Noobish front leaf question. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Davetopay · 10-27-2009, 08:18 PM

I was taking a gander at the front suspension on my 70 the other day, and thought, "What if you were to take the 3 leaf pack apart, and reassemble it in an inverted fashion?" Would that create a situation where the neg arch then works on a positive arch thus creating a lift while keeping a stock spring rate?

This is the stuff that wanders around my head during the day.

OLDCHEV4X4 · 10-27-2009, 09:16 PM

No, Those springs are flat when they are out of the truck.

84 400 · 10-27-2009, 09:33 PM

yup flat as a board... they do flex nice tho..

Davetopay · 10-27-2009, 09:46 PM

Good to know.

It is amazing the things my mind will ponder all day while running a beer truck route. LOL

duallyjams · 10-28-2009, 08:06 AM

Mmmmmm.......beer

Davetopay · 10-28-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

Mmmmmm.......beer

MMMMmmmm DEEEEEEaaaaale. LOL I grew up in Owings. I always thought Deale had a neat little vibe to it.

duallyjams · 10-30-2009, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davetopay

MMMMmmmm DEEEEEEaaaaale. LOL I grew up in Owings. I always thought Deale had a neat little vibe to it.

You are welcome to come and visit.
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10-27-2009, 08:18 PM	#1
Davetopay Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 424	Noobish front leaf question. I was taking a gander at the front suspension on my 70 the other day, and thought, "What if you were to take the 3 leaf pack apart, and reassemble it in an inverted fashion?" Would that create a situation where the neg arch then works on a positive arch thus creating a lift while keeping a stock spring rate? This is the stuff that wanders around my head during the day.

10-27-2009, 09:16 PM	#2
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Re: Noobish front leaf question. No, Those springs are flat when they are out of the truck. __________________ 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

10-27-2009, 09:33 PM	#3
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Noobish front leaf question. yup flat as a board... they do flex nice tho.. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

10-27-2009, 09:46 PM	#4
Davetopay Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 424	Re: Noobish front leaf question. Good to know. It is amazing the things my mind will ponder all day while running a beer truck route. LOL

10-28-2009, 08:06 AM	#5
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Noobish front leaf question. Mmmmmm.......beer __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!



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