Zero rate add-a-leafs?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bad_turbo · 09-05-2007, 09:17 PM

Not sure what exactly is a zero rate add-a-leaf. Would this cure my problem of my rear tire on my 4x4 being closer to the front of the wheel well than the rear?

cobinder · 09-05-2007, 11:31 PM

Turbo, check out this link it should tell ya everything you wanna know about it. I bought one from these guys and it's good quality stuff.

http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/Zero%20Rates.htm

**special-K** · 09-07-2007, 06:31 AM

Zero-rate is a fancy name for a block,IMO.Zero-rate spring?That`s a spring that doesn`t do anything for your suspension,just sits between the axle and spring.That`s a block in my book.I`m not bashing them.All it says to me is a small block (like an inch) is ok as long as it`s longer and kept stable from shifting.Blocks up front are taboo,so just call it a zero-rate spring.

1969K10 · 09-07-2007, 01:11 PM

They call it a zero rate add-a-leaf, because you take out the center pin of your leaf spring pack, add this piece, and bolt the leafspring pack together. It can't (?) blow out like a lift block might on the front axle.
And yes, it will help move your axle back in the wheel well opening. It has (3) holes, centered, 1" & 1-1/2" offset, IIRC.

msgross · 09-07-2007, 08:25 PM

depends on your U-bolts but you might also need the top plate that has multiple holes for the center pin as well. I bought new leaf perches for my axle which has the other holes, so I might move mine back as well.

bad_turbo · 09-09-2007, 04:40 PM

Thanks guys for all the info. Just ordered some of the zero rate blocks/leaves for m Offroad Design. Hopefully they will work.

09-05-2007, 09:17 PM	#1
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09-05-2007, 11:31 PM	#2
cobinder Everything is work in progress Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 326	Re: Zero rate add-a-leafs?? Turbo, check out this link it should tell ya everything you wanna know about it. I bought one from these guys and it's good quality stuff. http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/Zero%20Rates.htm __________________ Good luck with your truck! How much?! It's just an old truck part!! 49 International on a 80 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 chassis 48 International KB-5 2 ton dump bed 04 Honda CRF "500" 09 Honda CRF450 fuel injected rocket 03 Suzuki hayabusa carbonfiber wheeled monster. 02 Ford diesel stretch van (toy hauler) 01 38' Monaco diesel pusher motorhome Last edited by cobinder; 09-05-2007 at 11:31 PM.

09-07-2007, 06:31 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Zero rate add-a-leafs?? Zero-rate is a fancy name for a block,IMO.Zero-rate spring?That`s a spring that doesn`t do anything for your suspension,just sits between the axle and spring.That`s a block in my book.I`m not bashing them.All it says to me is a small block (like an inch) is ok as long as it`s longer and kept stable from shifting.Blocks up front are taboo,so just call it a zero-rate spring. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-07-2007, 01:11 PM	#4
1969K10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clarks Hill, Indiana Posts: 733	Re: Zero rate add-a-leafs?? They call it a zero rate add-a-leaf, because you take out the center pin of your leaf spring pack, add this piece, and bolt the leafspring pack together. It can't (?) blow out like a lift block might on the front axle. And yes, it will help move your axle back in the wheel well opening. It has (3) holes, centered, 1" & 1-1/2" offset, IIRC. __________________ 1969 K10 - V8, 465, 205, 12 bolt, D44 2002-current 1969 K20 - V8, 465, 221, Eaton, D44 2012-current Nothin' but drums on all 4 corners! past horses in the stable 72 C10-short step (97-02), 68 C10-long fleet (06-12)

09-07-2007, 08:25 PM	#5
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Zero rate add-a-leafs?? depends on your U-bolts but you might also need the top plate that has multiple holes for the center pin as well. I bought new leaf perches for my axle which has the other holes, so I might move mine back as well. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-09-2007, 04:40 PM	#6
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: Zero rate add-a-leafs?? Thanks guys for all the info. Just ordered some of the zero rate blocks/leaves for m Offroad Design. Hopefully they will work. __________________ "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 "



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