Any opinions on Tuff Country springs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

da-burb · 03-19-2003, 08:00 PM

I have a broken front leaf spring on my plow truck. They want $350 just for replacement leaf springs. I see a 2" lift for $245 or a 4" for $300 and add $340 for the rear springs if I decide to change out the entire lot. Prices are all over the place for the various brands. These prices are out of 4Wheel and Off Road mag, Suspension Connection is the seller.

teeitup · 03-19-2003, 09:34 PM

I've got Tuff Country 2 inch on my 67 and 68 no problems here.

BLAZERMAN · 03-19-2003, 11:35 PM

Offroad design is listing there Tuff Country springs at 215.00 for 2"3"4" ez ride kits and 225.00 for 2"3"4"6" heavy duty kits, I would suggest heavy duty for a plow truck, I just bought a set of 2-1/2" skyjacker springs for 220.00 and thats without u bolts or bushings, I always have a local spring shop make my u bolts, they have a rolled thread instead of cut like you get with most kits.
Heres there link http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/TuffCountry.htm

**JIMs70GMC** · 03-20-2003, 05:01 AM

I have their 2" HD springs in the front of my K25. Bought them from ORD paid $225 included bushings and u-bolts (front only). They ride good I also added ORD's 1/2" longer HD shackles.

Mudder · 03-20-2003, 06:09 AM

I've been using Tuff Country for a long time and never had any problems. Get the heavy duty.

da-burb · 03-20-2003, 09:34 AM

Thanks, will do.

Chris H · 03-20-2003, 12:34 PM

I would go with a used 4" Tuff Country EZ ride system with all four leaf springs, a raised steering arm, shocks and U-bolts included.
But only if a semi-local guy would deliver them to my house this Saturday for less than $500...

da-burb · 03-20-2003, 05:24 PM

Who would that be???

not Chris H · 03-20-2003, 06:12 PM

Da-burb,
I am not certain, but I think Chris H might have a lift kit for sale... He doesn't live too far from you I think.

Let's see, less than $500 for a complete lift kit delivered to your door? Hard to beat an offer like that!

That Chris H guy must be crazy!

Good Luck,
not Chris H

da-burb · 03-20-2003, 08:40 PM

not Chris H, you sound like you might know him pretty well. Then you know the "must be crazy" should read "is totally crazy" and is due to a breast feeding accident at the age of 18.

You...I mean he should bring everything with on Saturday just incase I soften. Call!

BLAZERMAN · 03-20-2003, 11:56 PM

dA-burb, the only difference between an ez ride and heavy duty Tuff Country spring is the addition of a short bottom leaf to the HD spring, Tuff Country will sell the leafs to make the change.

03-19-2003, 08:00 PM	#1
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Any opinions on Tuff Country springs? I have a broken front leaf spring on my plow truck. They want $350 just for replacement leaf springs. I see a 2" lift for $245 or a 4" for $300 and add $340 for the rear springs if I decide to change out the entire lot. Prices are all over the place for the various brands. These prices are out of 4Wheel and Off Road mag, Suspension Connection is the seller. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

03-19-2003, 09:34 PM	#2
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	I've got Tuff Country 2 inch on my 67 and 68 no problems here. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

03-19-2003, 11:35 PM	#3
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Offroad design is listing there Tuff Country springs at 215.00 for 2"3"4" ez ride kits and 225.00 for 2"3"4"6" heavy duty kits, I would suggest heavy duty for a plow truck, I just bought a set of 2-1/2" skyjacker springs for 220.00 and thats without u bolts or bushings, I always have a local spring shop make my u bolts, they have a rolled thread instead of cut like you get with most kits. Heres there link http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/TuffCountry.htm __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

03-20-2003, 05:01 AM	#4
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I have their 2" HD springs in the front of my K25. Bought them from ORD paid $225 included bushings and u-bolts (front only). They ride good I also added ORD's 1/2" longer HD shackles. __________________ 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

03-20-2003, 09:34 AM	#6
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Thanks, will do. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

03-20-2003, 06:09 AM	#5
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I've been using Tuff Country for a long time and never had any problems. Get the heavy duty.

03-20-2003, 12:34 PM	#7
Chris H 72 C30 Trailer Queen Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: SE MN, USA Posts: 794	If it were me... I would go with a used 4" Tuff Country EZ ride system with all four leaf springs, a raised steering arm, shocks and U-bolts included. But only if a semi-local guy would deliver them to my house this Saturday for less than $500...

03-20-2003, 05:24 PM	#8
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Who would that be??? __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

03-20-2003, 06:12 PM	#9
not Chris H Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1	Hey, I have heard good things about Chris H! Da-burb, I am not certain, but I think Chris H might have a lift kit for sale... He doesn't live too far from you I think. Let's see, less than $500 for a complete lift kit delivered to your door? Hard to beat an offer like that! That Chris H guy must be crazy! Good Luck, not Chris H

03-20-2003, 08:40 PM	#10
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	not Chris H, you sound like you might know him pretty well. Then you know the "must be crazy" should read "is totally crazy" and is due to a breast feeding accident at the age of 18. You...I mean he should bring everything with on Saturday just incase I soften. Call! __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

03-20-2003, 11:56 PM	#11
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	dA-burb, the only difference between an ez ride and heavy duty Tuff Country spring is the addition of a short bottom leaf to the HD spring, Tuff Country will sell the leafs to make the change. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

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