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benscool1 · 03-01-2004, 06:55 PM

Will a set of 88-98 3" drop leaves fit a 73-87? I know the years are different but I figured I might get lucky by asking, woudl they work at all or not? I know where to get some cheap so I thought I'd get more info.

Thanks,
- Ben

*1FaastC10* · 03-01-2004, 07:50 PM

nope, they're different lengths. use a drop shackle and remove leaves if you only want 3" of drop.

benscool1 · 03-02-2004, 04:14 PM

Only thing is I need new leaf springs, I might just remove some though if its not that hard, I'll see. BTW, would I have to remove the same ones on each side?

- Ben

Prerunner1982 · 03-02-2004, 04:29 PM

bens, yes i would remove the same ones on each side, as they may not and probably arent the same thickness...

crackajacka · 03-02-2004, 07:29 PM

if u actually thought about buying a new set lmc has some i think or chevy duty and there drop leafs also if u wanted to go that route

benscool1 · 03-02-2004, 07:39 PM

True, but they're also $299, and I was gonna be able to pick up a pair of these for $60.

benscool1 · 03-04-2004, 04:08 PM

OK Prerunner, If the broken leafs are the same ones, then how would I go about taking the broken ones out and then putting the springs back together(besides removing the leaves from the chassis)? What parts would I need?

- Ben

*1FaastC10* · 03-04-2004, 05:51 PM

they're different lengths if i remember correctly. probably wont be worth the money to try and make them work either.

Prerunner1982 · 03-05-2004, 12:25 AM

Bens, i am not going to blow smoke up your butt, i have never done it. i know there are clamp type things that hold the leaves from spinning that you will have to remove. you will have to seperate the axle and leaves.... you might try post this in the general discussion, if you dont get a response here.... OR you might try post over at Coloradok5.com they are always taking things apart and stuff.. might ask them about the newer leaves fitting..... just some ideas..

03-01-2004, 06:55 PM	#1
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	Susp. Interchangeability? Will a set of 88-98 3" drop leaves fit a 73-87? I know the years are different but I figured I might get lucky by asking, woudl they work at all or not? I know where to get some cheap so I thought I'd get more info. Thanks, - Ben __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

03-02-2004, 04:14 PM	#3
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	Only thing is I need new leaf springs, I might just remove some though if its not that hard, I'll see. BTW, would I have to remove the same ones on each side? - Ben __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

03-02-2004, 04:29 PM	#4
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	bens, yes i would remove the same ones on each side, as they may not and probably arent the same thickness... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

03-02-2004, 07:29 PM	#5
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	if u actually thought about buying a new set lmc has some i think or chevy duty and there drop leafs also if u wanted to go that route __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/

03-02-2004, 07:39 PM	#6
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	True, but they're also $299, and I was gonna be able to pick up a pair of these for $60. __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

03-01-2004, 07:50 PM	#2
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	nope, they're different lengths. use a drop shackle and remove leaves if you only want 3" of drop.

03-04-2004, 04:08 PM	#7
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	OK Prerunner, If the broken leafs are the same ones, then how would I go about taking the broken ones out and then putting the springs back together(besides removing the leaves from the chassis)? What parts would I need? - Ben __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

03-04-2004, 05:51 PM	#8
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	they're different lengths if i remember correctly. probably wont be worth the money to try and make them work either.

03-05-2004, 12:25 AM	#9
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Bens, i am not going to blow smoke up your butt, i have never done it. i know there are clamp type things that hold the leaves from spinning that you will have to remove. you will have to seperate the axle and leaves.... you might try post this in the general discussion, if you dont get a response here.... OR you might try post over at Coloradok5.com they are always taking things apart and stuff.. might ask them about the newer leaves fitting..... just some ideas.. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call



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