m5040 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 My 84 R model single axle just broke a rear leave and it only had 7 in main and 10 in helper (was a jiff lock truck). Seems like most dumps have at lease 9 or 11 leaves in the main. The spring shops rate the 9 and 11 springs as 23,000 lb. Can anyone shed light on what the difference is since they are rated with the same weight capacity?They also make a 11 leaf HD with 27K capacity. But I am kinda looking for a used set (and wont be able to tell 11 standard or 11 HD). Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25475-broke-spring-2x-dump-now-to-replace-with-9-or-11-leaves-or/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Where are you located? I have three sets I'll look at tomorrow. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25475-broke-spring-2x-dump-now-to-replace-with-9-or-11-leaves-or/#findComment-122587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m5040 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 Connecticut, kinda heavy to ship I would guess Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25475-broke-spring-2x-dump-now-to-replace-with-9-or-11-leaves-or/#findComment-122655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Yes, but Macungie is only ten days away. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25475-broke-spring-2x-dump-now-to-replace-with-9-or-11-leaves-or/#findComment-122664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 All three I looked at have nine leafs. Two don't have overloads. The other has two tapered leafs for overloads. It is a '84. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25475-broke-spring-2x-dump-now-to-replace-with-9-or-11-leaves-or/#findComment-122675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m5040 Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 Ok, I will keep it in mind, I am leaning toward 11 leaves and looking around locally. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25475-broke-spring-2x-dump-now-to-replace-with-9-or-11-leaves-or/#findComment-122676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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