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legendman · 12-28-2014, 11:47 PM

Question for anyone running a 6bt on leaf springs
What are you guys using?
Here is a pic of my current spring pack, which I think is causing some drive ability problems.

I am thinking of getting a set of 1900 lb 4 leaf springs in stock height from here

http://www.generalspringkc.com/Leaf_...991_s/1833.htm

Unless anyone has a better suggestion, also thinking about maybe something with 2.5 inches of lift, I don't want to go 4 inch because it's a dually and I do haul some heavy loads with it. I also run a old school Fisher 8 foot plow on it.
Thanks

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-29-2014, 03:15 AM

I'm guessing those were stock two leaf springs that had leaves added to them? I've used the heavy 4 leaf springs from husky and they never got to Dr-arched like those. I've also used the 2.5" rough country lift springs and they were fine as well. Those lighter load rated front springs just don't support the weight. They sure can make them bounce. Haha

legendman · 12-29-2014, 12:39 PM

I ordered a set of 4 leaf 1900 lb springs from General, hopefully they will work better than the mess I have now.

12-29-2014, 03:15 AM	#2
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Front springs with 6bt I'm guessing those were stock two leaf springs that had leaves added to them? I've used the heavy 4 leaf springs from husky and they never got to Dr-arched like those. I've also used the 2.5" rough country lift springs and they were fine as well. Those lighter load rated front springs just don't support the weight. They sure can make them bounce. Haha __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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