According to the '55-'56 service manual, the standard-issue quantity of
spring leaves (per side) is 4 - except Suburbans which received 6. If
the "heavy-duty" suspension was ordered, then the cars received 6 leaves
and the Suburban a 7th leaf.
I agree with Dave Homstad that 4 springs are too wimpy. My '55
Belvedere had a 5th leaf added per side years ago by my grandfather. It
provides the car a healthy stance (just a slight pitch-up in the rear)
and a good ride.
Why 5 leaves per side was not offered in between 4 and 6 leaves I don't
know - unless it was to minimize complexity and perhaps they just put
Suburban springs on when a sedan/coupe/convertible customer requested
the HD suspension? Whatever - but definitely would not recommend 4
leaves per side.
Jason Rogers
'55 Belvedere sedan
Warner Robins, GA
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