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BaggedC10 · 10-03-2003, 02:09 AM

Originally purchased from Eaton Springs of Detroit, Michigan. This company uses factory GM blueprints to ensure all-around quality. I paid $490 shipped to my door but will sale for $150. That includes shipping to almost anywhere in the US.

The springs are 3+1, 52" long, and feature rubber bushings. GM offered 52" and 56" springs, so check to make sure these will bolt-on. Measure from opening-to-opening. BTW, these fit 73-87' C10 trucks and also include new hardware.

BaggedC10 · 10-04-2003, 11:35 PM

How about $120 shipped...???

benscool1 · 10-05-2003, 10:12 PM

Hey, I may(stress on may) be intersted. One of my leafs is broken and I would need one, but I need a few questions answered first. With a 5/7 drop would I be able to use these springs? And I need to measure my leafs too. If $120 shipping includes Brimfield, IL 61517 then I'm definitely interseted. Sound good? Let me know ASAP.

Thanks,
- Ben

BaggedC10 · 10-06-2003, 12:04 AM

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Originally posted by benscool1
Hey, I may(stress on may) be intersted. One of my leafs is broken and I would need one, but I need a few questions answered first. With a 5/7 drop would I be able to use these springs? And I need to measure my leafs too. If $120 shipping includes Brimfield, IL 61517 then I'm definitely interseted. Sound good? Let me know ASAP.

Thanks,
- Ben

Yes, these will work w/ a 5/7" drop. Shipping to your state is fine. PM me when you figure everything out.

benscool1 · 10-06-2003, 11:45 AM

OK, we have the truck down to bare frame right now, I'll let you know as soon as I can.

- Ben

benscool1 · 10-06-2003, 11:25 PM

damn, mine are 56"!!!

78SilveradoSWB · 10-07-2003, 02:43 AM

I think you can move the hanger in (which can be a bit*h) one hole closer on the frame to accomodate a 52" spring.

benscool1 · 10-07-2003, 02:45 AM

Can anybody verify this? Will it compromise the ride or the use of an eventual 5/7 drop?

76HighSierra · 10-07-2003, 03:32 AM

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Originally posted by benscool1
Can anybody verify this? Will it compromise the ride or the use of an eventual 5/7 drop?

There are holes in the frame for the different spring length. Remove the old rivets attaching your hangers to the frame and move them to the forward holes. Re-attach them using ONLY grade 8 (or harder) bolts. Then you can use his 52" springs. I have done this before myself.

benscool1 · 10-07-2003, 05:17 PM

But it doesn't effect the ride?

78SilveradoSWB · 10-07-2003, 05:30 PM

The ride shouldn't be affected between the 52" and 56" ones, even might improve it. I believe the heavy duty springs were the 56" ones. Don't worry, get the 52" ones, its a good deal.

benscool1 · 10-07-2003, 05:35 PM

OK, I'm 75% sure I'm gonna get them since I have this info. I just need to talk to my 'accountant' lol, but it should be cool. I will PM you ASAP.

BTW, got any drop parts to sell w/it?

Thanks,
- Ben

78SilveradoSWB · 10-07-2003, 05:41 PM

Looks like 1fastc10 is selling his Western Chassis 5/7 drop stuff, which would be the way to go, but since you have a 73, your rotors probably are 1.25 rotors.

benscool1 · 10-07-2003, 05:44 PM

I saw that too, but can't I saw a kit for $540 brand new, he wants $600 and his is used...http://www.sporttruckdirect.com/C10_kits.html

. . .?

But yeah, I have talked to 1fastc10 before about this.

- Ben

benscool1 · 10-07-2003, 11:30 PM

LOL, dads can be a real pain. He thinks I should check w/a place in town first and see how much a 56" set would cost me. I really doubt I could get them for $120 shipped to my door, considering all the ones i've seen before are 99+ for one leaf. He thinks I should look for some 56" so I don't have to move the brackets but I don't think it would be a very big deal...parents, jeez

lol

78SilveradoSWB · 10-08-2003, 03:30 AM

Dads are Dads and most of the time have they act on your best interest. Shipping alone is about $75 from California to Illinois, because they are heavy and long, so $120 shipped is a darn good deal, like $45/pair for a new set! And these are Eatons too, not a local spring shop brand.

benscool1 · 10-08-2003, 11:33 AM

Yeah, I know. He thinks I should hold off.

10-03-2003, 02:09 AM	#1
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	NEW factory leaf springs! Originally purchased from Eaton Springs of Detroit, Michigan. This company uses factory GM blueprints to ensure all-around quality. I paid $490 shipped to my door but will sale for $150. That includes shipping to almost anywhere in the US. The springs are 3+1, 52" long, and feature rubber bushings. GM offered 52" and 56" springs, so check to make sure these will bolt-on. Measure from opening-to-opening. BTW, these fit 73-87' C10 trucks and also include new hardware. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

10-04-2003, 11:35 PM	#2
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	How about $120 shipped...??? __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

10-05-2003, 10:12 PM	#3
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	Hey, I may(stress on may) be intersted. One of my leafs is broken and I would need one, but I need a few questions answered first. With a 5/7 drop would I be able to use these springs? And I need to measure my leafs too. If $120 shipping includes Brimfield, IL 61517 then I'm definitely interseted. Sound good? Let me know ASAP. Thanks, - Ben __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

10-06-2003, 11:45 AM	#5
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	OK, we have the truck down to bare frame right now, I'll let you know as soon as I can. - Ben __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

10-06-2003, 11:25 PM	#6
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	damn, mine are 56"!!! __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

10-07-2003, 02:43 AM	#7
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	I think you can move the hanger in (which can be a bit*h) one hole closer on the frame to accomodate a 52" spring. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

10-07-2003, 02:45 AM	#8
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	Can anybody verify this? Will it compromise the ride or the use of an eventual 5/7 drop? __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

10-07-2003, 05:17 PM	#10
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	But it doesn't effect the ride? __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

10-07-2003, 05:30 PM	#11
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	The ride shouldn't be affected between the 52" and 56" ones, even might improve it. I believe the heavy duty springs were the 56" ones. Don't worry, get the 52" ones, its a good deal. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

10-07-2003, 05:35 PM	#12
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	OK, I'm 75% sure I'm gonna get them since I have this info. I just need to talk to my 'accountant' lol, but it should be cool. I will PM you ASAP. BTW, got any drop parts to sell w/it? Thanks, - Ben __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

10-07-2003, 05:41 PM	#13
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Looks like 1fastc10 is selling his Western Chassis 5/7 drop stuff, which would be the way to go, but since you have a 73, your rotors probably are 1.25 rotors. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

10-07-2003, 05:44 PM	#14
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	I saw that too, but can't I saw a kit for $540 brand new, he wants $600 and his is used...http://www.sporttruckdirect.com/C10_kits.html . . .? But yeah, I have talked to 1fastc10 before about this. - Ben __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

10-07-2003, 11:30 PM	#15
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	LOL, dads can be a real pain. He thinks I should check w/a place in town first and see how much a 56" set would cost me. I really doubt I could get them for $120 shipped to my door, considering all the ones i've seen before are 99+ for one leaf. He thinks I should look for some 56" so I don't have to move the brackets but I don't think it would be a very big deal...parents, jeez lol __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

10-08-2003, 03:30 AM	#16
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Dads are Dads and most of the time have they act on your best interest. Shipping alone is about $75 from California to Illinois, because they are heavy and long, so $120 shipped is a darn good deal, like $45/pair for a new set! And these are Eatons too, not a local spring shop brand. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400 Last edited by 78SilveradoSWB; 10-08-2003 at 03:33 AM.

10-08-2003, 11:33 AM	#17
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	Yeah, I know. He thinks I should hold off. __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71



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