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1963 - 1972 Chevy Truck Auxiliary Overload Helper Leaf Springs for Trailing Arm/coil spring rear

Hello folks.

I am curious if any of you have trucks with these mounted on them as I am curious how they mount.

I have seen diagrams on various parts sites, so I get the idea of how/where it mounts.

I was just curious how they really look, mounted up on the frame, if they clear a spare under the bed, etc..

I have come across a few sets for sale, thought it might be neat to add some to my old '65, but not something I actually need, just thought it would be fun.

So, poking around doing research, thanks.

-Woog

Woog - This web catalog page from LMC for an Auxiliary Overload Helper Spring (pictured below) is what popped up in my initial search on the web.

The 2nd pic below is one I found at 67-72chevytrucks.com board.

From what I can see, these being mounted on the frame rail itself should not cause any interference with spare tire.

ah, interesting.

I was looking for photos, I have seen the various diagrams on the parts sites.

Thanks.

If anyone has any existing photos, I'd love to see them or you can email them to me.

Let me know, thanks.

-Woog

Woog - The 2nd pic I attached is an actual photo. I'll see though if I can locate any more.

I think they are mounted in different ways. They are nice to have. A set I had my original 65 c20 got tossed by Pop. "I hauled your springs to the dump" I was mad, they were gone, no recovering them. Those mounted differently than what is shown in the photos above, they had attachments at the axle and the frame.

Woog - Here's another picture of a '69 C20 chassis with the helper springs installed, also from the 67-72chevytrucks.com board.

In this one you can see the auxillary springs mount on the exterior sides of the frame rails, well clear of the spare tire area between the rails.

Thanks Gdads51.

So, that is how they mount up, ok, I get it now.

Outside of the frame rail and pointing towards the rear axle.

Thanks for the replies folks.

If anyone comes along and has photos, information to add, please do.

-Woog