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bigd65 · 06-11-2003, 08:12 PM

well got rid of those cheesy @$$ 3 leaf springs and put on the 4 leaf. man i can believe what a difference. only problem now is the truck is probably 2 inches higher and that is with the drop shackles. dam i guess next step is hangers. well i would imagine they were worn that much only because there is only a 1/4 in difference in thinkness between these springs and the old ones. oh well the old ones are gone and i believe so is the popping in the rearend.

**old Rusty C10** · 06-11-2003, 08:44 PM

i have the same problem in the 1976 when i do the frame off i ll be changing springs for the biggest i can get!

Russell · 06-11-2003, 08:52 PM

These big enough?

Its not gonna be fun trying to fix those rust holes though... Hopefully I can find a new box somewhere :P

Tom · 06-11-2003, 10:18 PM

What was wrong with the 3 leaf setup? Both my trucks have the 8 leaf pack setup and I was thinking of changing my daily driver to the 3 leaf setup for a better ride. Is this a bad idea?

*1FaastC10* · 06-12-2003, 09:02 AM

my 82 has 56" 8 leaf packs. tried to find a 4 leaf pack and apparently they're only available for 52" springs. anybody know if this is true or i got some bad information?

**swervin ervin** · 06-12-2003, 10:20 AM

Jeremy,

I think the fewest leaves in 56" is 6, or as I call it 5 &1.

bigd65 · 06-12-2003, 10:49 PM

I'm not saying there is anything wrong with the 3 leaf, i was just saying i tokk those chessy ones of my truck. in other words when i lowered the axle to take the pressure off the springs to remove them, they went down pretty far. when i put on the new springs (4 leaf) i had to jack the axle back up about 4 inches to the relaxed spring to be able to bolt them back up.

BTW , that was the knocking problem. i drove the GHOST to HOUSTON to my extra job and not a knock. everything was perfect and the truck actually does ride better. it also took the wander out of the front end while driving at highway speeds. i have been messing with this for about 4 years.

**swervin ervin** · 06-12-2003, 11:14 PM

Cool.

Glad you figured it out. Believe you me, I know how it is to have a very annoying problem like this. It will drive you nucking futs.

Persistence pays off.

06-11-2003, 08:12 PM	#1
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Lake Jackson, TX. Posts: 1,930	woohoo- changed the leaf springs well got rid of those cheesy @$$ 3 leaf springs and put on the 4 leaf. man i can believe what a difference. only problem now is the truck is probably 2 inches higher and that is with the drop shackles. dam i guess next step is hangers. well i would imagine they were worn that much only because there is only a 1/4 in difference in thinkness between these springs and the old ones. oh well the old ones are gone and i believe so is the popping in the rearend. __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab (Dark Spiral Gray)

06-11-2003, 08:44 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,280	i have the same problem in the 1976 when i do the frame off i ll be changing springs for the biggest i can get! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

06-11-2003, 08:52 PM	#3
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	These big enough? Its not gonna be fun trying to fix those rust holes though... Hopefully I can find a new box somewhere :P __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

06-11-2003, 10:18 PM	#4
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,714	What was wrong with the 3 leaf setup? Both my trucks have the 8 leaf pack setup and I was thinking of changing my daily driver to the 3 leaf setup for a better ride. Is this a bad idea? __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

06-12-2003, 10:20 AM	#6
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Jeremy, I think the fewest leaves in 56" is 6, or as I call it 5 &1. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

06-12-2003, 09:02 AM	#5
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	my 82 has 56" 8 leaf packs. tried to find a 4 leaf pack and apparently they're only available for 52" springs. anybody know if this is true or i got some bad information?

06-12-2003, 10:49 PM	#7
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Lake Jackson, TX. Posts: 1,930	I'm not saying there is anything wrong with the 3 leaf, i was just saying i tokk those chessy ones of my truck. in other words when i lowered the axle to take the pressure off the springs to remove them, they went down pretty far. when i put on the new springs (4 leaf) i had to jack the axle back up about 4 inches to the relaxed spring to be able to bolt them back up. BTW , that was the knocking problem. i drove the GHOST to HOUSTON to my extra job and not a knock. everything was perfect and the truck actually does ride better. it also took the wander out of the front end while driving at highway speeds. i have been messing with this for about 4 years. __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab (Dark Spiral Gray)

06-12-2003, 11:14 PM	#8
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Cool. Glad you figured it out. Believe you me, I know how it is to have a very annoying problem like this. It will drive you nucking futs. Persistence pays off. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10



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