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Smooth68 · 03-03-2004, 12:05 PM

I have what I beleive to be factory overload springs if someone is interested - $25.00 plus shipping (from 72774)

chevy_fatman · 03-03-2004, 12:31 PM

Are those for leafs or coils? I might be interested.

dubie · 03-03-2004, 01:07 PM

those are for coils and if you weren't so damn far away, I would buy them ina second. I have been looking for a set for a year now

Under load, they add 500 lbs per side of carrying ability

**67sss** · 03-03-2004, 05:32 PM

coil overloads..still need em I have some here. PM if you want em.

Huck · 03-03-2004, 06:56 PM

Keep in mind that you need the lower axel supports that the springs engage. The overload spring install is the easy part. Getting the U bolts off --installing the new lower plate and putting the U bolts back---that is the fun. Save time and energy---get new U bolts and cut off the old ones. Cheap, quick, and fairly easy.

dubie · 03-03-2004, 07:05 PM

yeah mine either had them on the truck at one time or all the necessary mounting hardeware was installed at the factory. I have everything but the single leaf and the rubbers for it

krazy_texan · 03-03-2004, 11:57 PM

while thinking of it can someone post a pic of what overloads for leaf springs look like

chevy_fatman · 03-04-2004, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dubie
those are for coils

I should've looked better, they're for coils

looking for leaf ones.

Huck · 03-04-2004, 10:31 AM

Leaf overloads are like impossible to find for 1/2 ton's. I managed to get some springs, then had to make up the stops. You can probably have them made up at a Spring place for a lot cheaper then trying to find originals!! Mine mount on top of the existing leafs and then I had a buddy make some stops that I bolted onto the frame. You could also consider having a Spring place put in an additional overload leaf into your leaf pack which also does the job. 3/4 ton leafs will also help but hinder the unloaded ride a bit.

*botboy* · 03-05-2004, 02:01 AM

I have a set of coil overloads in MN if anyone would be interested...otherwise bump for ya!

03-03-2004, 12:05 PM	#1
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	Factory Overload Springs For Sale I have what I beleive to be factory overload springs if someone is interested - $25.00 plus shipping (from 72774) Attached Images __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

03-03-2004, 12:31 PM	#2
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	Are those for leafs or coils? I might be interested. __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

03-03-2004, 01:07 PM	#3
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	those are for coils and if you weren't so damn far away, I would buy them ina second. I have been looking for a set for a year now Under load, they add 500 lbs per side of carrying ability __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

03-03-2004, 05:32 PM	#4
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,322	dubie coil overloads..still need em I have some here. PM if you want em.

03-03-2004, 07:05 PM	#6
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	yeah mine either had them on the truck at one time or all the necessary mounting hardeware was installed at the factory. I have everything but the single leaf and the rubbers for it __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

03-03-2004, 06:56 PM	#5
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Keep in mind that you need the lower axel supports that the springs engage. The overload spring install is the easy part. Getting the U bolts off --installing the new lower plate and putting the U bolts back---that is the fun. Save time and energy---get new U bolts and cut off the old ones. Cheap, quick, and fairly easy.

03-03-2004, 11:57 PM	#7
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	while thinking of it can someone post a pic of what overloads for leaf springs look like __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

03-04-2004, 10:31 AM	#9
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Leaf overloads are like impossible to find for 1/2 ton's. I managed to get some springs, then had to make up the stops. You can probably have them made up at a Spring place for a lot cheaper then trying to find originals!! Mine mount on top of the existing leafs and then I had a buddy make some stops that I bolted onto the frame. You could also consider having a Spring place put in an additional overload leaf into your leaf pack which also does the job. 3/4 ton leafs will also help but hinder the unloaded ride a bit.

03-05-2004, 02:01 AM	#10
botboy Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Delano, MN Posts: 630	I have a set of coil overloads in MN if anyone would be interested...otherwise bump for ya!



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