Front leaf springs

[JohnDoe1]

The front leaf springs on my M1008 are sagged to the point of being inverted. I found a good deal on a set of 22-402-5LF springs made by John R Springs. Does anyone happen to know if this is a good match?

I'm sure the ride will be a bit more harsh from the heavier springs, but this isn't a daily driver. I've just got it arond for the weekend trip to Lowes for a ton of wood pellets, etc.

I seem to remember some rule about posting links to the item for sale, but a google search for 22-402-5LF will show the part from a bunch of different sellers.

Many thanks.

 

[M-1028]

The front leaf springs on my M1008 are sagged to the point of being inverted. I found a good deal on a set of 22-402-5LF springs made by John R Springs. Does anyone happen to know if this is a good match?

I'm sure the ride will be a bit more harsh from the heavier springs, but this isn't a daily driver. I've just got it arond for the weekend trip to Lowes for a ton of wood pellets, etc.

I seem to remember some rule about posting links to the item for sale, but a google search for 22-402-5LF will show the part from a bunch of different sellers.

Many thanks.

Inverted springs is normal on all of the straight axle Chevy's. That's how they came from the factory. I put Skyjacker springs on mine and it rode great. 4" lift springs and shackle flip will get you the best ride.

 

[11Echo]

The front leaf springs on my M1008 are sagged to the point of being inverted. I found a good deal on a set of 22-402-5LF springs made by John R Springs. Does anyone happen to know if this is a good match?

I'm sure the ride will be a bit more harsh from the heavier springs, but this isn't a daily driver. I've just got it arond for the weekend trip to Lowes for a ton of wood pellets, etc.

I seem to remember some rule about posting links to the item for sale, but a google search for 22-402-5LF will show the part from a bunch of different sellers.

Many thanks.

GM square body 4x4 Light Duty trucks were built with the front springs arched upward in the middle of the spring,(1973-1991).

 

[JohnDoe1]

Huh. I stand corrected! I just looks so close to the stops/bumpers on the frame that I thought for sure they were sagged significantly.

 

[vinny-socom1]

I was told you could use a set of rear springs up frt without the helper and get about 3" of lift and keep a good ride.

Vinny

 

[M-1028]

I was told you could use a set of rear springs up frt without the helper and get about 3" of lift and keep a good ride.

Vinny

Rear springs up front is a great upgrade, but it moves the axle forward a couple inches. Driveline and steering would need to be addressed.

 

[GPrez]

After 30-years of holding that heavy motor I'm sure they are sagging a little. I did a 2-1/2" lift on my M1009 a couple years ago, and last week a 2" lift on my M1028 and they both ride and handle much better than with the stock springs. I'd replace them even if it is with a stock height spring. New bushings in the springs help too!

 

[bftrain]

The front leaf springs on my M1008 are sagged to the point of being inverted. I found a good deal on a set of 22-402-5LF springs made by John R Springs. Does anyone happen to know if this is a good match?

I'm sure the ride will be a bit more harsh from the heavier springs, but this isn't a daily driver. I've just got it arond for the weekend trip to Lowes for a ton of wood pellets, etc.

I seem to remember some rule about posting links to the item for sale, but a google search for 22-402-5LF will show the part from a bunch of different sellers.

Many thanks.

Did you end up using these?