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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 09:26 PM
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My father 99 RCSB needs a set of new leaf springs.

Has anyone replaced these before to recommend or give reviews on brand/place to purchase.

I know I could get them re-arched but they are just shot, reversed arched with no load and rusted out. Between towing a boat, age, and midwest rust they are done.

I just had the bed off to replace his drivers side shackle that broke clean off due to rust.

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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 09:30 PM
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Check with dealer, when i replaced my single leaf with the 2500hd 5 leaf they were less than about any other option i had found at the time!!!
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 09:24 PM
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Depending on your dads budget I would suggest a set of deavers they are pretty much the best leaf springs you can buy but arent exactly cheap.
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If your dads truck has the single (technically i think there are three, the big main one a smaller one and then a little short piece under it all) leaf pack, upgrade to a set of at least 5 leaf if youre towing with it!!! Some of the z71s had good springs and the 2500hd springs will bolt in
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Originally Posted by LJ93Z28GM
My father 99 RCSB needs a set of new leaf springs.

Has anyone replaced these before to recommend or give reviews on brand/place to purchase.

I know I could get them re-arched but they are just shot, reversed arched with no load and rusted out. Between towing a boat, age, and midwest rust they are done.

I just had the bed off to replace his drivers side shackle that broke clean off due to rust.

TIA
1999 - 2012 Chevy Silverado / GMC Sierra 1500 Leaf Springs

I bought a set for mine. I believe I got the 5 pack. You can also get the new bolts from the same site.
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