1965 k20 front leaf springs

[mattbert56]

So I am contemplating sending my springs to get the top leaf rebuilt and replaced because my top spring is arched. But my question is. Does anyone know of a company or shop local or in the mid west. That can offer replacements other than LMC Truck. Any help is appreciated. thanks

[RedRoad]

http://www.eatondetroitspring.com/

[andrewmp6]

Or see if you can find a spring shop in your phone book?

[special-K]

Originally Posted by andrewmp6

Or see if you can find a spring shop in your phone book?

I use a local spring shop. They are all over. I've always used the same shop forever and they treat me right. I've had them handle the complete job and it doesn't cost much more. Light truck leaf springs are gravy work for them. What I fight with for days they get done in a couple hours. I spend the money I save on shipping on labor

[mattbert56]

Originally Posted by special-K

I use a local spring shop. They are all over. I've always used the same shop forever and they treat me right. I've had them handle the complete job and it doesn't cost much more. Light truck leaf springs are gravy work for them. What I fight with for days they get done in a couple hours. I spend the money I save on shipping on labor

This is what I was leaning towards. I honestly think that it is just the top leaf spring on the passenger side That's sagging or cracked. Hoping itd be an easy fix. I have a set of 4" lift spring I could toss on but really don't want it to much taller. I use all of my pickups for there intended use. And picking somthing up another 4" just sounds counter productive not saying there's anything wrong with a tall truck.

[61K10]

US spring in Emeryville ca, been around for ever---510-653-4870

[andrewmp6]

The spring shop i have used here was in and out same day,They re arched my springs and replaced one broken leaf,I forget the price but i knew they would fit and didn't have to wait for shipping.

[mattbert56]

I think I'm going to yank them this weekend and sometime next week I'll bring them into a local shop. They seem to have good reviews. Spring works..think that's the name. We will see.

[argonaut]

Originally Posted by mattbert56

I use all of my pickups for there intended use. And picking somthing up another 4" just sounds counter productive not saying there's anything wrong with a tall truck.

Hey! My Big Ugly resembles that remark!

But seriously, go with a spring shop. The aftermarket 4" lift springs I bought are far too stiff. Eventually I plan to shackle flip the rear and have custom fronts made.

Good luck!

[JPBrecheisen]

Originally Posted by mattbert56

So I am contemplating sending my springs to get the top leaf rebuilt and replaced because my top spring is arched. But my question is. Does anyone know of a company or shop local or in the mid west. That can offer replacements other than LMC Truck. Any help is appreciated. thanks

I have gotten all of mine from McVeighs in Mio Michigan. They source them from Harrisburg PA. I wanted stuff made in the USA. Ask for Tom. He worked on the "old stuff" before it was the "old stuff" and will know exactly what you need. He also beat LMCs prices.

http://www.mcveighstruckspring.com/

Jonathon

['63GENIII]

Hey Matt, Look up Betts Spring. They have been around forever also and I have used them a bunch of times form springs to custom U bolts while you wait. I think they may be in San Jo but they used to be in Oakland. Check em out. They do suspensions for a lot of big rigs and their quality is second to none in my book.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by RedRoad

http://www.eatondetroitspring.com/

eaton springs is less then a mile from me, so just pay for the set and i'll ship them!!! just get the leaf springs that fit a 66 K10 and i'll take it from there...

[mattbert56]

I just found a guy this weekend literally who has ever part. I need to finish my truck...Ira just on a 65 k10. That beat up pretty bad. I'm wondering if he will trade parts so he can have my bad ones and some cash then he can still sell the truck like he wants with all of the original running gear I'll just have snagged the good parts haha its a long shot but worth a shot.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by mattbert56

I just found a guy this weekend literally who has ever part. I need to finish my truck...Ira just on a 65 k10. That beat up pretty bad. I'm wondering if he will trade parts so he can have my bad ones and some cash then he can still sell the truck like he wants with all of the original running gear I'll just have snagged the good parts haha its a long shot but worth a shot.

kinda like one mans junk is another mans "junk". sometimes folks dont care if its junk, just to have original parts to make them new again. thats my style!!!

[mattbert56]

If I could afford going nos I'd like to with some stuff. It just gets to pricy. Like your 292. That this is wicked man!!!

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by mattbert56

If I could afford going nos I'd like to with some stuff. It just gets to pricy. Like your 292. That this is wicked man!!!

i been buying parts when i have the cash, since last march. i do most to all the resto, so the money i save on that i buy NOS. plus i search like crazy to find parts super cheap!!! NOS can be cheap it just takes 8hrs a day searching...

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by mattbert56

If I could afford going nos I'd like to with some stuff. It just gets to pricy. Like your 292. That this is wicked man!!!

plus since eaton is up the road, i been there twice just to watch em make the leafs. they charge $1200 for a full set of oem spec ones, but NOS is $1000 plus $300 shipping, so ima just go to eaton!!!

['63GENIII]

Hey Matt Ive got a set of fronts coming out of my 63 pretty soon if you're interested. They could use a cleaning / rebuild but aren't hooped by any means. Ive almost got all the parts for the 52" - 63" swap as of this weekend. Wont be using the original front springs.

[mattbert56]

Originally Posted by '63GENIII

Hey Matt Ive got a set of fronts coming out of my 63 pretty soon if you're interested. They could use a cleaning / rebuild but aren't hooped by any means. Ive almost got all the parts for the 52" - 63" swap as of this weekend. Wont be using the original front springs.

send me a pm but I'm interested for the right price. They'd have to ride up here by freight Tho. Can't make the trip