[69_C10]

Originally Posted by chevy_mike

Does the spring have the upper retainer holding it to the frame? If not, you are missing parts. Like the lower part of the spring, there is a retainer that bolts the spring to the control arm. You should have one for the top that bolts it to the frame.

BTW, NEVER weld a spring. The heat will cause the spring tempering to be lost and cause the spring to fail (sag, possible break, etc.).

Your only two options from stock would be doing a coilover setup or airbags.

If your frame in the area of the upper spring mount is rusted out, cut out, fix and reattach the spring like stock and you'll be fine.

Good luck.

Originally Posted by 500caddy

i agree. your missing parts. the long bolt and the half round shaped retaining bracket with the nut welded to it.,try going on line to lmc.com,,yearone.com,,classicindustries.com..one of those sites will have them.

THanks Chevy_Mike. Very good advice. I'm looking to lower the truck as much as possible without the C'Notch option in the rear. I'm guessing the shorter spring will be my cenario in the back.