Should you put something between the leaf springs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

desert-rat · 09-26-2020, 04:21 AM

is there something that goes between the leaf springs and should you use them? Or could you just stacked the leaves on top of each other?
And what about leaf spring pads that get sandwiched between the Leaf springs and the axle? Energy suspension says that it reduces vibration from entering the frame into the cab.

**DeadheadNM** · 09-26-2020, 09:02 AM

I just had liners added to the top and bottom of my spring packs in the Blazer and definitely noticed an improvement in ride quality - quieter and seemed to reduce vibration. Every little bit helps in a 4wd. GM made use of a similar liner. I highly recommend using these.

jjzepplin · 09-26-2020, 09:08 AM

So you just put this between the Leafs?

**DeadheadNM** · 09-26-2020, 09:25 AM

Just atop and beneath each spring pack. Two per spring. If I can find an OEM example pic I’ll post it here.

Added borrowed pics of OEM examples

desert-rat · 09-26-2020, 10:52 AM

Thanks for the reply and the picture of the new ones. I do have the originals and it looks just like the old ones you have pictured there. I guess it's time to replace them for my 69.

09-26-2020, 04:21 AM	#1
desert-rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: 3,018 feet above the SoCal/Mojave Desert region. Posts: 372	Should you put something between the leaf springs? is there something that goes between the leaf springs and should you use them? Or could you just stacked the leaves on top of each other? And what about leaf spring pads that get sandwiched between the Leaf springs and the axle? Energy suspension says that it reduces vibration from entering the frame into the cab. Last edited by desert-rat; 09-26-2020 at 10:50 AM.

09-26-2020, 09:02 AM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: Should you put something between the leaf springs? I just had liners added to the top and bottom of my spring packs in the Blazer and definitely noticed an improvement in ride quality - quieter and seemed to reduce vibration. Every little bit helps in a 4wd. GM made use of a similar liner. I highly recommend using these. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland Last edited by DeadheadNM; 09-26-2020 at 09:34 AM.

09-26-2020, 09:08 AM	#3
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: Should you put something between the leaf springs? So you just put this between the Leafs? __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

09-26-2020, 09:25 AM	#4
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: Should you put something between the leaf springs? Just atop and beneath each spring pack. Two per spring. If I can find an OEM example pic I’ll post it here. Added borrowed pics of OEM examples Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland Last edited by DeadheadNM; 09-26-2020 at 09:38 AM. Reason: Addec

09-26-2020, 10:52 AM	#5
desert-rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: 3,018 feet above the SoCal/Mojave Desert region. Posts: 372	Re: Should you put something between the leaf springs? Thanks for the reply and the picture of the new ones. I do have the originals and it looks just like the old ones you have pictured there. I guess it's time to replace them for my 69.

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