Suspension needed in c10 with 454 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Joe_1972_C10 · 04-07-2012, 05:28 PM

I am about to drop a 454 into my c10 (which has an in-line 6 in it now). It has the original slushy coils and feels more like a boat ride than pavement cruiser! Just wondering if you guys have any suggestions for what would be best to instal considering the added weight of the 454. I am looking for a more solid ride all around. Thanks for any suggestions.
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**N2TRUX** · 04-09-2012, 11:06 AM

That depends on the ride height your looking for. If your going to replace the springs you can opt for cutting a coil and see if that firms it up to your satisfaction. Beyond that you can replace the stock spring with a BB coil, or go with an aftermerket lowering spring.

**N2TRUX** · 04-09-2012, 11:07 AM

That depends on the ride height your looking for. If your going to replace the springs you can opt for cutting a coil and see if that firms it up to your satisfaction. Beyond that you can replace the stock spring with a BB coil, or go with an aftermerket lowering spring.

**N2TRUX** · 04-09-2012, 11:07 AM

Welcome to the forum Joe_1972_C10. That depends on the ride height your looking for. If your going to replace the springs you can opt for cutting a coil and see if that firms it up to your satisfaction. Beyond that you can replace the stock spring with a BB coil, or go with an aftermerket lowering spring.

Watts · 04-11-2012, 03:41 AM

I think N2TRUX wants you to REALLY tell him what ride height you want

and welcome!

Watts

andrewmp6 · 04-11-2012, 04:45 AM

I think his pc has a stutter lol.

04-07-2012, 05:28 PM	#1
Joe_1972_C10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2	Suspension needed in c10 with 454 I am about to drop a 454 into my c10 (which has an in-line 6 in it now). It has the original slushy coils and feels more like a boat ride than pavement cruiser! Just wondering if you guys have any suggestions for what would be best to instal considering the added weight of the 454. I am looking for a more solid ride all around. Thanks for any suggestions. Posted via Mobile Device

04-09-2012, 11:06 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Suspension needed in c10 with 454 That depends on the ride height your looking for. If your going to replace the springs you can opt for cutting a coil and see if that firms it up to your satisfaction. Beyond that you can replace the stock spring with a BB coil, or go with an aftermerket lowering spring. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-09-2012, 11:07 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Suspension needed in c10 with 454 That depends on the ride height your looking for. If your going to replace the springs you can opt for cutting a coil and see if that firms it up to your satisfaction. Beyond that you can replace the stock spring with a BB coil, or go with an aftermerket lowering spring. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-09-2012, 11:07 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Suspension needed in c10 with 454 Welcome to the forum Joe_1972_C10. That depends on the ride height your looking for. If your going to replace the springs you can opt for cutting a coil and see if that firms it up to your satisfaction. Beyond that you can replace the stock spring with a BB coil, or go with an aftermerket lowering spring. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-11-2012, 03:41 AM	#5
Watts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Newton, IA Posts: 16	Re: Suspension needed in c10 with 454 I think N2TRUX wants you to REALLY tell him what ride height you want and welcome! Watts

04-11-2012, 04:45 AM	#6
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Suspension needed in c10 with 454 I think his pc has a stutter lol.



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