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Old 09-27-2024, 04:07 AM   #1
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K1500 Leaf spring weight

I have to replace the leaf springs on my K1500 EC. The ones I bought may be too heavy for my truck. I may have to take out a leaf or two. Does anyone have an idea of the weight of stock leaf springs? The new aftermarket ones I have are easily nearing a hundred pounds per side.
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Old 09-29-2024, 09:30 AM   #2
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Re: K1500 Leaf spring weight

Sounds about right. You would either have 4 or 5 springs depending on engine and options. 5 leaf is 96 pounds, 4 leaf is 78:

https://eatondetroitspring.com/db/es...+5.7L+-+350cid
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Old 09-30-2024, 12:18 AM   #3
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Re: K1500 Leaf spring weight

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Sounds about right. You would either have 4 or 5 springs depending on engine and options. 5 leaf is 96 pounds, 4 leaf is 78:

https://eatondetroitspring.com/db/es...+5.7L+-+350cid
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2009 Hummer H3T 3.7L 5M (sold)
1997 K2500 Chev. EC 7.4L/ 4L80E
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