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Dorman 22-617 Leaf Spring Assembly - Rear
Durable Leaf Spring Assembly for Chevrolet and GMC Trucks
The Dorman 22-617 leaf spring assembly is engineered to restore the rear suspension performance of your Chevrolet or GMC heavy-duty truck. Designed with high-quality steel and black bushings, this replacement leaf spring assembly offers reliable support and consistent load handling for models like the Chevrolet C30 and GMC K3500.
- Constructed from durable steel material for long-lasting strength
- Includes black bushings for smooth suspension articulation
- Standard suspension grade type suitable for replacement needs
- Features 10 leaves with a 2.5-inch width for balanced load distribution
- Designed for rear axle orientation with no axle modification required
- Load rate of 3955 lbs to support heavy-duty applications
- Leaf spring arch length of 4 inches and pack thickness of 4.04 inches
Detailed Description of Dorman Leaf Spring Assembly 22-617
This leaf spring assembly is specifically designed for rear suspension systems on Chevrolet and GMC trucks including the C30, C3500, K30, K3500, R30, R3500, V30, and V3500 models. The assembly consists of 10 steel leaves, each 2.5 inches wide, providing a robust and stable platform for load support. The black bushings included help reduce noise and vibration, enhancing ride quality. With a load rate of 3955 pounds, this leaf spring assembly meets standard replacement suspension requirements without the need for axle modifications or helper springs.
Common Applications and Problem Solving
- Restores sagging or worn rear suspension in Chevrolet C30 and GMC K3500 trucks
- Addresses uneven ride height and poor load handling
- Replaces broken or cracked leaf springs to improve vehicle stability
- Eliminates excessive rear-end bounce and improves towing capability
- Corrects alignment issues caused by damaged suspension components
Installation Notes and Tips
Installation of the Dorman 22-617 leaf spring assembly requires no axle modifications, making it a straightforward replacement for compatible Chevrolet and GMC models. Ensure the vehicle is properly supported and the suspension is unloaded before removal. Since mounting hardware is not included, reuse existing hardware if in good condition or source new hardware separately. Proper torque specifications should be followed to maintain suspension integrity and safety.
Quality Assurance and Warranty Information
Dorman manufactures this leaf spring assembly to meet or exceed OEM standards for material and performance. The steel construction and included bushings are designed for durability and consistent operation under heavy loads. While specific warranty details are not provided, Dorman products typically come with a limited warranty covering defects in material and workmanship. Verify warranty terms with the product documentation or supplier.
| Brand | Dorman |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 22-617 |
| Material | Acero |
| Material | Steel |
| Bushing Color | Black |
| Bushing Color | Negro |
| Bushing Color | Noir |
| Color | Black |
| Color | Negro |
| Color | Noir |
| Load Rate | 3955 |
| Suspension Grade Type | Reemplazo estándar |
| Suspension Grade Type | Standard |
| Leaf Quantity | 10 |
| 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 | 26 |
| Length Axis 2 | 26 |
| Pack Thickness | 4.04 |
| Leaf Spring Arch Length | 4 |
| Spring Research Institute Number | 22-617 |
This part fits 44 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Chevrolet | R3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1991 | Chevrolet | V3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1991 | GMC | R3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1991 | GMC | V3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1990 | Chevrolet | R3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1990 | Chevrolet | V3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1990 | GMC | R3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1990 | GMC | V3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1989 | Chevrolet | R3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1989 | Chevrolet | V3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1989 | GMC | R3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1989 | GMC | V3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1988 | Chevrolet | R30 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1988 | Chevrolet | V30 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1988 | GMC | R3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1988 | GMC | V3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1987 | Chevrolet | R30 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1987 | Chevrolet | V30 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1987 | GMC | R3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1987 | GMC | V3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1986 | Chevrolet | C30 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1986 | Chevrolet | K30 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1986 | GMC | C3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1986 | GMC | K3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1985 | Chevrolet | C30 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1985 | Chevrolet | K30 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1985 | GMC | C3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1985 | GMC | K3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1984 | Chevrolet | C30 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1984 | Chevrolet | K30 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1984 | GMC | C3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1984 | GMC | K3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1983 | Chevrolet | C30 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1983 | Chevrolet | K30 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1983 | GMC | C3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1983 | GMC | K3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | C30 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | K30 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1982 | GMC | C3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1982 | GMC | K3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | C30 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | K30 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1981 | GMC | C3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
| 1981 | GMC | K3500 | Rear | 9 Leaf / 1 Leaf = 10 Leaf Spring; 4.0625 In. Pack Thickness; 3,955 Lb. Average Capacity; w/RPO Code G52 (Heavy Duty Rear Springs); wo/Tip Inserts |
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