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Dorman 22-1205 Leaf Spring Assembly - Rear
Dorman 22-1205 Rear Leaf Spring Assembly
Dorman 22-1205 is a rear leaf spring assembly for Chevrolet Express 2500 and 3500, as well as GMC Savana 2500 and 3500 applications. Built from steel with an 8-leaf design, it is specified for rear suspension service where load support and ride control matter.
Key Features
- Steel leaf spring assembly for rear suspension use
- 8-leaf construction with a 2.5 in. leaf width
- Load rate: 3190
- Pack thickness: 4.244 in.
- Leaf spring arch length: 4.625 in.
- Up-turned eye attachment at both ends
- Bushings included; black bushings
- Standard replacement suspension grade
- Part number 22-1205
Detailed Description
This Dorman leaf spring assembly is built for rear suspension service on Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans that require an 8-leaf rear spring. It is listed for 1996-2024 Chevrolet Express 2500 and Express 3500, plus 1996-2024 GMC Savana 2500 and Savana 3500, with application notes that include 4.25 in. pack thickness and 3,190 lb. average capacity on select earlier models. The 22-1205 leaf spring assembly uses steel construction, includes bushings, and follows a standard replacement format for direct suspension service.
This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Sagging rear ride height
- Reduced load support in the rear suspension
- Uneven rear stance on work vans
- Excessive rear-end bounce or instability under cargo
- Worn leaf spring pack performance
Installation Notes and Fitment
Compatible with rear-position applications only. Fits 2021-2024 Chevrolet Express 2500, rear, 8 leaf; 2021-2024 Chevrolet Express 3500, rear, under 12,300 lb. GVW; 2021-2024 GMC Savana 2500, rear, 8 leaf; and 2021-2024 GMC Savana 3500, rear, under 12,300 lb. GVW.
- Fits 1996-2020 Chevrolet Express 2500, rear, 8 leaf; 4.25 in. pack thickness; 3,190 lb. average capacity
- Fits 1996-2020 Chevrolet Express 3500, rear, 8 leaf; 4.25 in. pack thickness; 3,190 lb. average capacity; under 12,300 lb. GVW
- Fits 1996-2020 GMC Savana 2500, rear, 8 leaf; 4.25 in. pack thickness; 3,190 lb. average capacity
- Fits 1996-2020 GMC Savana 3500, rear, 8 leaf; 4.25 in. pack thickness; 3,190 lb. average capacity; under 12,300 lb. GVW
Verify axle orientation, leaf count, pack thickness, and GVW before installation. Bushings are included, and mounting hardware is not listed as included.
Quality Assurance
Dorman supplies replacement suspension components for vehicle-specific service needs. Part number 22-1205 is built as a standard replacement leaf spring assembly for the listed Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana rear applications.
| Brand | Dorman |
| Part Number | 22-1205 |
| Material | Acero |
| Material | Steel |
| Bushing Color | Black |
| Bushing Color | Negro |
| Bushing Color | Noir |
| Color | Black |
| Color | Negro |
| Color | Noir |
| Load Rate | 3190 |
| Suspension Grade Type | Reemplazo estándar |
| Suspension Grade Type | Standard |
| Leaf Quantity | 8 |
| Leaf Width | 2.5 |
| Axle Orientation | Arrière |
| Axle Orientation | Rear |
| Axle Orientation | Trasero |
| Helper Spring | No |
| Helper Spring | Non |
| Axle Modification Needed | No |
| Axle Modification Needed | Non |
| Bushings Included | Oui |
| Bushings Included | Sí |
| Bushings Included | Yes |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Non |
| Length Axis 1 | 30 |
| Length Axis 2 | 30 |
| Pack Thickness | 4.244 |
| Leaf Spring Arch Length | 4.625 |
| Spring Research Institute Number | 22-1205 |
This part fits 116 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf |
| 2024 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2024 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf |
| 2024 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2023 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf |
| 2023 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2023 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf |
| 2023 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2022 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf |
| 2022 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2022 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf |
| 2022 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2021 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf |
| 2021 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2021 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf |
| 2021 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2020 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2020 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2020 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2020 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2019 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2019 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2019 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2019 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2018 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2018 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2018 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2018 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2017 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2017 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2017 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2017 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2016 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2016 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2016 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2016 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2015 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2015 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2015 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2015 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2014 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2014 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2013 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2013 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2013 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2013 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2012 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2012 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2012 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2012 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2011 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2011 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2010 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2010 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2009 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2009 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2009 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2009 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2008 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2008 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2008 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2008 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2007 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2007 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2007 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2007 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2006 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2006 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2005 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2005 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2004 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2004 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2003 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2003 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2002 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2002 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2001 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2001 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 2000 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 2000 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 1999 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 1999 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 1998 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 1998 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 1997 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 1997 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
| 1996 | GMC | Savana 2500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity |
| 1996 | GMC | Savana 3500 | Rear | 8 Leaf; 4.25 In. Pack Thickness; 3,190 Lb. Average Capacity; Under 12,300 Lb. GVW |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.