I have a 00 1/2 ton chev and would really like to firm up the rear suspension. Ive heard 3/4 ton springs are the same length and size and would fit. I would assume I would need longer U-bolts for a taller spring pack.
Should have mentioned I already have an add-a-leaf which added 2" of height, which matchs my torsion bar index in the front. Where would my ride height be with 3/4 ton springs alone?
I went ahead and watched some of the MLF coverage. Wheeler didn’t make the cut but the bigger story was the Poche/Avera fallout.
Kinda funny listening to both sides of the story and putting together the scenario, reading between the lines.
got this tackled today took about 3 hours to get both sides done. Didnt even get to use a torch....
Thought I was golden with just jacking it up and I could get to everything but no luck. Had to remove the entire axle hub and brake assembly to get to what I needed. Was a pain but still better then taking off the entire pivot arm.
Axle bearings were already greased and in great shape thankfully. Got both leaf springs installed and its ready for the road again.
Probably going to have my electric brakes checked, I am not touching anything with the brake drums. Based on what I saw it doesn't look like my electric brakes have been working anyway. Brakes are nice to have if its slippery out
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I have a 00 1/2 ton chev and would really like to firm up the rear suspension. Ive heard 3/4 ton springs are the same length and size and would fit. I would assume I would need longer U-bolts for a taller spring pack.
Should have mentioned I already have an add-a-leaf which added 2" of height, which matchs my torsion bar index in the front. Where would my ride height be with 3/4 ton springs alone?
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