How flat should loaded leaf springs be? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

leakyfawcett · 03-03-2011, 01:03 AM

Hey everyone,

I have a 1971 3/4 ton 4x4 Suburban. The leaf packs are pretty flat when loaded, and the truck is sitting there. They obviously droop a lot when I jack the truck up by the frame...

My question is this, should the springs be bowed downward when the weight of the truck is on them? I just don't know whether these springs are totally worn out, of if flat is pretty much how they're supposed to be.

Any help is much appreciated!

03-03-2011, 01:03 AM	#1
leakyfawcett Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Peters, MO Posts: 60	How flat should loaded leaf springs be? Hey everyone, I have a 1971 3/4 ton 4x4 Suburban. The leaf packs are pretty flat when loaded, and the truck is sitting there. They obviously droop a lot when I jack the truck up by the frame... My question is this, should the springs be bowed downward when the weight of the truck is on them? I just don't know whether these springs are totally worn out, of if flat is pretty much how they're supposed to be. Any help is much appreciated! __________________ James ---------- 1971 Chevy Suburban 3/4 ton 4x4 www.1971chevysuburban.com



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