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bufmatmuslepants · 03-18-2008, 03:32 AM

noticed i have a couple broken leaf springs in the rear, is there anywhere that i can just get the new broken ones and not have to get a whole new spring pack? ive looked on summit and a few other sites and cant really find any stock height replacements, anybody have any other options? or possibly a set of used rear springs for sale somewhere in between morgantown WV and shelton CT?

a friend mentioned i could bend up a piece of metal to hold the springs in place for now, is it smart to put the heat of a torch that close to my other springs when bending the piece around the pack? or is it better to weld something around it? the truck doesnt leave morgantown and doesnt see much offroading. just looking for the cheapest, safest solution.

89 crew · 03-18-2008, 05:25 AM

By leaving the broken spring in the stack it will cause the ones above to break at the same place. I would recommend a junk yard, get measurements from the broken springs, then go looking. When you find the replacement leaves use at least new center bolts. And preferably new u bolts.

**old Rusty C10** · 03-18-2008, 05:27 AM

id check the boneyard i know of a good half ton suburban in NJ which they have good rear springs if they will bolt in not sure tho

GM72K10 · 03-18-2008, 07:18 AM

Besides junkyards check out a heavy truck dealer (Mack, IH, etc) PLUS the 4x4 dealers. Actually, the 4x4 performance places usually have all that stuff, including U bolts, etc. And if not they can steer you in the right direction.

us111 · 03-18-2008, 08:44 AM

hello,,,you can buy single leafs around here at jy for 5 bucks,best bet
unless your looking for new..

Dooley · 03-18-2008, 10:54 AM

Around here, we go to the same places the big rigs go for spring work. Saves on the fingers, knuckles and sore ears!

How about Ervins Towing and Repair in Morgantown.
304-292-2586
800-969-3634
If he don't he might tell you where.

03-18-2008, 03:32 AM	#1
bufmatmuslepants Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 313	couple broken leaf springs, options? noticed i have a couple broken leaf springs in the rear, is there anywhere that i can just get the new broken ones and not have to get a whole new spring pack? ive looked on summit and a few other sites and cant really find any stock height replacements, anybody have any other options? or possibly a set of used rear springs for sale somewhere in between morgantown WV and shelton CT? a friend mentioned i could bend up a piece of metal to hold the springs in place for now, is it smart to put the heat of a torch that close to my other springs when bending the piece around the pack? or is it better to weld something around it? the truck doesnt leave morgantown and doesnt see much offroading. just looking for the cheapest, safest solution. __________________ 1979 K10 reg cab short bed 33x12.50s - GONE 1988 4x4 reg cab long bed 337k miles - GONE 1995 Z71 GU6 G80 F44 ext cab short bed 149k 305/70/16s - GONE 1995 NZZ GT4 2dr Tahoe 3" lift 14 bolt sf 155k 305/70/16s - GONE 1994 Z28 M6 1995 Z71 GT4 G80 ext cab short bed 215k GONE 1997 GT4 G80 Yukon 4 door leather, sunroof 168k miles GONE 2003 Avalanche Z71 GT4 G80 165k miles

03-18-2008, 05:25 AM	#2
89 crew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 865	Re: couple broken leaf springs, options? By leaving the broken spring in the stack it will cause the ones above to break at the same place. I would recommend a junk yard, get measurements from the broken springs, then go looking. When you find the replacement leaves use at least new center bolts. And preferably new u bolts.

03-18-2008, 05:27 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: couple broken leaf springs, options? id check the boneyard i know of a good half ton suburban in NJ which they have good rear springs if they will bolt in not sure tho __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-18-2008, 07:18 AM	#4
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: couple broken leaf springs, options? Besides junkyards check out a heavy truck dealer (Mack, IH, etc) PLUS the 4x4 dealers. Actually, the 4x4 performance places usually have all that stuff, including U bolts, etc. And if not they can steer you in the right direction. __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

03-18-2008, 08:44 AM	#5
us111 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: ashland oh Posts: 660	Re: couple broken leaf springs, options? hello,,,you can buy single leafs around here at jy for 5 bucks,best bet unless your looking for new..

03-18-2008, 10:54 AM	#6
Dooley Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Coast Posts: 1,012	Re: couple broken leaf springs, options? Around here, we go to the same places the big rigs go for spring work. Saves on the fingers, knuckles and sore ears! How about Ervins Towing and Repair in Morgantown. 304-292-2586 800-969-3634 If he don't he might tell you where. Last edited by Dooley; 03-18-2008 at 11:05 AM.



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