My '68 Camper Special has been in my family since it was brand new. The rear leaf springs are mismatched (one extra leaf on the driver's side), and I was told it came this way from the factory. The story goes that when the truck had a camper on it, it would ride level because of the extra leaf on one side. Has anyone else heard of this?
In any event, now that the truck is a driver and I have no plans to put a camper on it, I would prefer it to ride level. Anyone know the best/easiest way to accomplish this goal? Can I take one leaf out of the driver's side leaf spring? Do I need to replace the driver's side leaf spring? Do I need to replace them both?
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Re: Leaf Springs
Since you"re in rust free California I'd try removing a leaf and see what happens.
Be careful they are under pressure, the best way is to get two big C clamps to hold them together while you remove the center bolt.
then slowly loosen the clamps.
If that doesn't do the trick try putting the leaf in the other side.
Be careful they are under pressure, the best way is to get two big C clamps to hold them together while you remove the center bolt.
then slowly loosen the clamps.
If that doesn't do the trick try putting the leaf in the other side.