What width are leaf springs on a '72 C20? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MrC1 · 09-25-2005, 12:12 PM

I was recently told that my leafs should be 2.5" wide, but I measured and they're only 2.25" wide, although the overload leaf is 2.5".

The reason I want to know is I'm trying to get some lowering shackles to level out the truck. It seems the only ones available are for 2.25" wide leafs.

Am I measuring wrong somehow?

MrC1 · 09-25-2005, 01:57 PM

Not sure how this will help, but...

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/orkeny...f2.jpg&.src=ph

MrC1 · 09-26-2005, 10:16 PM

Anybody?

67-72williso · 09-28-2005, 10:48 PM

I have a 1970 C-20 rear leaf spring truck. I`ll measure it this weekend and see what I get for you.
Later Willis

MrC1 · 09-30-2005, 07:00 PM

Thanks!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-30-2005, 07:28 PM

2 1/4" Wide. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

MrC1 · 10-02-2005, 01:14 PM

Williso - any results?

For some reason, the suspension place I taked to thought they were all 2.5", which meant their 1.5" drop shackles wouldn't work. Looks like they will after all!

Thanks!

67-72williso · 10-02-2005, 02:20 PM

Looks like 2 1/4" also the overload leaf is 2 1/4" except at the ends where it is 2 1/2". Hope this helps.
Later Willis

09-25-2005, 12:12 PM	#1
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	What width are leaf springs on a '72 C20? I was recently told that my leafs should be 2.5" wide, but I measured and they're only 2.25" wide, although the overload leaf is 2.5". The reason I want to know is I'm trying to get some lowering shackles to level out the truck. It seems the only ones available are for 2.25" wide leafs. Am I measuring wrong somehow?

09-25-2005, 01:57 PM	#2
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Pic of the springs Not sure how this will help, but... http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/orkeny...f2.jpg&.src=ph

09-26-2005, 10:16 PM	#3
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Hmmmm Anybody?

09-28-2005, 10:48 PM	#4
67-72williso Junk/Daily Driver Club Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Manheim, PA 17545 Posts: 253	I have a 1970 C-20 rear leaf spring truck. I`ll measure it this weekend and see what I get for you. Later Willis __________________ Daily Driver: 1970 C-20 400 sbc,sm-465,Dana 61 one ton SRW rear, 3.07 gears, locker. There are three kinds of people: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who have no idea what happened!

09-30-2005, 07:00 PM	#5
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Cool! Thanks!

09-30-2005, 07:28 PM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	2 1/4" Wide. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-02-2005, 01:14 PM	#7
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	That's great! Williso - any results? For some reason, the suspension place I taked to thought they were all 2.5", which meant their 1.5" drop shackles wouldn't work. Looks like they will after all! Thanks!

10-02-2005, 02:20 PM	#8
67-72williso Junk/Daily Driver Club Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Manheim, PA 17545 Posts: 253	Looks like 2 1/4" also the overload leaf is 2 1/4" except at the ends where it is 2 1/2". Hope this helps. Later Willis __________________ Daily Driver: 1970 C-20 400 sbc,sm-465,Dana 61 one ton SRW rear, 3.07 gears, locker. There are three kinds of people: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who have no idea what happened!



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