overload springs for 10 Chevy dually
I upgraded to a 2012 Eagle Cap 1160 double slide camper and am due to pick it up in a week. We are selling our 2008 Arctic Fox 990 in order to upgrade. I drive a Chevy dually with diesel. I pull a 20...
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Why no overload springs? If they do not come from the factory, then you do not need them. Some owners have removed the overload springs to make the ride smoother, but hopefully that did not happen to your truck.
As long as you have 2-3" clearance between the top of the tire and bottom of the wheelwell, you are fine. The truck is designed to sag a little bit while loaded. If the springs did not settle about 1" per 750 pounds added to the truck, then you would ride like a lumber wagon.
Fred.
As long as you have 2-3" clearance between the top of the tire and bottom of the wheelwell, you are fine. The truck is designed to sag a little bit while loaded. If the springs did not settle about 1" per 750 pounds added to the truck, then you would ride like a lumber wagon.
Fred.
