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robby · 01-21-2003, 01:06 AM

My 72 GMC has had the driver's front spring replaced. The guy who had it put in a three leaf spring when the original had a two leaf. It sits 2" higher on the driver's side. I talked to a parts guy last weekend and he said "just remove the extra leaf. It looks possible, is this guy full of it? Advice please.
Robby

Pont · 01-21-2003, 01:23 AM

Robby (interesting spelling, I used to go by Robby as a kid), anyway, I think that sounds right. I'm guessing you should be able to remove one leaf. You might or might not have to cut-down the centering pin in the leaf pack, depending on how it sits on the leaf pad and how high the pad sits above the axle. I think you'll have to tear it down and become more educated once it's apart. I've never done this but it sounds do-able. Let us know how it turns out.

01-21-2003, 01:06 AM	#1
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	72 K10 front spring question My 72 GMC has had the driver's front spring replaced. The guy who had it put in a three leaf spring when the original had a two leaf. It sits 2" higher on the driver's side. I talked to a parts guy last weekend and he said "just remove the extra leaf. It looks possible, is this guy full of it? Advice please. Robby __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

01-21-2003, 01:23 AM	#2
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Robby (interesting spelling, I used to go by Robby as a kid), anyway, I think that sounds right. I'm guessing you should be able to remove one leaf. You might or might not have to cut-down the centering pin in the leaf pack, depending on how it sits on the leaf pad and how high the pad sits above the axle. I think you'll have to tear it down and become more educated once it's apart. I've never done this but it sounds do-able. Let us know how it turns out. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"



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