New Leaf Springs!

[RyanbabZ71]

Well they installed them today. So far so good. Sounds much more solid, no noises whatsoever. I must say just looking and comparing my old springs to the new ones it seems like my old ones were more compressed than the new ones. I still have my theory of noise due to the truck being starpped down to tight to the train/truck. We will see how these hold up. I hope for more than 5K miles

[RyanbabZ71]

Before & After

[pm26]

Could be one of the old springs was just improperly assembled. Who knows where they are made and by whom. Also, maybe they were installed incorrectly on the vehicle.

 

I am surprised that my Z71 has only three leaves on the rear springs. I do not have any noises or problems with the springs, but they seem rather weak for a 4X4 pickup. Well, as least compared to my deuce and half which has a stack of about 10 leaves in the back on each side.

[RyanbabZ71]

I dont know where the old ones were made but the new ones were made in Ohio (they left the stickers on the springs). I am surprised, my old 2000 springs were stamped on the bottom MEXICO.

[papastoy]

Had a new 75 Camaro that had a vibe at 25mph. Dealer had the car for 3 days before calling me & saying that the pinion angle was off due to sagged springs in the rear from the factory. Replaced the springs - no more vibe. It can happen.

[cerbomark]

Good luck. Mine are loud now and I have to make my second trip to the dealer for this.

[cwalcz]

So I'm not the only one that thinks only 3 leafs look rather weak under the truck? I'm in the process of putting new leafs in

[cerbomark]

Dealer confirmed the issue today and ordered new leaf springs for me too. 6100 miles.

[cerbomark]

Here s my theory. I THINK that the bushings on the front and rear mount of the leaf springs are the issues and maybe they are pressed into the spring (that s why they ordered the whole springs). A bad batch of bushings????

[J-man67]

I agree that they are weak packs. I have an AAL in mine and it still sags pretty bad. I am locating some 2500 packs now.

[cghbuilder86]

What did they cost?

I think the three leaves are pretty good for regular use. They sure ride good. Don't work so well when you start towing though. I put SuperSprings on my truck. Did harden the ride a hair though.

[RyanbabZ71]

The stock springs are like $200 a piece

[KMGZ400]

Could be one of the old springs was just improperly assembled. Who knows where they are made and by whom. Also, maybe they were installed incorrectly on the vehicle.

 

I am surprised that my Z71 has only three leaves on the rear springs. I do not have any noises or problems with the springs, but they seem rather weak for a 4X4 pickup. Well, as least compared to my deuce and half which has a stack of about 10 leaves in the back on each side.

 

 

hahaha do you really have a deuce and a half? i have been eyeing them up on craigslist waiting for the right one

[cerbomark]

two new leaf springs installed by dealer today. Sweeking is gone (for now).... Thanks for the tip Ryan!

[RyanbabZ71]

cool, so far so good for me.