Help re. factory leaf overloads?? - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Blue_71 · 11-08-2002, 09:59 PM

that bracket that is rivited on, is what the overload hits when it squats down. the 78 1 ton has that system.. now, why does my Gwhatever heavy rear leaf option have a 1/2 inch thick leaf on the bottem as the overload? (i know thats what it is, the 89 and the 74 have the same)

Longhorn Man · 11-08-2002, 10:06 PM

Yup...little josh is right...kinda like a suspension lock out.
Cool!

Never seen that on a stock set up before.

OLDCHEV4X4 · 11-08-2002, 10:06 PM

That was my point. The over load spring dosent hit the main spring pack, it hits those bumpers ...

Longhorn Man · 11-08-2002, 10:09 PM

And that's why .... you-da-man

OLDCHEV4X4 · 11-08-2002, 10:17 PM

I aint seen the old longhorn in a while, but that spring set-up stuck in my head. It would take alot of weight to get it down there. Its funny...I cant remember yesteday , or last week. Mabey all the beer is takin its toll. ..But...I remember truck springs.??? I think my wife is right, I DO have a problem...
Randy

nu2-72 · 11-09-2002, 03:16 AM

Anything like that on 4x4's ?

Blue_71 · 11-09-2002, 12:24 PM

believe me, you CAN hit those bumpers, even on a 8 leaf heavy duty spring 1 ton. we've hit them alot on the 78 1 ton, just load about 13 calves or 3 cows or 100 concrete blocks on there, you should be on em

nu2-72-- im wondering if thats why mine is different? (because mines a 4x4)

*Fast68Chevy* · 11-09-2002, 12:40 PM

what andy has is different setup than found on half tons, hmm.. the bumpers are actually mounted on the ends of the longest overload ppack leaf and are mounted on top side of the leaf and are round abotu same size as coil sprind aux bumper contact pads and look like when truck is loaded down enough they would contact bed floor support sills. truck is definitely unmodified and nothing looks touched since it was new, no rig work was apparent on it, wish i had a digicam, wish i had a quarter for every time ive wished i had one ,,,

thanks

Longhorn Man · 11-10-2002, 02:23 AM

Old Chev...your wife is right...but it's not just you. Count me in on the sickness.

**Desert Rat** · 11-10-2002, 11:28 AM

I Agree with Fast68 the 1/2 ton set i have the bumper stops are on the spring piece itself.

11-08-2002, 10:06 PM	#27
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Yup...little josh is right...kinda like a suspension lock out. Cool! Never seen that on a stock set up before. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 11-08-2002 at 10:09 PM.

11-08-2002, 10:06 PM	#28
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	That was my point. The over load spring dosent hit the main spring pack, it hits those bumpers ... __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

11-08-2002, 10:17 PM	#30
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	I aint seen the old longhorn in a while, but that spring set-up stuck in my head. It would take alot of weight to get it down there. Its funny...I cant remember yesteday , or last week. Mabey all the beer is takin its toll. ..But...I remember truck springs.??? I think my wife is right, I DO have a problem... Randy __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

11-09-2002, 03:16 AM	#31
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Anything like that on 4x4's ? __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

11-08-2002, 10:09 PM	#29
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	And that's why .... you-da-man

11-09-2002, 12:40 PM	#33
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	what andy has is different setup than found on half tons, hmm.. the bumpers are actually mounted on the ends of the longest overload ppack leaf and are mounted on top side of the leaf and are round abotu same size as coil sprind aux bumper contact pads and look like when truck is loaded down enough they would contact bed floor support sills. truck is definitely unmodified and nothing looks touched since it was new, no rig work was apparent on it, wish i had a digicam, wish i had a quarter for every time ive wished i had one ,,, thanks

11-10-2002, 02:23 AM	#34
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Old Chev...your wife is right...but it's not just you. Count me in on the sickness.

11-10-2002, 11:28 AM	#35
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	I Agree with Fast68 the 1/2 ton set i have the bumper stops are on the spring piece itself.



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