Leaf spring swap
Leaf spring swap
My 97 Safari back springs are bottoming out; they are steel leaves. I haul approximately 600lbs of tools and materials and would like to beef up the rear springs. Would a set of springs from a GM 1/2 ton truck bolt up? I haven't really had a close look yet at the spring setup in the Safari.
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H2OJoe
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Re: Leaf spring swap
S10 leafs from SD Truck Springs bolt right up and will lift the rear about 4-4 1/2". You'll have to cut or grind about a 1/2" off the center bolt that holds the pack together but other than that it's a direct bolt on. Look for the thread under the offroad section of this forum for details (4" lift under $300 or something like that).
Cheers,
Joe
Cheers,
Joe
2001 Astro LT AWD "Redneck Edition", 4" Custom Lift, 30x9.5R15LT on stock wheels, Hightop conversion, custom interior, custom roof racks, external solar shower, front recovery points. SOLD
1997 Astro LS AWD Starting build soon.
1997 Astro LS AWD Starting build soon.