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Robert555 · 07-24-2023, 01:22 PM

Hi. I have a 1970 K2500 that is still a work truck. I normally over load it. Some time back I broke a couple teeth of the pinion gear of the stock Dana 60 so I replaced it with a corporate 14 bolt which I really like. The truck has 3,000 lb. rated rear rims and 3,750 lb. rated KO2's. I know none of this changes the GVW, but I'm tired of pulling the eyes off the front shocks. I want the truck to stay flat when loaded with 1-1/2 to 2 yards of gravel. I have been eyeing the 4100 lb. General Spring rear leafs for some time and am now ready to purchase. However, I first wanted to find out if anyone has them and what its like driving the truck empty. Is it still drivable on bumpy dirt roads? What did you use for shocks? Like I said, I know it doesn't change the GVW, just curios what those who have that setup think about them. Thanks!

07-24-2023, 01:22 PM	#1
Robert555 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 5	1970 K2500 super HD rear leaf springs Hi. I have a 1970 K2500 that is still a work truck. I normally over load it. Some time back I broke a couple teeth of the pinion gear of the stock Dana 60 so I replaced it with a corporate 14 bolt which I really like. The truck has 3,000 lb. rated rear rims and 3,750 lb. rated KO2's. I know none of this changes the GVW, but I'm tired of pulling the eyes off the front shocks. I want the truck to stay flat when loaded with 1-1/2 to 2 yards of gravel. I have been eyeing the 4100 lb. General Spring rear leafs for some time and am now ready to purchase. However, I first wanted to find out if anyone has them and what its like driving the truck empty. Is it still drivable on bumpy dirt roads? What did you use for shocks? Like I said, I know it doesn't change the GVW, just curios what those who have that setup think about them. Thanks!