What do I need to convert to rear coil springs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

GMC65Guy · 07-22-2008, 09:17 PM

Like the title says, what do I need to convert my leafs to coils??

joe231 · 07-22-2008, 09:52 PM

you need to buy my '64 short fleet, has everything you need, lol
check and see if your truck has the trailing arm cross member, then you need arms, coils, spring cups, panhard bar/mounts, and axle perches/ u-bolts

Fred T · 07-23-2008, 08:43 AM

While coils give a smoother ride, they also increase wheel hop.

Joey~AP · 07-23-2008, 08:45 AM

If you were in Texas, I would give you a 66 chassis.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 07-23-2008, 09:16 AM

no one really asked why you want to switch? You do have more options with the leaf springs in the rear, unless you are going to bag it and drop to the floor for some reason.

GMC65Guy · 07-23-2008, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

no one really asked why you want to switch? You do have more options with the leaf springs in the rear, unless you are going to bag it and drop to the floor for some reason.

Well, I'm planning on doing bags in the future. I want to lower the truck but at the moment Im looking for a semi cheap lowering system. I think im going to go wth lowering springs in front/spindles and lowering leafs in rear.

Do I have to do anything suspension wise if I lower the rear 4" with leafs??

@ Joey

I appreciate it man, if only i was closer.

07-22-2008, 09:17 PM	#1
GMC65Guy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stillwater,Oklahoma Posts: 130	What do I need to convert to rear coil springs? Like the title says, what do I need to convert my leafs to coils??

07-22-2008, 09:52 PM	#2
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: What do I need to convert to rear coil springs? you need to buy my '64 short fleet, has everything you need, lol check and see if your truck has the trailing arm cross member, then you need arms, coils, spring cups, panhard bar/mounts, and axle perches/ u-bolts __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 07-22-2008 at 09:53 PM.

07-23-2008, 08:43 AM	#3
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: What do I need to convert to rear coil springs? While coils give a smoother ride, they also increase wheel hop. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

07-23-2008, 08:45 AM	#4
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: What do I need to convert to rear coil springs? If you were in Texas, I would give you a 66 chassis. __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

07-23-2008, 09:16 AM	#5
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: What do I need to convert to rear coil springs? no one really asked why you want to switch? You do have more options with the leaf springs in the rear, unless you are going to bag it and drop to the floor for some reason. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

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