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03-27-2009, 10:46 PM | #1 |
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Front Suspension help on an 80 2wd
My dad's 80 chevy is running 31" tires but the truck looks dipped up front, i was thinking on posibly getting some new coil springs maybe aftermarket to give a little lift, so does anyone know where i can get a good set or advice on the matter
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03-27-2009, 10:52 PM | #2 |
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Re: Front Suspension help on an 80 2wd
I used to have HD springs on the front of mine. They were in stock replacement springs from an auto parts store. They raised the front up a LOT over where the worn stock springs were. They cost less than $100 a few years ago for Moog branded ones.
If you look in my photos, you can see pics of it out in the woods looking like a 4X4 with 255/70/15 tires, the same size as it has now that it is lowered. Slonaker |
03-27-2009, 11:10 PM | #3 |
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Re: Front Suspension help on an 80 2wd
I would use moog hd coils
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
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03-27-2009, 11:18 PM | #4 |
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Re: Front Suspension help on an 80 2wd
Will thoose lift the truck much???
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03-27-2009, 11:23 PM | #5 |
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Re: Front Suspension help on an 80 2wd
about 2" if it has a small block
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03-27-2009, 11:34 PM | #6 |
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Re: Front Suspension help on an 80 2wd
my buddies truck it also has a 3" body lift and 32" tall tires
stock springs hd springs
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03-28-2009, 02:51 PM | #7 |
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Re: Front Suspension help on an 80 2wd
The truck looks good but i doubt my dad will want the body lift, he likes stuff stock and "normal", i think ill try thoose springs out bad case scenario i take em off and return them going back to the old ones.
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05-22-2009, 01:00 PM | #8 |
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Re: Front Suspension help on an 80 2wd
Orbot, I'm in the same boat. I was told to try Moog 6452 springs. They are the HD ones for the 1/2 tons. I just need an 1" lift or so too.
I sent you a PM about your front bumper - I'd love to see more pics and info on it please. Thanks! |
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