AuroraGirl
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- Location
- Northern Wisconsin
- First Name
- Taylor
- Truck Year
- 1978, 1980
- Truck Model
- K10, K25
- Engine Size
- 400(?), 350
So, I have some real not-good leafs on my truck
This is just one pic, but trust me when i say there is more. there is more.
I have two places I could source USED springs for (more on them in a second), but I want to know if i should be buying new springs or how many leafs in a pack are needed for my application.
I have a 3/4 ton which sees at least 1200 pounds in the bed for traction and at least 500 pounds up front for the plow(those springs will need replacement, but i will buy those. no used ones good i have)
Because this truck doesnt see road, i dont want to drop all this money on it for new ones if its not gonna do me better. But, if the used ones arent gonna do me better or will need significant work, then new might be the option.
This is my first option:
These are on my trailer, which hauls at most sub 1000 pounds normally, being divorced from a truck I think I safely could step down the leaf packs or get another smaller set or something. Thoughts?
But if I can do that, these would likely be good on my truck, which both are broken, some more than in one spot. I would look into relevant bushings/mounting if i go that route, but just needing thoughts.
My second option
This is a 1/2 ton frame and 52 inch springs.. so shorter.. but im not an expert on if that would be able or good for carrying the load of my truck. Any thoughts? Maybe the trailer?
Otherwise, you guys have any suggestions? Before I do u joints and some other work on my truck, i want to sort the springs and trans/motor mounts, i dont think the twisting and binding of components has helped the springs..
and front springs. i have HD front end, 3 leaf, any recommendations? plow does sag the front
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This is just one pic, but trust me when i say there is more. there is more.
I have two places I could source USED springs for (more on them in a second), but I want to know if i should be buying new springs or how many leafs in a pack are needed for my application.
I have a 3/4 ton which sees at least 1200 pounds in the bed for traction and at least 500 pounds up front for the plow(those springs will need replacement, but i will buy those. no used ones good i have)
Because this truck doesnt see road, i dont want to drop all this money on it for new ones if its not gonna do me better. But, if the used ones arent gonna do me better or will need significant work, then new might be the option.
This is my first option:
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These are on my trailer, which hauls at most sub 1000 pounds normally, being divorced from a truck I think I safely could step down the leaf packs or get another smaller set or something. Thoughts?
But if I can do that, these would likely be good on my truck, which both are broken, some more than in one spot. I would look into relevant bushings/mounting if i go that route, but just needing thoughts.
My second option
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This is a 1/2 ton frame and 52 inch springs.. so shorter.. but im not an expert on if that would be able or good for carrying the load of my truck. Any thoughts? Maybe the trailer?
Otherwise, you guys have any suggestions? Before I do u joints and some other work on my truck, i want to sort the springs and trans/motor mounts, i dont think the twisting and binding of components has helped the springs..
and front springs. i have HD front end, 3 leaf, any recommendations? plow does sag the front
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the individual leaves are probably all there but they have been flat and not packed together for a long long time I only have 2 good used ones not pictured, they aren't a match or pair tho
OH, sorry, excuse me, wrong forum! LOL
