the carrying capacity is not just in the spring, but also the rear end. those
semi-floating rears can't handle a lot of weight. Also, the brakes are marginal
on the ½ ton, which is the most important thing to consider when carrying more
weight.
BelAir Bob wrote:
> ----------
> > why would you want a ½ ton crew cab. its near its carying capacity
> already. Add
> > more cab to it and you carry anything at all, except groceries or your
> son and
> > the fat kid next door to baseball practice?
>
> You don't loose the carrying capacity if you use Suburban or "Heavy Half"
> rear springs. The beauty of a truck like this you can still hual
> lumber/engine parts etc. and still carry several people in comfort. Not to
> mention, the look really cool.
>
>
> Robert
> ***** 82 thru 91 GMC 1/2 ton Crew Cab short bed *****
> 57 Belair Sport Coupe restored to factory specs.
> 55 - 2 3100, 3105 & 6400
> and a few others
>
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