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Old 09-21-2020, 07:28 AM   #1
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Replacement Srpings

I need to update the springs on my 1978 GMC K25 (3/4-ton 4WD), main concern is the front springs. I currently have the 2-leaf front springs and am looking for a good replacement, but the rating on the replacement 2-leaf is 1,200# and from what I can tell the factory rated their 2-leaf pack at 1,800#. Does anyone have experience with the stock height replacement springs? After over 40 years they are sagging so I need to update, but want make sure I actually have the right capacity. I see the 4-leaf replacement pack is rated at 1,900# and the 3-leaf pack is rated at 1,400#. My experience with the factory 3-leaf pack was it was very stiff unless you had an all iron big block or a plow up front so I am hesitant to go more than the 2-leaf, but do not want to under spring the front.

I want to keep the ride reasonable, but will do some work with the truck - it is a 3/4-ton after all. It will from time to time have to haul a load of firewood, but will most likely be used to take my 14' fishing boat to one of the local boat ramps. I have 55 acres about half wooded and will be used to do some work farm occasionally. Driveline is a mild 400 (with Vortec heads), TH400 with an NP241 t-case, Dana 60 front and 14-bolt rear with 3.73 gears. Please let me know what your experience is with the replacement front springs. Thank you.
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Old 09-26-2020, 06:27 PM   #2
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Re: Replacement Srpings

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Old 09-27-2020, 12:47 AM   #3
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I bought the 3 leaf Dayton/Stanley springs 5 years ago. 454 K30. I love them. Added a 250# bumper. Still love them. 2 for 1/2 ton is what I would do. I can run over a dime and tell you if its heads or tails but it handles great.
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Old 09-27-2020, 01:35 AM   #4
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Old 09-28-2020, 08:47 AM   #5
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Thank you for the responses - very helpful! Looks like I should go with the three leaf pack
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Old 09-28-2020, 02:58 PM   #6
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Talk to Joe @ General Spring KC.
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Old 09-28-2020, 03:15 PM   #7
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I used General Spring for replacement springs for my C20 Camper Special, I do like their customer service! Plan on ordering through them again.
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Old 09-30-2020, 08:50 AM   #8
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I just go down to my local spring shop and tell them what I need based on application. They make them up and hand them to me. Sometimes I tell them to add as spring if I want to. I always go at least 3 for both 1/2 and 3/4 ton.
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Old 09-30-2020, 11:47 AM   #9
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Michigan Truck Spring in your back yard
https://www.truckspring.com/leaf-spr...k-springs.aspx
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Old 09-30-2020, 12:14 PM   #10
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Re: Replacement Srpings

general spring here this time also for my 22-403HD 4 leaf fronts for my plow truck k30 .

best price . fast ship . easy to deal with .

called my 3 options local and they were not even in the same ball park of price .
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Old 09-30-2020, 06:42 PM   #11
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Go with the softer ones. 3/4ton or not you sound like you won't be doing anything more then a 1/2ton would be able to do so go comfy.
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Old 09-30-2020, 07:41 PM   #12
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even if you buy the 3 leaf if its to stiff just pull a leaf out of each pack .

lots of times its cheeper to buy the hd pack option and do just this . i know it from me doing it and years in repair work the shops do it all the time .
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