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Old 03-23-2006, 09:35 AM   #1
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3 leaf front 1/2 ton springs

Was a 3 leaf front spring available from the factory on 78 4x4 shortbed 1/2 ton?
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Old 03-23-2006, 11:07 AM   #2
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Re: 3 leaf front 1/2 ton springs

I don't think so on a short bed, but the 3 leaf pack will bolt right in. I've got a 4 leaf pack on my 1 ton.
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Old 03-23-2006, 02:54 PM   #3
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Re: 3 leaf front 1/2 ton springs

I know my old 74 Blazer came factory with 3 leaf front springs...


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Old 03-23-2006, 07:10 PM   #4
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Re: 3 leaf front 1/2 ton springs

I looked at my 85 blazer and it has 3 leaf front springs
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Old 03-23-2006, 09:18 PM   #5
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Re: 3 leaf front 1/2 ton springs

85 K10 I had came with a 3 leaf pack.
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Old 03-24-2006, 07:30 PM   #6
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Re: 3 leaf front 1/2 ton springs

76 k-10 i have is 3 leaf..not sure if it came that way though...
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Old 03-24-2006, 09:08 PM   #7
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Re: 3 leaf front 1/2 ton springs

I don't know if it was the same for later years but I have a couple 1971 blazers. One was a factory six cylinder and it came with two leafs in front, the other was a factory v8 and it came with three.
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Old 03-24-2006, 09:58 PM   #8
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Re: 3 leaf front 1/2 ton springs

One of the guys I work with restored the shortbed and was applying for classic plates. He was turned down because the DMV said it was lifted. That's why I asked the question. All he has is the 3 leaf front springs and heavy duty rears. Since he is using stock 78 components I figured he shouldn't have been rejected.
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Old 03-25-2006, 07:10 AM   #9
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Re: 3 leaf front 1/2 ton springs

Around here it doesn't matter if the vehicle is modified...as long as it is old enough. They don't even look at the vehicle.
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Old 03-25-2006, 04:43 PM   #10
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Re: 3 leaf front 1/2 ton springs

If the option sheet shows Heavy duty suspension, then maybe he can show the DMV and they will ok it...
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Old 03-27-2006, 12:49 PM   #11
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Re: 3 leaf front 1/2 ton springs

longhair,was gonna say same thing,up here in ashland they dont even look at vehicle.
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