Difference between 4WD and 2WD Rear Leaf Springs?

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08-18-2016, 10:48 PM

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Difference between 4WD and 2WD Rear Leaf Springs?

Hey guys, wondering if anyone knew if there was a difference between 2wd and 4wd leaf springs? The GM parts catalog does in fact list two different part #'s for 2wd vs 4wd leafs.

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08-19-2016, 01:02 PM

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i believe its two different weight capacities

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08-19-2016, 01:55 PM

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i believe its two different weight capacities

Yes I'm trying to get to the bottom of whether the 4wd leafs are stiffer / have a higher spring rate.

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08-19-2016, 02:09 PM

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I thought the 4wd leafs had an additional leaf pack? 2wd were 2 leafs and an overload, and 4wd was 3 leafs and overload. but don't quote me on it.

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08-19-2016, 02:17 PM

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I thought the 4wd leafs had an additional leaf pack? 2wd were 2 leafs and an overload, and 4wd was 3 leafs and overload. but don't quote me on it.

Mine 4wd leafs are 2 and an overload.

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08-19-2016, 02:37 PM

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Ahhh, that's why I said don't quote me lol. Now I'm just interested in knowing for sure.

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08-19-2016, 03:50 PM

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Don't quote me on this but

1500s may have the same rate vs 2500HD and 3500HD will have a higher spring rate.

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