My springs are basically flat as they sit parked (unloaded) in the driveway, does this mean they are worn out? Can they be re-arched? Probably need new shocks as well as steering stabilizer since they look very old.
'82 K5 Silverado w/ 6.2
My springs are basically flat as they sit parked (unloaded) in the driveway, does this mean they are worn out? Can they be re-arched? Probably need new shocks as well as steering stabilizer since they look very old.
'82 K5 Silverado w/ 6.2
1982 K5 Blazer 4wd w/ 6.2 turbodiesel (Banks Sidewinder) w/ rear disk brakes, more to come . . .
Front? Rear? Both? Is the truck level, or does it sag?
My M1009 has 3/4 ton springs in the back and the heavy spring pack in the front from the factory. The regular civilian blazers all seem to ride low in the back end. I have the advantage of living about 30 miles from a spring manufacture so when I need leaf springs I just go there and spec what I want and they make them.
From a welder/fabricator point of view...I would not re-arch them as I don't think you will ever get close to new condition.
IMHO...Put a M1009 spring set in. I really like the way my truck rides.
Bilstien shocks are about the best.
Hope this helps....
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Most fronts from this vintage are flat.
Rear should be arched a bit.
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The front springs are actually inverted by at least an inch if not two, is that normal?
1982 K5 Blazer 4wd w/ 6.2 turbodiesel (Banks Sidewinder) w/ rear disk brakes, more to come . . .