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01-31-2003, 04:52 PM
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front & rear springs
Does anyone know of a good place to buy a set of front & rear stock springs for my 71 GMC 4x4. I can't decide if I want to leave it stock height or go with a 2" lift?
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01-31-2003, 10:00 PM
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If you have the stock springs, plan on staying at stock height, and they aren't rotten why not have them rearced? Any reputable spring shop can rearc and paint them for you. If you are going to lift it try Skyjacker, try http://www.skyjacker.com/html/default.asp or any 4x4 shop. They do a 2 or 2 1/2" Softride and the ride is comparable to stock.
Larry
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02-05-2003, 04:42 PM
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LMC has stock springs listed. goto www.lmctruck.com
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1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm 
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02-06-2003, 01:01 PM
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Thanks ljbear and JIMs70GMC, I will look into everything that you both listed.
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02-06-2003, 05:58 PM
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Its to bad your not any closer, I have a set for sale that are like new for a fraction of the cost for new ones $125.00 USD(still have the stickers on them form where they were made). The only draw back is there Stock and out of a K-20, unless your its for a K-20.
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02-08-2003, 09:31 PM
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Quote:
sheesh a chevy guy that calls a 4x4 a c-20. lol his springs are for a K-20 4x4 there nice
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02-09-2003, 11:05 AM
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Ha Ha where was my head, it was in 2WD mode. Fixed.
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02-13-2003, 06:40 PM
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Decided to go with the stock height on the leaf springs. My glove box parts id says that my truck came with the heavy duty leaf springs, which ones are they, the 2 leaf or the 3 leaf?
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02-13-2003, 08:48 PM
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They are the 3 leaf type the Front ones that is.
Heres the Link for the 67-72 Parts Board http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=39527
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02-13-2003, 11:26 PM
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What is the difference between the 2 leaf and the 3 leaf springs. I found a really good buy on a 2 leaf set, they are 25 bucks a piece and were only on the vehicle for 2 months.
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02-14-2003, 02:13 PM
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The heavy duty leaf springs are the 3 leaf type. Now it will all depend on what certain type of specks you what or need such as:
-For a 3 leaf spring Pros *More Off-road capability *Much more hauling capability Cons *Rougher ride -For a 2 leaf spring Pros *Much better ride Cons *Less hauling capacity As for the price on thoughs 2 leaf springs that a great buy if 2 leafs will suit your needs.
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02-25-2003, 11:39 AM
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Kruzer69,
I went ahead and bought the front leaf springs for 50 for the set and shipping cost me another 50, so I got them for 100, still think that I got a good buy them. match71gmc4x4 |
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02-25-2003, 09:31 PM
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Yes that is still a great deal. And its getting harder to find good used stock spring.
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