1962 GMC K1000 front leaf spring leaf length?

[Ledslinger]

My 1962 GMC K1000 Suburban has different length bottom short leaves on the front springs. Second shortest on both sides is 21-1/2". Bottom leaf on drivers side is 19-3/4", passenger side is 13"

The odd thing is the bottom leaf on the driver side has an imprint on the bottom from an 11" spring, which either means there was 6 leaves originally and the last was removed, or this leaf was installed replacing the original maybe 13" leaf.

Maybe it sagged a bit on the drivers side and the 13" leaf was replaced with a longer stiffer one to level the truck. Though this seems a bit odd that anyone would notice and then go through the trouble to fix it.

How many leaves and how long are the bottom two on your K1000 or K10? Are they usually the same on both sides?

[gmc jr van]

They are five leaf spring P/N 2386575 K1000 and K1500 60-62. The same on both sides.
As for the length of the bottom two? On the bottom leaf they would stamp the last four numbers of the part number. On the passenger side 13” leaf check for any numbers. If you find 6575 then it’s the original spring.
The picture below is your spring and its stamp 6575.

[Ledslinger]

Thanks, I'm trying to figure out what S.E. and L.E. mean. I'll assume S.E. means shackle end.

Quickly searching for leaf spring nomenclature, I learned that the second leaf wrapping around the main leaf, is called "Military wrap" and it is a safety feature in case the main spring breaks.

[gmc jr van]

Originally Posted by Ledslinger

Thanks, I'm trying to figure out what S.E. and L.E. mean. I'll assume S.E. means shackle end.

S.E.=Short end L.E.= Long end

[Ledslinger]

Originally Posted by gmc jr van

They are five leaf spring P/N 2386575 K1000 and K1500 60-62. The same on both sides.
As for the length of the bottom two? On the bottom leaf they would stamp the last four numbers of the part number. On the passenger side 13” leaf check for any numbers. If you find 6575 then it’s the original spring.
The picture below is your spring and its stamp 6575.

Sure appreciate the information. Could you please post similar information, such as the lower table of specifications, measurements and bushing numbers for the rear springs if you have it? Thanks.

[gmc jr van]

Originally Posted by Ledslinger

Could you please post similar information, such as the lower table of specifications, measurements and bushing numbers for the rear springs if you have it? Thanks.

62 K1000 rear leaf spring 2385697

Bushing 2342476 LHE O.D 1 1/8 I.D.7/8 Length 2 ½
Pin 3656669 7/8 dia. X 4.32. .317 keyway
Bolt 3656671 5/16-24 x 1 31/32