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Old 06-28-2008, 01:39 PM   #1
mikeys junk
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4X4 Suburban suspension ???

I aquired a 1972 4X4 Suburban 1/2 ton I am getting back on the road after being stored for 10 years. The front end is higher than the back end and the front rides like a tank.

My question is how many leafs did the spring pack come stock with?? I suspect a previous owner wanted lift at the cost of ride.

I must be getting old but comfort is more important than it used to be.

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Old 06-29-2008, 05:49 AM   #2
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Re: 4X4 Suburban suspension ???

The ones that I have seen had two leafs on each side in the front, just like the trucks.

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Old 07-03-2008, 08:16 PM   #3
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Re: 4X4 Suburban suspension ???

My '71 4x4 Blazer has the standard 2-leaf front suspension. The ride is okay.

I just bought a very original but very rough '72 4x4 1/2-ton pickup with "F60 Heavy Front Spring"; it has 3-leafs. It needs a lot of work before it could be driven, so sorry I can't comment on the ride.
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