Load is not critical to me. I am more concerned with ride. Monos sound
good because they give more on the bumps. My truck drives like it's got
extra heavy duty springs. I gotta creep over speed bumps so I don't get
launched through the roof! Going over simple "waves" or uneven conrete
slabs on the freeway is an event in itself. I put new shocks on it and it
didn't seem to make a difference.
Boo hoo, hoo, hoo... (:>(
Help me guys!
Tom B. '57 Stepside 3200
-----Original Message-----
From: George Long [SMTP:longgw@nni.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 1999 9:58 AM
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] Monoleaf Springs
Heres an Idea, if you want load capacity and alow ride in addition to the
monos
add air bags.
Nate Long
54 3600
-----Original Message-----
From: jack halton [SMTP:safesix@worldnet.att.net]
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 1999 10:24 PM
To: Tom Burt; 'oletrucks'
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Monoleaf Springs
Tom,
I think you already have a reply from someone who installed monoleafs on
the
front - well I put them on the rear. I haven't done any major hauling , but
have undoubtedly lost some load capacity (also installed 2" lowering
saddles
at the same time) so the total drop is about 4". Gas shocks from NAPA work
great. Ride is improved from stock, there is more spring compliance with
monoleafs, but the ride is not bouncy at all. I am pleased with them. Had
to
do some grinding so they would fit the shackles.
Jack / Winter PArk FL
----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Burt <tburt@hirose.com>
To: 'oletrucks' <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 1999 2:38 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] Monoleaf Springs
> I am considering a change to monoleaf springs and need experienced
advice.
> I realize that it will lower the truck considerably and effect its load
> carrying capacity and handling.
>
> 1.) What kind of ride would I expect? Better than the stock springs or
> worse?
>
> 2.) Do I need to adapt to the existing shackles?
>
> In the present condition with stock springs, the ride is soooo rough you
> need a kidney belt!
>
> Tom B. '57 Stepside 3200
>
>
>
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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