Auxilary leaf springs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Slams_58* · 10-15-2002, 08:06 PM

Anyone have these on their coil trucks?? I was thinking of getting a set of them to put on my 72 to handle some extra load.

Guess I shoulda put that this is dubie,I'm just to lazy to change the settings to my user name on this computer at home.

lux hauler · 10-15-2002, 08:45 PM

I have them. I'm gunna be lowering my truck so I think I'll have to take them off.

slam33 · 10-15-2002, 08:47 PM

There seems to be lots of them around. They don't work if your slammed or lifted from stock. Be sure to get the contact plate that bolts to the top od the axle and LMC has the rubber bumpers for them, those are a must. The springs are mounted on L brackets so get those too.

da-burb · 10-15-2002, 08:49 PM

I put a set on a C-10 truck that I use occasionally to tow a car trailer with. They were a huge improvement. I need to add a set to my burb too if they fit with the hidden hitch I have. They don't hurt ride quality like heavier springs would. If you have a set around, there is no reason not to put them on. They are good for another 500#'s each.

*Slams_58* · 10-15-2002, 09:25 PM

You guys know anyone that has a set for sale? I'm gonna check with a couple guys around here to see if I can dig some up. Were these installed from the factory at all or are they strictly an aftermarket thing?

mikep · 10-15-2002, 09:51 PM

I know where quite a few sets are in junkyards. Theyre not an uncommon factory option and they are a factory option listed on the option sheet in the glovebox.

lux hauler · 10-15-2002, 10:17 PM

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*Gee_Emm* · 10-15-2002, 10:30 PM

There are tons out there, almost any junkyard with a 67-72 in it would have some prolly. Damn things weigh a ton though.

wnc mountain · 10-15-2002, 10:43 PM

Wouldn't some air shocks work as well as the auxilary springs? Maybe not quite as much capacity, but can use on a lowered truck.

**Desert Rat** · 10-16-2002, 12:41 AM

dubie i have a set that are factory off a 70,shoot me a email and we can work the details.Smokem Up(tires that is)

Huck · 10-16-2002, 09:47 PM

YO Desert Rat, do you still have the the overload springs for a leaf spring truck that we talked about last week as I still need them and am waiting for a shipping price. Again, I have a leaf spring truck that needs boosters or overloads to stiffen the tail end. Tks-----Huck

**Desert Rat** · 10-16-2002, 11:14 PM

Yes i have leaf spring ones also,i have mind slippage its best to email me to remind me.they are out their next to the coil setup.

10-15-2002, 08:06 PM	#1
Slams_58 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: I let ya know as soon as I know Posts: 3,593	Auxilary leaf springs Anyone have these on their coil trucks?? I was thinking of getting a set of them to put on my 72 to handle some extra load. Guess I shoulda put that this is dubie,I'm just to lazy to change the settings to my user name on this computer at home. Last edited by Slams_58; 10-15-2002 at 08:14 PM.

10-15-2002, 08:45 PM	#2
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	I have them. I'm gunna be lowering my truck so I think I'll have to take them off. __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

10-15-2002, 08:47 PM	#3
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	There seems to be lots of them around. They don't work if your slammed or lifted from stock. Be sure to get the contact plate that bolts to the top od the axle and LMC has the rubber bumpers for them, those are a must. The springs are mounted on L brackets so get those too. __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

10-15-2002, 08:49 PM	#4
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	I put a set on a C-10 truck that I use occasionally to tow a car trailer with. They were a huge improvement. I need to add a set to my burb too if they fit with the hidden hitch I have. They don't hurt ride quality like heavier springs would. If you have a set around, there is no reason not to put them on. They are good for another 500#'s each. __________________ 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

10-15-2002, 09:51 PM	#6
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	I know where quite a few sets are in junkyards. Theyre not an uncommon factory option and they are a factory option listed on the option sheet in the glovebox. __________________ No truck :-(

10-15-2002, 09:25 PM	#5
Slams_58 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: I let ya know as soon as I know Posts: 3,593	You guys know anyone that has a set for sale? I'm gonna check with a couple guys around here to see if I can dig some up. Were these installed from the factory at all or are they strictly an aftermarket thing?

10-15-2002, 10:17 PM	#7
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	.... Attached Images __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

10-15-2002, 10:30 PM	#8
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	There are tons out there, almost any junkyard with a 67-72 in it would have some prolly. Damn things weigh a ton though.

10-15-2002, 10:43 PM	#9
wnc mountain More hobbies than money! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Raleigh, nc, usa Posts: 655	Wouldn't some air shocks work as well as the auxilary springs? Maybe not quite as much capacity, but can use on a lowered truck. __________________ '70 cst10/swb 350, 3 on the tree, factory buckets. '70 GMC lwb 350/350 ps,pb '72 c-10 lwb 350/350 a/c, ps, pb '72 Blazer project

10-16-2002, 12:41 AM	#10
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	dubie i have a set that are factory off a 70,shoot me a email and we can work the details.Smokem Up(tires that is)

10-16-2002, 09:47 PM	#11
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	YO Desert Rat, do you still have the the overload springs for a leaf spring truck that we talked about last week as I still need them and am waiting for a shipping price. Again, I have a leaf spring truck that needs boosters or overloads to stiffen the tail end. Tks-----Huck

10-16-2002, 11:14 PM	#12
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Yes i have leaf spring ones also,i have mind slippage its best to email me to remind me.they are out their next to the coil setup.



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