3/4 ton leaf springs on1/2 ton???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Hazieview · 04-25-2011, 03:47 PM

Hey, guys my truck is a 1/2 ton shortbed. The previous owner of my truck lowered the rear with hangers/shackles and for some reason they removed a leaf spring or 2.

I'm worried about hauling a trailer with it.

I'm planning on adding helper bags, air shocks, and caltracs so that I can haul my car hauler and still be able to hook up on weekends at the track.

Should I also swap to 3/4 ton leaf springs as well? I'd like to tow my car hauler which is pretty heavy. Makes my 2010 tahoe squat way to bad for hauling to give u an idea of how heavy it is.

I have 3/4 springs laying in my garage already so I wouldn't have to buy any.

Thanks guys!
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**old Rusty C10** · 04-25-2011, 03:49 PM

if the springs measurew the same you can bolt them in... i did it to my old halfton, but of course i wasnt doing anything with a lowered truck

Hazieview · 04-25-2011, 04:51 PM

I think they will bolt right up I just don't know if it is worth doing. I also dont want my ride quality to be way worse.
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johnnypop · 04-25-2011, 05:14 PM

3/4 ton springs will ride a lot stiffer than the 1/2 ton springs... If you plan on putting helper bags in the mix, I would stick with the original lighter springs, you'll just have to put the bags to work more often.

Altec · 04-25-2011, 05:53 PM

If it is loaded properly, your trailer shouldn't have a problem with helper bags. The bags will let you level it out no problem...

Sounds like you might be running to much tongue weight though if your Tahoe is dropping down to much.

What is your trailer weight fully loaded?

**N2TRUX** · 04-25-2011, 06:29 PM

I vote for helper bags. You can adjust to fit your needs vs the C20 springs that will always ride like C20 springs.

bigblock73 · 04-25-2011, 07:21 PM

Unless the truck already had HD leafs, you will need to move the rear hagers back on the frame to the HD hanger location (there are already holes there BTW)

87 V20 Scottsdale · 04-25-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Unless the truck already had HD leafs, you will need to move the rear hagers back on the frame to the HD hanger location (there are already holes there BTW)

Will a shortbed have those holes?

Hazieview · 04-25-2011, 10:27 PM

While we are on the subject... what about a 4-link, helper bags, and new shocks? Would that setup ride better than the leaf springs? I could just air them up when needed, it doesn't require any frame cutting, and it would be like an air ride system too...

Would that work or are the helper bags not designed to have support on them all the time?
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bigblock73 · 04-25-2011, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 87 V20 Scottsdale

Will a shortbed have those holes?

Yup, my shortbed had them (HD springs) from the factory, and the hangers touch the rear bumper brackets.

Pop's C-10 · 04-26-2011, 10:50 AM

That explains why my shackles are layin over on tha hangers & it's ride hight. My pop's thought that tha springs may have been swaped.

Hazieview · 04-26-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Hazieview

While we are on the subject... what about a 4-link, helper bags, and new shocks? Would that setup ride better than the leaf springs? I could just air them up when needed, it doesn't require any frame cutting, and it would be like an air ride system too...

Would that work or are the helper bags not designed to have support on them all the time?
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**N2TRUX** · 04-26-2011, 08:58 PM

If your going to do a 4 link you don't want to run the small "helper" bags. You will need a full size bag at that point.

Hazieview · 04-26-2011, 09:22 PM

Ok thanks. I was wondering that for a while.
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04-25-2011, 03:47 PM	#1
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	3/4 ton leaf springs on1/2 ton???? Hey, guys my truck is a 1/2 ton shortbed. The previous owner of my truck lowered the rear with hangers/shackles and for some reason they removed a leaf spring or 2. I'm worried about hauling a trailer with it. I'm planning on adding helper bags, air shocks, and caltracs so that I can haul my car hauler and still be able to hook up on weekends at the track. Should I also swap to 3/4 ton leaf springs as well? I'd like to tow my car hauler which is pretty heavy. Makes my 2010 tahoe squat way to bad for hauling to give u an idea of how heavy it is. I have 3/4 springs laying in my garage already so I wouldn't have to buy any. Thanks guys! Posted via Mobile Device

04-25-2011, 03:49 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,279	Re: 3/4 ton leaf springs on1/2 ton???? if the springs measurew the same you can bolt them in... i did it to my old halfton, but of course i wasnt doing anything with a lowered truck __________________ 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!!

04-25-2011, 04:51 PM	#3
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	Re: 3/4 ton leaf springs on1/2 ton???? I think they will bolt right up I just don't know if it is worth doing. I also dont want my ride quality to be way worse. Posted via Mobile Device

04-25-2011, 05:14 PM	#4
johnnypop Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 46	Re: 3/4 ton leaf springs on1/2 ton???? 3/4 ton springs will ride a lot stiffer than the 1/2 ton springs... If you plan on putting helper bags in the mix, I would stick with the original lighter springs, you'll just have to put the bags to work more often.

04-25-2011, 05:53 PM	#5
Altec Getcha Pull Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MD Posts: 691	Re: 3/4 ton leaf springs on1/2 ton???? If it is loaded properly, your trailer shouldn't have a problem with helper bags. The bags will let you level it out no problem... Sounds like you might be running to much tongue weight though if your Tahoe is dropping down to much. What is your trailer weight fully loaded? __________________ '81 K10 454/SM465 '86 S10 Blazer '95 H-D Softail '96 Integra

04-25-2011, 06:29 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 3/4 ton leaf springs on1/2 ton???? I vote for helper bags. You can adjust to fit your needs vs the C20 springs that will always ride like C20 springs. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-25-2011, 07:21 PM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: 3/4 ton leaf springs on1/2 ton???? Unless the truck already had HD leafs, you will need to move the rear hagers back on the frame to the HD hanger location (there are already holes there BTW) __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

04-25-2011, 10:27 PM	#9
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	Re: 3/4 ton leaf springs on1/2 ton???? While we are on the subject... what about a 4-link, helper bags, and new shocks? Would that setup ride better than the leaf springs? I could just air them up when needed, it doesn't require any frame cutting, and it would be like an air ride system too... Would that work or are the helper bags not designed to have support on them all the time? Posted via Mobile Device

04-26-2011, 10:50 AM	#11
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: 3/4 ton leaf springs on1/2 ton???? That explains why my shackles are layin over on tha hangers & it's ride hight. My pop's thought that tha springs may have been swaped. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

04-26-2011, 08:58 PM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 3/4 ton leaf springs on1/2 ton???? If your going to do a 4 link you don't want to run the small "helper" bags. You will need a full size bag at that point. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-26-2011, 09:22 PM	#14
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	Re: 3/4 ton leaf springs on1/2 ton???? Ok thanks. I was wondering that for a while. Posted via Mobile Device



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