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I've searched the internet and found lots of great info. Except I still cant narrow down which are the best to get? The springs I put in last year were rated at 1950lbs and the Cummins ate them up with a 2 inch re-arch on new springs. The spring sites give me more choices of, 2150, 2200, and 2775lbs rating for a 73-87 3/4 ton Chevy. But then the 73-87 Blazer has the 2350lbs rating. And the 1/2 ton Chevys give you the same ratings as the 3/4ton. I'm looking for the flex, smoother ride, durability against the weight of the Cummins. Plus the 200lbs bumper on the front. So if anyone has experience with these please let me know.
Quote from: tlane3546 on May 23, 2016, 06:52:24 PMI've searched the internet and found lots of great info. Except I still cant narrow down which are the best to get? The springs I put in last year were rated at 1950lbs and the Cummins ate them up with a 2 inch re-arch on new springs. The spring sites give me more choices of, 2150, 2200, and 2775lbs rating for a 73-87 3/4 ton Chevy. But then the 73-87 Blazer has the 2350lbs rating. And the 1/2 ton Chevys give you the same ratings as the 3/4ton. I'm looking for the flex, smoother ride, durability against the weight of the Cummins. Plus the 200lbs bumper on the front. So if anyone has experience with these please let me know.I added the 87 chev 1 ton spring which I thought was rated at 2600 ea. I pulled out two leaves and installed them. My Cummins flattened them in about 6 months. I am going to reinstall the two leaves and hope the springs aren't ruined. That is one heavy motor!
Quote from: Flyin6 on May 25, 2016, 09:12:27 PMQuote from: tlane3546 on May 23, 2016, 06:52:24 PMI've searched the internet and found lots of great info. Except I still cant narrow down which are the best to get? The springs I put in last year were rated at 1950lbs and the Cummins ate them up with a 2 inch re-arch on new springs. The spring sites give me more choices of, 2150, 2200, and 2775lbs rating for a 73-87 3/4 ton Chevy. But then the 73-87 Blazer has the 2350lbs rating. And the 1/2 ton Chevys give you the same ratings as the 3/4ton. I'm looking for the flex, smoother ride, durability against the weight of the Cummins. Plus the 200lbs bumper on the front. So if anyone has experience with these please let me know.I added the 87 chev 1 ton spring which I thought was rated at 2600 ea. I pulled out two leaves and installed them. My Cummins flattened them in about 6 months. I am going to reinstall the two leaves and hope the springs aren't ruined. That is one heavy motor!The motor is heavy for sure, but I'm betting that 1000lb bumper isn't helping :P
They probably were jousting, got to have some fun. Plus I bet it would knock a door down nice.Back in the 70s ride was not a factor like it seems to be now. People want high rates but a soft ride?
Quote from: JR on June 02, 2016, 11:02:00 AMThey probably were jousting, got to have some fun. Plus I bet it would knock a door down nice.Back in the 70s ride was not a factor like it seems to be now. People want high rates but a soft ride?It was used to trip roadside bombs...
i think ive decided to go with the 2350lbs 5/1 leaf springs from a k5 blazer. any thoughts?
Oh no they aren't K5 front springs, they are k5 rear springs.