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Dorman 22-1659 Leaf Spring Assembly - Rear
Durable Leaf Spring Assembly for Chevrolet and GMC Trucks
The Dorman 22-1659 leaf spring assembly is engineered to restore suspension performance on Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD and GMC Sierra 3500 HD trucks. Designed as a standard replacement, this assembly offers reliable support and consistent load handling for rear axle applications.
- Constructed from high-strength steel for durability and longevity
- Includes four leaves with a 3-inch width for balanced load distribution
- Black powder-coated finish resists corrosion and wear
- Comes with black bushings to reduce noise and vibration
- Rated for a 2700 lb load capacity suitable for heavy-duty use
- Designed for rear axle orientation with no axle modification required
- Standard replacement grade for direct fit and reliable performance
Product Details and Specifications
This Dorman leaf spring assembly (part number 22-1659) features a pack thickness of 2.57 inches and a leaf spring arch length of 6.688 inches, providing the necessary flexibility and strength for heavy-duty suspension systems. The assembly includes four steel leaves, each 3 inches wide, designed to evenly distribute weight and maintain vehicle stability under load. The black bushings included help minimize suspension noise and improve ride quality. This assembly is intended for rear axle installation on Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD and GMC Sierra 3500 HD models, ensuring a precise fit without the need for axle modifications.
Common Applications and Problem Solving
- Replacement for worn or broken leaf springs causing sagging or uneven ride height
- Restores proper load support for heavy-duty towing and hauling
- Eliminates excessive suspension noise and vibration due to worn bushings
- Corrects rear axle misalignment or instability issues
- Improves overall vehicle handling and safety on rough or uneven terrain
Installation Notes and Tips
Installation of the Dorman 22-1659 leaf spring assembly requires standard suspension tools and mechanical knowledge. Since mounting hardware is not included, ensure you have the appropriate bolts, nuts, and U-bolts for your specific vehicle model. Verify the rear axle orientation and confirm compatibility with your Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD or GMC Sierra 3500 HD before installation. Proper torque specifications should be followed to maintain suspension integrity and safety.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Dorman manufactures this leaf spring assembly to meet or exceed OEM standards for material strength and durability. The steel construction and corrosion-resistant black finish contribute to long service life. This part is backed by Dorman's quality assurance processes, providing confidence in fit and function. Please refer to Dorman's official warranty policy for detailed coverage information.
| Brand | Dorman |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 22-1659 |
| Material | Acero |
| Material | Steel |
| Bushing Color | Black |
| Bushing Color | Negro |
| Bushing Color | Noir |
| Color | Black |
| Color | Negro |
| Color | Noir |
| Load Rate | 2700 |
| Suspension Grade Type | Reemplazo estándar |
| Suspension Grade Type | Standard |
| Leaf Quantity | 4 |
| Leaf Width | 3 |
| 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 | 29 |
| Length Axis 2 | 29 |
| Pack Thickness | 2.57 |
| Leaf Spring Arch Length | 6.688 |
| Spring Research Institute Number | 22-1659 |
This part fits 48 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Body Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2019 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2018 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | Standard Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2018 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | Extended Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2018 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2018 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | Standard Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2018 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | Extended Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2018 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2017 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | Standard Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2017 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | Extended Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2017 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2017 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | Standard Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2017 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | Extended Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2017 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2016 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | Standard Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2016 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | Extended Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2016 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2016 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | Standard Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2016 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | Extended Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2016 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2015 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | Standard Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2015 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | Extended Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2015 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2015 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | Standard Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2015 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | Extended Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2015 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | Standard Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2014 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | Standard Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2014 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2013 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | Standard Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2013 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | Extended Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2013 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2013 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | Standard Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2013 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | Extended Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2013 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2012 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | Standard Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2012 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | Extended Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2012 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2012 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | Standard Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2012 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | Extended Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2012 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | Standard Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | Extended Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 HD | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2011 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | Standard Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2011 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | Extended Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
| 2011 | GMC | Sierra 3500 HD | Crew Cab Pickup | Rear | 3 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 4 Leaf Spring; 2.5625 In. Pack Thickness; 2,700 Lb. Average Capacity; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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