63 K1000 Front Springs Question

[roadrunr63]

Got to pull the front leaf springs out from under my 63 K1000 for rebuild or replace. One spring hobbled together mismatched leafs, other looks original 7 leafs......So was 7 leaf original fitment, 2 extra leafs for the heavier engine? From what looks available in catalogs/spring shops for aftermarket springs, looks like 5 leaf was original for Chevy. Anyone have an original leaf spring they would sell for parts? Thanks and Happy New Year!

[roadrunr63]

Anybody have experience with LMC front leaf springs for a K1000 and will 5 leafs hold up the V6?

[bigblockv6]

What will most likely happen with the 5 leaf springs is the weight of the V6 will make the front end drop quite a bit, I 've seen the results on a 67 Suburban and it didn't look right at all.

[FetchMeAPepsi]

All I've heard about LMC is stay away. Chinese made stuff that fails more often than not.

[roadrunr63]

Thanks Fetch, appreciate the reply!.....Hoping to find a used original front spring to buy for parts, and then have my springs rebuilt-re-arched by my local spring shop here in Vermont....