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Hey Guys,
Looking to get some new leaf springs for my 95 Chevy S10. There are two different versions the manufacture has.
1982-1994
These have an arch of 7 1/2
http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=14301995-2004
These have an arch of 8 1/4
http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=18170
These are more expensive only because they are in higher demand because they also fit newer years :sick:All the other dimensions are exactly the same between the two except for the arch size.
Is 0.75 inches difference worth spending $130.00 more?
The arch is kinda confusing to me, and any help or advice is much appreciated.
Appreciate your time
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see if this last paragraph helps. The way I read it the
lower arch is better.I think it might be important to note that the first set of springs is listed to fit only s10’s up to 1994, and your truck is a 1995. IF they fir the 95 properly, I would think that the manufacturer would list them to fit a 95. It might be a good idea to give them a call and see what they have to say, there might be some reason why they can’t be used that you are missing.
For general street usage, the main differences the spring arch will have are in ride height, and load carrying capacity.
More spring arch means more ride height, and more load carrying capacity.
If the rear ride height isn’t a huge concern for you, and you don’t need the ability to carry very heavy loads, then the lower arch springs will server you fine. If you have over sized tires, and / or make a habit of loading the truck up with lots of weight, then I would spring for the higher arch (sorry for the pun couldn’t resist).
Actually, OP, you want to look at the manufacturer sticker. It’s either on the driver side door or pillar B door jam down towards the step. WHEN was the truck made? As you have 95 MODEL< that could have been made in 94 easy. One thing I learned about GM is it has so many modifications and options and VIN based particularities.....
Parts fitment is based on the vehicle model year, not on when the vehicle was actually manufactured (with some exceptions, but those are generally well documented).
I will give the manufacture a buzz and see what they say. As far as heavy loads, it’s only used to haul little things like mulch etc…
@ukrkoz I did check the manufacture sticker, and the date was 09/94.The difference between the two springs I listed above, are only 0.75 inches in arch. Same load and stats on everything else.
If the 94 leaf springs will fit with the arch being only 0.75 smaller then the stock springs, I will save $130.00 by getting the 94. I believe at the very least, all I would have to do is jack them up a little to get the holes to line up?
Really appreciate all your help and advice. Means a lot!
In your case id go with the lower arch. i did some on the same truck a 95 too. they fit just fine and are cheaper. also are great if you dont haul heavy things or care about ride height
[quote=”jdub1022″ post=106876]In your case id go with the lower arch. i did some on the same truck a 95 too. they fit just fine and are cheaper. also are great if you dont haul heavy things or care about ride height[/quote]
Awesome. Nice to know you did this as well. I think that’s what I’m going to do. I don’t think 3 quarters of an inch difference between the two will make a dramatic difference from stock.
Really appreciate all your help, and advice. banana:
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