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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: cwest on June 18, 2012, 10:08:01 am
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I bought an 86 Chevy 3/4 4X4 this winter, I'm not trying to get fancy with it, just restore/replace anything that needs it back to factory specs. The left rear leaf spring(8leafs) is a little separated, it is causing the left rear side of the truck to lean a little. It has a hefty pair of helpers on top, so I imagine it was overloaded at some point and just over stretched the pack. I'm trying to find the best route to replace both rears. If I go to a spring shop could they produce an exact replica of the factory set for me, or should I just order them from ? They seem to charge a lot for shipping though. I could def go the cheap route and hit up a junk yard, but I think a new set would look sharp.
Be gentle, I'm new at this restoring thing, any info would be helpful. Thx
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Contact the local spring shop and see what they'd charge. If they can't reproduce what you have, they should be able to get it.
Personally, I'd get a good set (inspect and make sure they're not in the same condition as yours) from a junkyard, pull them apart and clean 'em up. If nothing else the spring shop could hook you up with a new centerbolt and u-bolts.
I'm not around much, or much into the "proper" restoring, just keeping them going.
Welcome.
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I'm with ya, I'm only replacing things that need fixed, it's in great stock shape as is so pretty much already how I want it. I'll start looking around for a good spring shop, and maybe call some junkyards. Thanks for the reply.