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72dually · 07-08-2004, 09:58 PM

Are these factory helpers or add-a-leafs? (The bottom leaf)

Bill72BB · 07-08-2004, 10:21 PM

Those are factory , I took mine off just to give BB a softer ride ,I was hoping to get the rear down a bit but it only lowered it about the thickness of the spring.

72dually · 07-08-2004, 10:58 PM

No kidding, wow, you saved me from wasting my time then, Thanks Bill

*Gee_Emm* · 07-08-2004, 11:21 PM

Took mine out too, made a big difference.

67cst · 07-09-2004, 01:57 AM

when you take them out is there a hole in the leaf above it to line up with the pin? so everything is plum? how does that work, sounds like i should take mine out too, its pretty rough going over speed bumps even at a slow speed, and if it lowers the truck a half inch or so thats good too

1970blazin · 07-09-2004, 02:03 AM

I have 5 in the rear of my blazer....is that factory?? I don't think the original owner would have added anything like that, but I guess you never know. My blazer sure does ride a little stiff. Any ideas?
Diane

Bill72BB · 07-09-2004, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cst

when you take them out is there a hole in the leaf above it to line up with the pin? so everything is plum? how does that work, sounds like i should take mine out too, its pretty rough going over speed bumps even at a slow speed, and if it lowers the truck a half inch or so thats good too

Yes ,there is a guide bolt thru the center of the springs ,I had to replace mine and only found some that were extra long and they are still that way

67chevemall · 07-09-2004, 12:30 PM

Good ? ! Always wondered that myself!

**JIMs70GMC** · 07-10-2004, 04:04 PM

You'd probably be better off removing the spring above the overload, if you want to remove some stiffness.

07-08-2004, 09:58 PM	#1
72dually Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 687	3/4 ton guys Are these factory helpers or add-a-leafs? (The bottom leaf) Attached Images

07-08-2004, 10:21 PM	#2
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	Those are factory , I took mine off just to give BB a softer ride ,I was hoping to get the rear down a bit but it only lowered it about the thickness of the spring. __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

07-09-2004, 01:57 AM	#5
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	when you take them out is there a hole in the leaf above it to line up with the pin? so everything is plum? how does that work, sounds like i should take mine out too, its pretty rough going over speed bumps even at a slow speed, and if it lowers the truck a half inch or so thats good too __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

07-09-2004, 02:03 AM	#6
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	I have 5 in the rear of my blazer....is that factory?? I don't think the original owner would have added anything like that, but I guess you never know. My blazer sure does ride a little stiff. Any ideas? Diane __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

07-09-2004, 12:30 PM	#8
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Good ? ! Always wondered that myself! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

07-08-2004, 10:58 PM	#3
72dually Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 687	No kidding, wow, you saved me from wasting my time then, Thanks Bill

07-08-2004, 11:21 PM	#4
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Took mine out too, made a big difference.

07-10-2004, 04:04 PM	#9
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	You'd probably be better off removing the spring above the overload, if you want to remove some stiffness. __________________ 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



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