ORD Zero Rate "Add-a-Leaf" questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Eraser475 · 12-06-2014, 07:34 PM

Are these safe to run on the front? I know blocks are not for the front, but what makes these different from a block? I don't know very much about lifts in general, and I was just looking at small lifts.

What does it mean by crossover steering when it mentions it may interfere in the front?

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

Also, does the $40 price tag just include what is in the top picture?

**JIMs70GMC** · 12-06-2014, 10:05 PM

the "zero rate" adds a little lift but does not stiffen the springs up front like a traditional add-a-leaf. the "zero rate" is bolted to the leaf spring pack. Blocks do not have a bolt going through them.

Cross over means the drag link that goes from the gear box to steering arm goes to the passenger side vice the driver side. Our trucks did not come like this, so if yours is not modified it has the short drag link on the driver's side and will not be a problem with the addition of a zero rate.

Yep, what you see is what you get.

mattybilt79 · 12-07-2014, 01:24 AM

Zero rates are sweet, I've used them on 3 different blazers I've owned. The first set was on my m1009 blazer to get the front up a little with the diesel so I had basically a 5 inch lift (4" spring + zero rate) in front and 4" (shackle flip) in back. I also moved the front axle forward 1.5" to keep the 37" tires from stuffing into the rear of the fenders.

Eraser475 · 12-07-2014, 01:45 AM

Thanks guys! So, these are safe to run on the front because of the bolt going through them?

KQQL IT · 12-07-2014, 02:39 AM

Almost every kenworth I've been around has blocks?
If they're good enough for 12k+ axles...
why won't they work on a pick up?

mattybilt79 · 12-07-2014, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eraser475

Thanks guys! So, these are safe to run on the front because of the bolt going through them?

Yes. Technically it is just a short thick leaf spring that becomes part of the leaf pack when you install it. The kit comes with a longer center pin and a short bolt if you want to move the axle front or back. After you drop the axle, clamp the spring pack together, take out stock center pin, put zero rate in whatever position you want with new center pin and tighten it up take clamps off bolt axle back up with new u bolts and its done.

Eraser475 · 12-07-2014, 03:12 PM

Thanks Mattybilt

12-06-2014, 07:34 PM	#1
Eraser475 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Echo, MN Posts: 107	ORD Zero Rate "Add-a-Leaf" questions Are these safe to run on the front? I know blocks are not for the front, but what makes these different from a block? I don't know very much about lifts in general, and I was just looking at small lifts. What does it mean by crossover steering when it mentions it may interfere in the front? http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/Zero%20Rates.htm Also, does the $40 price tag just include what is in the top picture? __________________ Dad's: 1973 Chevy C-60 Grain Truck 366 Big Block Dad's: 1982 Chevy Silverado 6.2L Diesel K-10 Dad's: 1987 Chevy Silverado TBI 350 R-10 Dad's: 2007 GMC Sierra Classic 2500HD SLT Mine: 1982 Chevy Silverado 6.2L Diesel K-10 Last edited by Eraser475; 12-06-2014 at 07:48 PM.

12-06-2014, 10:05 PM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Re: ORD Zero Rate "Add-a-Leaf" questions the "zero rate" adds a little lift but does not stiffen the springs up front like a traditional add-a-leaf. the "zero rate" is bolted to the leaf spring pack. Blocks do not have a bolt going through them. Cross over means the drag link that goes from the gear box to steering arm goes to the passenger side vice the driver side. Our trucks did not come like this, so if yours is not modified it has the short drag link on the driver's side and will not be a problem with the addition of a zero rate. Yep, what you see is what you get. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

12-07-2014, 01:24 AM	#3
mattybilt79 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Arizona mostly Posts: 114	Re: ORD Zero Rate "Add-a-Leaf" questions Zero rates are sweet, I've used them on 3 different blazers I've owned. The first set was on my m1009 blazer to get the front up a little with the diesel so I had basically a 5 inch lift (4" spring + zero rate) in front and 4" (shackle flip) in back. I also moved the front axle forward 1.5" to keep the 37" tires from stuffing into the rear of the fenders. __________________ 85 3+3 with a tee-pee

12-07-2014, 01:45 AM	#4
Eraser475 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Echo, MN Posts: 107	Re: ORD Zero Rate "Add-a-Leaf" questions Thanks guys! So, these are safe to run on the front because of the bolt going through them? __________________ Dad's: 1973 Chevy C-60 Grain Truck 366 Big Block Dad's: 1982 Chevy Silverado 6.2L Diesel K-10 Dad's: 1987 Chevy Silverado TBI 350 R-10 Dad's: 2007 GMC Sierra Classic 2500HD SLT Mine: 1982 Chevy Silverado 6.2L Diesel K-10

12-07-2014, 02:39 AM	#5
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: ORD Zero Rate "Add-a-Leaf" questions Almost every kenworth I've been around has blocks? If they're good enough for 12k+ axles... why won't they work on a pick up? __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment " Last edited by KQQL IT; 12-07-2014 at 02:48 AM.

12-07-2014, 03:12 PM	#7
Eraser475 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Echo, MN Posts: 107	Re: ORD Zero Rate "Add-a-Leaf" questions Thanks Mattybilt __________________ Dad's: 1973 Chevy C-60 Grain Truck 366 Big Block Dad's: 1982 Chevy Silverado 6.2L Diesel K-10 Dad's: 1987 Chevy Silverado TBI 350 R-10 Dad's: 2007 GMC Sierra Classic 2500HD SLT Mine: 1982 Chevy Silverado 6.2L Diesel K-10



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