Overload springs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

onedayjake · 03-14-2007, 11:54 AM

My 67 lwb has overload springs that come in from the back side and regular coils. I was planning on lowering it and I was wondering if you guys take them off or can you relocate them and still keep them?

cowdoc · 03-14-2007, 04:14 PM

Sorry I can't help you out with your question. But, if it turns out that you have to remove them, give a shout, I need a set--mine used to have some but is now missing the leaves only.

thanks!

TONE · 03-15-2007, 08:43 PM

I Had The Same Set-up On My 67 Lwb. I Just Removed Them And Left Them Off. But I Don't Plan On Hauling Anything Requireing Overload Spring Either.
Hey Cowdoc, I Have Had My Overload Springs Sitting On A Pallet Along With Many Other Parts For Over A Year While Rebuilding My Truck. I Was Planning On Taking Them To The Local Swap Meet This Spring, But They Don't Have To Go.......

cowdoc · 03-29-2007, 11:27 AM

PM me with details, thanks! Sorry I haven't got back to you sooner.

bad_turbo · 03-29-2007, 12:04 PM

you guys should join up, then you can buy and sell:

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Blue'72 · 03-29-2007, 02:19 PM

I was looking at mine when the bed was off and was wondering about using them after it was lowered. It looks like they can be moved to the top of the frame instead of coming off the bottom. I took them out when I put the springs in, but plan on trying to make them work now that it's lowered. I've had quite a bit of weight in the back since I've lowered it and it handled it nicely. I'm going to want to carry a lot more though if possible.

cowdoc · 03-30-2007, 09:27 AM

I'd be careful about putting them on top of the frame for a few reasons--

(1) a lot more stress on the bolt that holds 'em on,
(2) more stress on the mounting hole region of the spring (unless you use a big washer or reinforcing plate),
(3) the mounts have got 'ears' on them on the bottom side to prevent rotation of the spring leaf; I don't remember any on top,

But, I am certainly no engineer, and they might be overbuilt enough to be OK. Nice driveway collection, BTW!

Oh ya, I tried to turn blue, but I haven't got PayPal. Any other way to do it? I have learned enough here already to save at least the cost of membership.

jamesi20 · 03-30-2007, 11:39 AM

or snail mail with a check/money order

Joshua Brady
PO BOX 7411
Midland, TX 79708-7411

Please include your board name on the payment.

Bob Moore · 03-30-2007, 01:01 PM

Make sure you get the plates that mount using the U-Bolts to the trailing arms. This includes the the rubber button to avoid metal to metal wearing.

03-14-2007, 11:54 AM	#1
onedayjake Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NE Posts: 105	Overload springs? My 67 lwb has overload springs that come in from the back side and regular coils. I was planning on lowering it and I was wondering if you guys take them off or can you relocate them and still keep them?

03-14-2007, 04:14 PM	#2
cowdoc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: central NY Posts: 19	Re: Overload springs? Sorry I can't help you out with your question. But, if it turns out that you have to remove them, give a shout, I need a set--mine used to have some but is now missing the leaves only. thanks! __________________ Jacob '67 C20 fleet/wood; 250/SM420, coil rear...it's a work truck

03-15-2007, 08:43 PM	#3
TONE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: IOWA Posts: 58	Re: Overload springs? I Had The Same Set-up On My 67 Lwb. I Just Removed Them And Left Them Off. But I Don't Plan On Hauling Anything Requireing Overload Spring Either. Hey Cowdoc, I Have Had My Overload Springs Sitting On A Pallet Along With Many Other Parts For Over A Year While Rebuilding My Truck. I Was Planning On Taking Them To The Local Swap Meet This Spring, But They Don't Have To Go....... __________________ 67 C 20 BOWTIE (IN PROGRESS) - 1972 350 ENGINE - MUNCIE SM 420 - 4.56 GEARS

03-29-2007, 11:27 AM	#4
cowdoc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: central NY Posts: 19	Re: Overload springs? PM me with details, thanks! Sorry I haven't got back to you sooner. __________________ Jacob '67 C20 fleet/wood; 250/SM420, coil rear...it's a work truck

03-29-2007, 12:04 PM	#5
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: Overload springs? you guys should join up, then you can buy and sell: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

03-29-2007, 02:19 PM	#6
Blue'72 Skinned knuckles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 1,126	Re: Overload springs? I was looking at mine when the bed was off and was wondering about using them after it was lowered. It looks like they can be moved to the top of the frame instead of coming off the bottom. I took them out when I put the springs in, but plan on trying to make them work now that it's lowered. I've had quite a bit of weight in the back since I've lowered it and it handled it nicely. I'm going to want to carry a lot more though if possible. __________________ '72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904

03-30-2007, 09:27 AM	#7
cowdoc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: central NY Posts: 19	Re: Overload springs? I'd be careful about putting them on top of the frame for a few reasons-- (1) a lot more stress on the bolt that holds 'em on, (2) more stress on the mounting hole region of the spring (unless you use a big washer or reinforcing plate), (3) the mounts have got 'ears' on them on the bottom side to prevent rotation of the spring leaf; I don't remember any on top, But, I am certainly no engineer, and they might be overbuilt enough to be OK. Nice driveway collection, BTW! Oh ya, I tried to turn blue, but I haven't got PayPal. Any other way to do it? I have learned enough here already to save at least the cost of membership. __________________ Jacob '67 C20 fleet/wood; 250/SM420, coil rear...it's a work truck

03-30-2007, 11:39 AM	#8
jamesi20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NORTHEAST OHIO Posts: 493	Re: Overload springs? or snail mail with a check/money order Joshua Brady PO BOX 7411 Midland, TX 79708-7411 Please include your board name on the payment.

03-30-2007, 01:01 PM	#9
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Overload springs? Make sure you get the plates that mount using the U-Bolts to the trailing arms. This includes the the rubber button to avoid metal to metal wearing. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

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