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LT 72 Jimmy · 05-13-2004, 11:03 PM

I am looking for a good set of add-a-leafs for the rear of my 72 jimmy. The top is causing the rear to sag. Thanks

LT

sactoC10 · 05-14-2004, 10:24 AM

I just listed these on ebay last night, nt sure if this is what you are asking for though.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW

DennyB · 05-14-2004, 10:53 AM

Are truck and jimmy leafs different?
There is a stack of 10 leafs on a 72 leaf pickup chassis i have and I dont plan on using them all.
I'm not ready to remove them yet but if your in no hurry and these will fit I can help you out.
These are a standard spring pack and not overloads.

TRUCKPOOR · 05-14-2004, 11:29 AM

LT, I used the stock leaf springs from a 72 3/4 4x4 under my Blazer. They fit perfect and give the Blazer a good stance. I have been very happy with the results. Good Luck

LT 72 Jimmy · 05-14-2004, 02:45 PM

do the the 3/4 ton springs fit with no modification?

LT 72 Jimmy · 05-14-2004, 02:47 PM

Hey Denny,

Is that chassis a 3/4 ton? I've got the stock springs now.

LT

DennyB · 05-14-2004, 03:02 PM

LT,
The chassis was a conversion.
It has a 12 bolt corp. rear so I would guess its has half ton springs.
What I was thinking was that you could add some springs to your spring pack.
Are the 3/4 & 1/2 ton springs the same width?

TRUCKPOOR · 05-15-2004, 09:15 AM

LT, 72 3/4 4x4 springs are a perfect fit, no mods - no hassels. If I rememder correctly 2wd springs are longer from bushing center to bushing center. I think Blazers and Jimmys sat a little low in the back from day one and now that the springs are 32 years old and fatigued they sit a lot lower. If you can find a set of 72 3/4 4x4 springs in decent shape I'm sure you'll be happy. I'll post a picture when I have time tomorrow. Good Luck, Robert

TRUCKPOOR · 05-16-2004, 04:11 PM

Here are the pics, the one that sets the highest in back is the one w/ 3/4 4x4 springs, the Bronze Blazer has stock springs but was used to tow with, and the Blue CST has stock springs on it but never had a hitch to tow with. Sorry about the quality of pics but I was short on time and I'm still new at this. Good Luck, Robert

LT 72 Jimmy · 05-17-2004, 02:13 PM

thanks, I will look around the local salvage yards for a set of 3/4 springs. I think that stance looks good. again thanks for the pics.

LT

05-13-2004, 11:03 PM	#1
LT 72 Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arkansas Posts: 252	WTB add-a-leafs for 72 Jimmy I am looking for a good set of add-a-leafs for the rear of my 72 jimmy. The top is causing the rear to sag. Thanks LT

05-14-2004, 10:53 AM	#3
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Are truck and jimmy leafs different? There is a stack of 10 leafs on a 72 leaf pickup chassis i have and I dont plan on using them all. I'm not ready to remove them yet but if your in no hurry and these will fit I can help you out. These are a standard spring pack and not overloads. __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

05-14-2004, 03:02 PM	#7
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	LT, The chassis was a conversion. It has a 12 bolt corp. rear so I would guess its has half ton springs. What I was thinking was that you could add some springs to your spring pack. Are the 3/4 & 1/2 ton springs the same width? __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

05-16-2004, 04:11 PM	#9
TRUCKPOOR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Littleton, CO. USA Posts: 260	Here are the pics, the one that sets the highest in back is the one w/ 3/4 4x4 springs, the Bronze Blazer has stock springs but was used to tow with, and the Blue CST has stock springs on it but never had a hitch to tow with. Sorry about the quality of pics but I was short on time and I'm still new at this. Good Luck, Robert Attached Images

05-14-2004, 10:24 AM	#2
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	I just listed these on ebay last night, nt sure if this is what you are asking for though. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW

05-14-2004, 11:29 AM	#4
TRUCKPOOR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Littleton, CO. USA Posts: 260	LT, I used the stock leaf springs from a 72 3/4 4x4 under my Blazer. They fit perfect and give the Blazer a good stance. I have been very happy with the results. Good Luck

05-14-2004, 02:45 PM	#5
LT 72 Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arkansas Posts: 252	do the the 3/4 ton springs fit with no modification?

05-14-2004, 02:47 PM	#6
LT 72 Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arkansas Posts: 252	Hey Denny, Is that chassis a 3/4 ton? I've got the stock springs now. LT

05-15-2004, 09:15 AM	#8
TRUCKPOOR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Littleton, CO. USA Posts: 260	LT, 72 3/4 4x4 springs are a perfect fit, no mods - no hassels. If I rememder correctly 2wd springs are longer from bushing center to bushing center. I think Blazers and Jimmys sat a little low in the back from day one and now that the springs are 32 years old and fatigued they sit a lot lower. If you can find a set of 72 3/4 4x4 springs in decent shape I'm sure you'll be happy. I'll post a picture when I have time tomorrow. Good Luck, Robert

05-17-2004, 02:13 PM	#10
LT 72 Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arkansas Posts: 252	thanks, I will look around the local salvage yards for a set of 3/4 springs. I think that stance looks good. again thanks for the pics. LT



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