leaf spring question

they are the exact ones i showed in the picture above... you can order them under the mazda listing for your truck thru autozone. they are the ones i have on my truck now. i've had both air shocks (using a shared valve, and modifying them to use individual valves), and now the load carrying shocks. they are the same product number for a few of the old trucks regardless of make/model. but if you get a set for any b series they will work. its a coil spring built onto the shock itself. note: i did have to install mine upside down as the top of the shock (where the coil is) is big enough that i couldnt mount the top of the shock to the top mounting bolt. but they went on without problems upside down. havent had any kind of leaking issue with them being mounted upside down.

thanks.
how many miles do you have on them? 500lbs doesn't sound like much but if i can't get springs then its my only option i guess.
thank you very much for your help.

I've got about 7000 on mine so far. Best $75 I've spent so far. Full leaf pack on my truck, the load carrying shocks, and seeing how these trucks can handle some weight (i know I've had over 1000lbs on the back of mine, after doing the frame z) an additional 500 is quite a bit of extra carry capacity... Could see about getting a replacement set of springs from a truck at the junkyard, maybe even a set off a 4wd, just install the pack in your truck and install the rear axle as normal and add the load carrying shocks and almost not worry about your weight limit. Keep in mind if you put too much in the bed of your truck you can offset the balance enough that you could step on the gas and literally pull the front tires off the ground. Couple buddies and I had that happen in a stock 2200 ext cab with a heavy load of wet dirt... Couldn't go over 35mph without pulling tires off pavement, nor could we accelerate quickly from a stop...

Thanks. I had about 35 2x4's in the back (still very fresh) and it loaded my springs flat, and almost backwards actually, so I really need help haha. I thought about getting a used set of springs but I figured they would probably be in the same condition or maybe worse so I won't go that route. Are the 4x4 springs a direct replacement? Would it lift the rear end any? Also, can it be for any b series truck because parts for a b2600i are a pita to find.

I think the 4wd packs have an extra leaf, but not 100% sure on that... All 2wd packs *should* be the same, but once again not 100%. Not everyone uses their trucks to haul actual weight, so I really couldn't see the harm in getting a used set... And about the only difference between the 4wd rear compared to a 2wd rear, is the fact that the rear differentials are different. 4wd utilizes a leaf over axle setup (which only comes into play with placement of the leaf perches that are welded into the differential itself) which wont matter if you use your rear end.

UPDATE. so i got the Super lift add-a-leaf and love it. it replaced the stock overload spring but adds about 2-3 inches of lift haha. i had to run the torsen bars up but its still not level but its good enough. best part, it rides and handles WAY better now, it doesn't feel like a Cadillac anymore, much more firm now and a lot less body roll. cant wait to put a load on it now. BTW it cost $50 at my local 4 wheel parts. only took about 1 hour to install and i didn't have to remove the leaf pack to do it. just undid the u bolts and shock then the center pin and replaced the leaf. its not clamped together with the other springs so it makes it wayyy easier.

Next mission....an intake. and maybe a header if i can find a flange.

since i finally got a job... making the first set of headers to fit a b2600i is on my to do list. i am actually planning to make multiple sets if people are interested

I'd def, be interested if u can come up with a price.

i'll have an idea on price after i get the first set made. its gonna be a hand made set, and might come with your choice of either high temp painted your choice in color, or high temp painted and wrapped. the one thing that will make making these easy is the fact that i have access to a mandrel bender. other than that its all gonna be built by hand.