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Vortec-Z71 Enthusiast

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I bought these springs for my 03 1500. They have an extra leaf over the factory.

 

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http://4x4.fatbobsgarage.com/chevrolet-1500-rear-4-leaf-heavy-duty-replacement-leaf-pack-4wd2wd-1999-2008-single-p8612.aspx

 

Cheaper to buy from one of these places though:

http://www.stengelbros.net/22-1221HD-ORDER-22-1269-IN-PAIRS-Made-in-the-USA_p_3089.html

 

http://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/products/Chevy_Silverado_2wd_4wd_Truck_Leaf_Spring_GMC_Sierra_1500_2wd_4wd_Truck_Leaf_Spring_GMC_Sierra_2500_2wd_4wd_Truck_Leaf_Spring_HD-1997-0.html

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Chris Senior Enthusiast

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Go with a 2500 spring if you haul or tow often. Barely notice a difference in ride quality but handles the load much better

 

Sent while drinkin' a cold one...

 

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Barely notice a difference?

 

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On poorly maintained roads, you definitely notice a difference.

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I would stay stock too. My 68 was rated for just under 1,000 lbs. My 01 is good for 1,800 and I have had it there many times and my leaf springs are still good. Get 1,000 lbs in it and it rides as nice as a Caddy.

You should get new leafs, yours are shot. Flat is no good. The bow is what makes them work.

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Hornsfan420 Enthusiast

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How did it change the ride? I currently have 372,000 miles on my truck and will be replacing my leaf springs toward the end of the year. I was curious about what you did as I'd like to do the same. Thanks for your input!

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How did it change the ride? I currently have 372,000 miles on my truck and will be replacing my leaf springs toward the end of the year. I was curious about what you did as I'd like to do the same. Thanks for your input!

go join the 300k+ mile club!!! only select few of us on here!!

 

Sent while cruising down a back road...

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How did it change the ride? I currently have 372,000 miles on my truck and will be replacing my leaf springs toward the end of the year. I was curious about what you did as I'd like to do the same. Thanks for your input!

 

The ride is a little stiffer but I don't mind it at all. I do a fair amount of towing which is where it really helped out. It raised the back end about 1.5" and I cranked the T bars in the front the same to match.

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go join the 300k+ mile club!!! only select few of us on here!!

 

Sent while cruising down a back road...

 

thats awesome, where is it?

 

The ride is a little stiffer but I don't mind it at all. I do a fair amount of towing which is where it really helped out. It raised the back end about 1.5" and I cranked the T bars in the front the same to match.

good deal, I'll probably wait to the end of the summer to do this.

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The ride is a little stiffer but I don't mind it at all. I do a fair amount of towing which is where it really helped out. It raised the back end about 1.5" and I cranked the T bars in the front the same to match.

did ya get an alignment after ?

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