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red71cheyenne · 04-09-2006, 02:08 PM

Frank, how hard would the overloads be to install do you think?

Also where do the air bags go? Inside the rear coils?

Thanks guys.

Wibilly, ya mine has hauled a load or two of those when we were living in MO. Burns nice in the wood stove.

Longhorn, if I had a set of those leafs I'd not be squatting either!!

rustbuckt, my Dad had a set of those spacer things on one of his pickups a long time ago. They seemed to work well then too.

corn · 04-09-2006, 07:02 PM

Wouldnt it jut be easier to take the rocks out of the box? How long are you planning on leaving them in there that would make it worth while to redo your suspension? Not trying to be a smart ass, just wondering if you are going to haul heavy loads a lot...

Brainchild · 04-09-2006, 08:22 PM

I just bought a 79 4x4 for that exact reason,these ol 1/2 tons won't haul very much

I love the way these trucks ride though,they just don't have much spring in the back.

red71cheyenne · 04-09-2006, 09:10 PM

Ya, the rocks are out. The reason I ask about overloads and airbags is, this isn't the first time its carried a load like this and it won't be the last. I'd rather upgrade it to handle the occasional load like this though, than go out and buy a rig just to do that.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 04-09-2006, 10:16 PM

The spacers work pretty good since they raise the truck and kind of stiffen the springs. The ride isn't that bad though. When I got the truck those spacers were already there, I just took 'em out to see how far it would drop. It dropped a lot, and I probably got around 6" of lift when I put 'em back in. Here's a set of the factory 1960-1972 leaf overloads for coil rears on eBay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1962-...spagenameZWDVW

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-09-2006, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

If you maxed out air shocks to level a load like that, your running the risk of tearing the mounts right off the axle housing.

You could install a set of 3/4 ton springs though, that would be a start.

If you decide to do springs you'll need new shocks too 'cause 1/2 ton shocks won't controll the rebound of 3/4 ton springs.

**PICKMUP** · 04-09-2006, 10:26 PM

Good old ebay! That set on there is missing the lower plates from the trailing arms. You know they are still on his truck. So you can't make them work.

They are pretty easy to install. The spring brackets bolt through the frame and the plates bolt to the factory U-bolts.

phlegm · 04-09-2006, 10:44 PM

2 trips

Green Machine · 04-09-2006, 11:42 PM

I have a set of variable rate HD springs for sale soon if you want them. I got them from LMC part # 34-2820. Worked real good when I was hauling stuff, now since I put in my new oak floor I not hauling anything larger than grocery bags!!! Just an option for you.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 04-09-2006, 11:45 PM

Yeah I saw the striker plates were gone, but I figure they would be easy to fabricate out of some 3/8" or maybe 7/16" steel plate. Just measure and cut 'em out with a torch, then drill the holes for the U bolts and there you go.

Castiron9 · 04-10-2006, 12:18 AM

FLATBED..........................

wibilly · 04-10-2006, 12:36 AM

i think yhe factory helper springs would be a good way to go. you would still retain your ride quality and when loaded have the extra capacity to haul the load

davidh · 04-10-2006, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red71cheyenne

Ya, the rocks are out. The reason I ask about overloads and airbags is, this isn't the first time its carried a load like this and it won't be the last. I'd rather upgrade it to handle the occasional load like this though, than go out and buy a rig just to do that.

From the picture I saw of your truck I don't know if I'd want to be hauling heavy rough loads in a truck that nice. I got a 67 and 68. I plan on making the 67 the more work truck. I thought of adding 3/4 ton springs on it all away around and taking some helper springs of a parts truck and installing them.
Real heavy loads I can just grab my old 77 3/4 ton. It's heavy and stiff.

red71cheyenne · 04-10-2006, 12:24 PM

davidh, I won't own a vehicle I won't work. You aren't the first to say that though. I was at the dump one time and a guy said, "thats an awful pretty truck to be working it like that". I thought thats why you have a truck.

PICKMUP, PM coming your way about the overloads.

Castiron9, Thats a sweet flatbed. Maybe someday I'll own one like that too. Would be good for hauling hay and the like.

Thanks again guys, Jeff.

roughedup72 · 04-10-2006, 03:03 PM

I say just make two trips with not quite so much in it.

04-09-2006, 02:08 PM	#26
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Redneck lowering kit.... Frank, how hard would the overloads be to install do you think? Also where do the air bags go? Inside the rear coils? Thanks guys. Wibilly, ya mine has hauled a load or two of those when we were living in MO. Burns nice in the wood stove. Longhorn, if I had a set of those leafs I'd not be squatting either!! rustbuckt, my Dad had a set of those spacer things on one of his pickups a long time ago. They seemed to work well then too. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

04-09-2006, 07:02 PM	#27
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Redneck lowering kit.... Wouldnt it jut be easier to take the rocks out of the box? How long are you planning on leaving them in there that would make it worth while to redo your suspension? Not trying to be a smart ass, just wondering if you are going to haul heavy loads a lot...

04-09-2006, 08:22 PM	#28
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Re: Redneck lowering kit.... I just bought a 79 4x4 for that exact reason,these ol 1/2 tons won't haul very much I love the way these trucks ride though,they just don't have much spring in the back. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

04-09-2006, 09:10 PM	#29
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Redneck lowering kit.... Ya, the rocks are out. The reason I ask about overloads and airbags is, this isn't the first time its carried a load like this and it won't be the last. I'd rather upgrade it to handle the occasional load like this though, than go out and buy a rig just to do that. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

04-09-2006, 10:16 PM	#30
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Redneck lowering kit.... The spacers work pretty good since they raise the truck and kind of stiffen the springs. The ride isn't that bad though. When I got the truck those spacers were already there, I just took 'em out to see how far it would drop. It dropped a lot, and I probably got around 6" of lift when I put 'em back in. Here's a set of the factory 1960-1972 leaf overloads for coil rears on eBay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1962-...spagenameZWDVW __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

04-09-2006, 10:26 PM	#32
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Re: Redneck lowering kit.... Good old ebay! That set on there is missing the lower plates from the trailing arms. You know they are still on his truck. So you can't make them work. They are pretty easy to install. The spring brackets bolt through the frame and the plates bolt to the factory U-bolts.

04-09-2006, 10:44 PM	#33
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: Redneck lowering kit.... 2 trips __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

04-09-2006, 11:42 PM	#34
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Redneck lowering kit.... I have a set of variable rate HD springs for sale soon if you want them. I got them from LMC part # 34-2820. Worked real good when I was hauling stuff, now since I put in my new oak floor I not hauling anything larger than grocery bags!!! Just an option for you. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

04-09-2006, 11:45 PM	#35
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Redneck lowering kit.... Yeah I saw the striker plates were gone, but I figure they would be easy to fabricate out of some 3/8" or maybe 7/16" steel plate. Just measure and cut 'em out with a torch, then drill the holes for the U bolts and there you go. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

04-10-2006, 12:18 AM	#36
Castiron9 72 LONGHORN OWNER Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Wash. Posts: 963	Re: Redneck lowering kit.... FLATBED.......................... Attached Images __________________ 72-SUPER CHEYENNE/20 LONGHORN 70-C/30 DUALLY

04-10-2006, 12:36 AM	#37
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Redneck lowering kit.... i think yhe factory helper springs would be a good way to go. you would still retain your ride quality and when loaded have the extra capacity to haul the load __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

04-10-2006, 12:24 PM	#39
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Redneck lowering kit.... davidh, I won't own a vehicle I won't work. You aren't the first to say that though. I was at the dump one time and a guy said, "thats an awful pretty truck to be working it like that". I thought thats why you have a truck. PICKMUP, PM coming your way about the overloads. Castiron9, Thats a sweet flatbed. Maybe someday I'll own one like that too. Would be good for hauling hay and the like. Thanks again guys, Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

04-10-2006, 03:03 PM	#40
roughedup72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 658	Re: Redneck lowering kit.... I say just make two trips with not quite so much in it. __________________ 1972 chevy cheyenne 10,nothing special at the moment,Its a work in progress, Working on the engine, paint and body,engine, paint and body,now its the suspenion, ahh hell I'm about tired of working on it. Maybe it will be a rat rod.

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