duallyjams · 01-10-2012, 09:07 AM

I always thought that the only difference was how many leaves were in the pack and the over load.You got me don't know.

modblacksmith · 01-10-2012, 11:15 AM

I resently just found out that theres several diffrent spring rates and diffrent arches within the same model of truck. I found this out when I was going to buy reproduction stock leafs for the front and rear of my truck. Found this out again when I went to the junk yard to pull a set of 56'' springs for the rear of my truck.

84chevy4x4 · 01-10-2012, 09:30 PM

yeah i thought the same thing duallyjams. maybe these 1 ton springs have more arch in them? im not sure but i ordered a set of the degree shims for under a 6" front spring for the chevy today. we'll see how it sits after i put the 6" front springs in it

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-10-2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by modblacksmith

I resently just found out that theres several diffrent spring rates and diffrent arches within the same model of truck. I found this out when I was going to buy reproduction stock leafs for the front and rear of my truck. Found this out again when I went to the junk yard to pull a set of 56'' springs for the rear of my truck.

Yep you're exactly right. To the OP, you might be able to remove a leaf or two to try and get the truck to sit lower to be more level.

84chevy4x4 · 01-11-2012, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Yep you're exactly right. To the OP, you might be able to remove a leaf or two to try and get the truck to sit lower to be more level.

heck no! i was just curious as to why it sat so high with only the 4" block. The higher the better haha. i was going for 6" suspension and 3" body for this truck. im going to have to jack the house up to lol not much room left lol as you can see.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-11-2012, 04:21 PM

Chevy1TonFun · 01-11-2012, 09:58 PM

I would stay away from a body lift at all cost. I'd go all leaf! BL cause a whole mess of headaches.

84chevy4x4 · 01-12-2012, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevy1TonFun

I would stay away from a body lift at all cost. I'd go all leaf! BL cause a whole mess of headaches.

I understand where your coming from 100% but im 16 and this truck is a budget build. I already have the body lift and its the highest i can go without messing with my driveshaft geometry and all that fun stuff.

01-09-2012, 07:39 PM	#1
84chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lower Burrell, Pa Posts: 56	3/4 ton springs vs 1 ton springs Ok heres the deal. Im running an 84 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 and it had the original 3/4 ton springs under the rear end with a 4" lift block. Both stacks of springs had some busted leafs so i scrapped an old 1 ton c30 chevy and took the springs out of it. I took the correct leafs out of the 1 ton stack and matched them to my original ones and threw them under my truck. I set the bed on the frame and it looks like it has way more then 4 inches of lift. My question is do the 1 ton leafs have a higher spring rate or whatever? The picture is with only a 4 inch block out back abd some 4 inch springs up front. Attached Images __________________ 1984 Chevy K20 work in progress 1977 Chevy C30 Dump 1979 GMC 35 4x4 Dump 1969 GMC 1500 Rat

01-10-2012, 09:07 AM	#2
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: 3/4 ton springs vs 1 ton springs I always thought that the only difference was how many leaves were in the pack and the over load.You got me don't know. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

01-10-2012, 11:15 AM	#3
modblacksmith Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise Id Posts: 186	Re: 3/4 ton springs vs 1 ton springs I resently just found out that theres several diffrent spring rates and diffrent arches within the same model of truck. I found this out when I was going to buy reproduction stock leafs for the front and rear of my truck. Found this out again when I went to the junk yard to pull a set of 56'' springs for the rear of my truck. __________________ Professional hot glue and pop cycle stick engineer. 72 K/20 soon to be C/10, 454, Th400, 9” rear. 01 GMC 2500HD 8.1, Allison, daily/towpig gas guzzler. 78 Bahner 19’ jet boat, 460 Furd turd.

01-10-2012, 09:30 PM	#4
84chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lower Burrell, Pa Posts: 56	Re: 3/4 ton springs vs 1 ton springs yeah i thought the same thing duallyjams. maybe these 1 ton springs have more arch in them? im not sure but i ordered a set of the degree shims for under a 6" front spring for the chevy today. we'll see how it sits after i put the 6" front springs in it __________________ 1984 Chevy K20 work in progress 1977 Chevy C30 Dump 1979 GMC 35 4x4 Dump 1969 GMC 1500 Rat

01-11-2012, 04:21 PM	#7
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 3/4 ton springs vs 1 ton springs __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-11-2012, 09:58 PM	#8
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: 3/4 ton springs vs 1 ton springs I would stay away from a body lift at all cost. I'd go all leaf! BL cause a whole mess of headaches. __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12



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