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**Orange71shorty** · 02-28-2023, 03:56 PM

I have a 71 K10 suburban and the back end sags about two more inches than the front, anyone have any good remedies besides new springs?

Southcity · 02-28-2023, 04:40 PM

If it is still running the stock suspension setup I'd say this is normal. The front end usually sits a bit higher on the factory K10 Suburban suspension (including my 1966 K10 Suburban). Partly to help with better approach/departure angles. If you are looking to level it out there are a number of different ways to do this and just about an endless list of 4x4 vendors that supply the parts to do it.

1.Have your original rear leaf springs rebuilt, add a leaf to add a bit more lift to level things out
2.Buy new leafs from a number of different vendors (i.e. Rough Country)
etc.

**Richard** · 02-28-2023, 05:06 PM

Air assist bags. Allows for adjustment when loaded up and ride will stay nice. A basic kit with manual fill is very affordable

**3757chevy** · 03-01-2023, 01:22 AM

Probably the least expensive route...https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/1971-C...UaAkkHEALw_wcB ...Procomp 13122 add-a-leaf

**Orange71shorty** · 03-01-2023, 11:33 AM

Thanks for the replies, just what I’m looking for!

02-28-2023, 03:56 PM	#1
Orange71shorty Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Helena, Montana Posts: 622	Saggy rear I have a 71 K10 suburban and the back end sags about two more inches than the front, anyone have any good remedies besides new springs?

02-28-2023, 04:40 PM	#2
Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,177	Re: Saggy rear If it is still running the stock suspension setup I'd say this is normal. The front end usually sits a bit higher on the factory K10 Suburban suspension (including my 1966 K10 Suburban). Partly to help with better approach/departure angles. If you are looking to level it out there are a number of different ways to do this and just about an endless list of 4x4 vendors that supply the parts to do it. 1.Have your original rear leaf springs rebuilt, add a leaf to add a bit more lift to level things out 2.Buy new leafs from a number of different vendors (i.e. Rough Country) etc. __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban

02-28-2023, 05:06 PM	#3
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,889	Re: Saggy rear Air assist bags. Allows for adjustment when loaded up and ride will stay nice. A basic kit with manual fill is very affordable __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

03-01-2023, 01:22 AM	#4
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,070	Re: Saggy rear Probably the least expensive route...https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/1971-C...UaAkkHEALw_wcB ...Procomp 13122 add-a-leaf __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

03-01-2023, 11:33 AM	#5
Orange71shorty Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Helena, Montana Posts: 622	Re: Saggy rear Thanks for the replies, just what I’m looking for!



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