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ullose272 · 09-25-2025, 12:28 PM

anyone have a source for leaf springs for a 68 GMC? ive only found one place online.

**kwmech** · 09-25-2025, 12:30 PM

https://www.boisespringworks.com/

ullose272 · 09-25-2025, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kwmech

https://www.boisespringworks.com/

Ya i called them. They wanted $900 per spring

**kwmech** · 09-26-2025, 11:14 AM

The factory spring steel is going to be a lot better than the new springs made from the chinese crap. A rework will probably out last you

Orange Crate · 09-26-2025, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ullose272

Ya i called them. They wanted $900 per spring

What? Alcan Spring is in Grand Junction CO. I just ordered a set for my 4x4. They were half that price (approx, your mileage may vary....) But they take about 6 weeks to make.....

Maybe a Mod can move this to suspension?

ullose272 · 09-26-2025, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kwmech

The factory spring steel is going to be a lot better than the new springs made from the chinese crap. A rework will probably out last you

the springs in it are dearched it lower it by previous owner, i want to go back to a factory spring and go spring under. but if its going to cost me $1000 id be better off converting to trailing arms

**mr48chev** · 09-27-2025, 05:33 PM

In truth unlss they were damaged when they were de-arched a good spring shop should be able to re-arch them again. Have you talked to Boise Spring works https://www.boisespringworks.com/ or are they the 900 a spring outfit?

Rock Auto shows a Dayton 22409 as being for a 68 GMC 1/2 ton. 289.79 Each from them. A search for that number shows Napa listing them for 150 more each. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...af+spring,7544

**Richard** · 09-28-2025, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ullose272

Ya i called them. They wanted $900 per spring

That seems really steep. Think Deaver, Alcan and Atlas are about $800-$1K for a pair. That is custom 10 leaf long travel springs. I purchased a couple of sets from Deaver a few years back. There are few company's that have been mentioned in the past for stock type replacement. Less than half that cost IIRC.

ullose272 · 09-29-2025, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard

That seems really steep. Think Deaver, Alcan and Atlas are about $800-$1K for a pair. That is custom 10 leaf long travel springs. I purchased a couple of sets from Deaver a few years back. There are few company's that have been mentioned in the past for stock type replacement. Less than half that cost IIRC.

ya that was my thoughts too.

ullose272 · 09-29-2025, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

In truth unlss they were damaged when they were de-arched a good spring shop should be able to re-arch them again. Have you talked to Boise Spring works https://www.boisespringworks.com/ or are they the 900 a spring outfit?

Rock Auto shows a Dayton 22409 as being for a 68 GMC 1/2 ton. 289.79 Each from them. A search for that number shows Napa listing them for 150 more each. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...af+spring,7544

dayton and dorman show the same part number for the spring. but rock auto show the spring fits 67-72 and dorman shows 69-72. anyone know why this might be?

**Bob B.** · 10-01-2025, 09:40 PM

Careful, I think '67-'68 4X2 rear leaf springs are different than '69-up. Also, 4X2 leaf springs are not the same as 4X4's.

09-25-2025, 12:28 PM	#1
ullose272 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 95	replacement leaf springs 68 GMC anyone have a source for leaf springs for a 68 GMC? ive only found one place online.

09-25-2025, 12:30 PM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,944	Re: replacement leaf springs 68 GMC https://www.boisespringworks.com/

09-26-2025, 11:14 AM	#4
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,944	Re: replacement leaf springs 68 GMC The factory spring steel is going to be a lot better than the new springs made from the chinese crap. A rework will probably out last you

09-27-2025, 05:33 PM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 16,400	Re: replacement leaf springs 68 GMC In truth unlss they were damaged when they were de-arched a good spring shop should be able to re-arch them again. Have you talked to Boise Spring works https://www.boisespringworks.com/ or are they the 900 a spring outfit? Rock Auto shows a Dayton 22409 as being for a 68 GMC 1/2 ton. 289.79 Each from them. A search for that number shows Napa listing them for 150 more each. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...af+spring,7544 Attached Images __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

10-01-2025, 09:40 PM	#11
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,457	Re: replacement leaf springs 68 GMC Careful, I think '67-'68 4X2 rear leaf springs are different than '69-up. Also, 4X2 leaf springs are not the same as 4X4's. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.



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