Replacing factory leaf springs.

[JoeJoe1993]

I need ro replace the leaf springs on my 1997 GMC k1500 4x4 short bed. I was trying to figure out if I should put 3/1 or 4/1 springs on it? And where is the best place to buy online? Thanks!

 

[Erik the Awful]

Do you tow or haul loads in the bed often? What's your load weight or tongue weight? I sometimes tow with my '89, but I try to center the weight over the trailer axles, so I was able to go with 3/1 leafs. The ride doesn't suck.

 

[JoeJoe1993]

Do you tow or haul loads in the bed often? What's your load weight or tongue weight? I sometimes tow with my '89, but I try to center the weight over the trailer axles, so I was able to go with 3/1 leafs. The ride doesn't suck.

No I don't haul anything or pull anything either. Just a back and forth work ride. Is Rock Auto leaf springs ok to buy?

 

[95burban]

3/1, add helper bags if you need the extra capacity

 

[Erik the Awful]

Yup, but I'd buy a brand name rather than "Various Manufacturers". Then again, I went straight to Pull-A-Part for my rear leafs.

If you're never going to haul or pull anything, removing a leaf (2/1) gives a very nice ride. The PO of my truck did that, but I couldn't even hitch my trailer. If you were anywhere close I'd give you the old 2/1 spring packs.

 

[boy&hisdogs]

I put 4/1 leafs on my truck for a while but they rode like crap, even with a tool box and lumber rack. I went back to 3/1 and it rides much nicer, and I have no issues controlling trailers (that are a reasonable weight for a 1500 truck. )

 

[Caman96]

I replaced a 3/1 with a 4/1 on my 96 K1500 RCLB and love it!