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97guns · 07-20-2006, 05:21 PM

ive really never seen rear coils on a vehicle from this era much less a truck. every late 60-early 70 car ive had/seen has always had rear leafs. is there an advantage in having rear coils over leafs?

07-20-2006, 05:21 PM	#1
97guns Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: san jose Posts: 54	very surprised when i found out my '71 has rear coil springs !!!! ive really never seen rear coils on a vehicle from this era much less a truck. every late 60-early 70 car ive had/seen has always had rear leafs. is there an advantage in having rear coils over leafs?