i think my front end is gettin saggy - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pokethesmot · 06-18-2009, 03:09 PM

my front leaf springs are starten to bend backwards slightly does this mean im gunna need new springs soon there past the point of being flat they have a downward arch to them

thirdstreettito · 06-18-2009, 05:54 PM

They are supposed to be "inverted".

**old Rusty C10** · 06-18-2009, 10:33 PM

if they are sagging you can have them re arced and add a leaf cheap

thirdstreettito · 06-18-2009, 11:41 PM

Also, here is a great 4x4 site, lots of great parts.

http://www.offroaddesign.com/

Like this!

http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/Zero%20Rates.htm

pokethesmot · 06-18-2009, 11:46 PM

how many more leafs can u normly stack with the stock u-bolts cuz my u-bolts seem to be maxed out...so what other kind of truck and i take the u-bolts from to use on mine

flamingbig10 · 06-19-2009, 12:26 AM

I wouldn't use used u bolts, you should be able to get all 4 for less than 30 dollars at any parts store, but if you had money to spend I would get some new leaf springs since yours has over load spring that shouldn't be there or just leave it like is and fix the really bad things that are bad first

pokethesmot · 06-19-2009, 07:07 AM

what do overload springs look like...sorry for the dumb question

thirdstreettito · 06-19-2009, 08:11 AM

If I were you I would make a list for the K10.

In order of most important.

Make the truck run correctly (tune up, check gaskets, etc)
Stop it from leaking so much oil
Stop worrying about things that dont matter much(leaf springs, new tailights, etc)

Get a piece of paper and write all of it down, if you dont know what the problem is, ask. If the truck doesnt sound like a normal (305 or 350?), ask about it. From what I can see from one of your pics of your truck in the garage you leak a lot of oil, find out where it comes from, oil drain plug? Oil pan gasket? And one thing that comes in handy is Google web searches and Google image searches so I know what I'm looking at.

pokethesmot · 06-19-2009, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

If I were you I would make a list for the K10.

In order of most important.

Make the truck run correctly (tune up, check gaskets, etc)
Stop it from leaking so much oil
Stop worrying about things that dont matter much(leaf springs, new tailights, etc)

Get a piece of paper and write all of it down, if you dont know what the problem is, ask. If the truck doesnt sound like a normal (305 or 350?), ask about it. From what I can see from one of your pics of your truck in the garage you leak a lot of oil, find out where it comes from, oil drain plug? Oil pan gasket? And one thing that comes in handy is Google web searches and Google image searches so I know what I'm looking at.

engine is tuned and it was a rear main seal why i leaked so much oil...its all fixed now thoe

thirdstreettito · 06-19-2009, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pokethesmot

Engine is tuned and it was a rear main seal, thats why it leaked so much oil. Its all fixed now though.

How about differentials? Pinion seals good? Cover gaskets good?

06-18-2009, 03:09 PM	#1
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	i think my front end is gettin saggy my front leaf springs are starten to bend backwards slightly does this mean im gunna need new springs soon there past the point of being flat they have a downward arch to them __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

06-18-2009, 05:54 PM	#2
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: i think my front end is gettin saggy They are supposed to be "inverted". __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

06-18-2009, 10:33 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: i think my front end is gettin saggy if they are sagging you can have them re arced and add a leaf cheap __________________ 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!!

06-18-2009, 11:41 PM	#4
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: i think my front end is gettin saggy Also, here is a great 4x4 site, lots of great parts. http://www.offroaddesign.com/ Like this! http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/Zero%20Rates.htm __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

06-18-2009, 11:46 PM	#5
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: i think my front end is gettin saggy how many more leafs can u normly stack with the stock u-bolts cuz my u-bolts seem to be maxed out...so what other kind of truck and i take the u-bolts from to use on mine __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

06-19-2009, 12:26 AM	#6
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: i think my front end is gettin saggy I wouldn't use used u bolts, you should be able to get all 4 for less than 30 dollars at any parts store, but if you had money to spend I would get some new leaf springs since yours has over load spring that shouldn't be there or just leave it like is and fix the really bad things that are bad first __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

06-19-2009, 07:07 AM	#7
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: i think my front end is gettin saggy what do overload springs look like...sorry for the dumb question __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

06-19-2009, 08:11 AM	#8
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: i think my front end is gettin saggy If I were you I would make a list for the K10. In order of most important. Make the truck run correctly (tune up, check gaskets, etc) Stop it from leaking so much oil Stop worrying about things that dont matter much(leaf springs, new tailights, etc) Get a piece of paper and write all of it down, if you dont know what the problem is, ask. If the truck doesnt sound like a normal (305 or 350?), ask about it. From what I can see from one of your pics of your truck in the garage you leak a lot of oil, find out where it comes from, oil drain plug? Oil pan gasket? And one thing that comes in handy is Google web searches and Google image searches so I know what I'm looking at. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck



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