Can someone measure stock rear springs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

retodd7711 · 09-24-2009, 08:04 PM

I need a height measurement of stock rear springs please.
Or if you have drop springs can you measure those.
I have a pair that are 12" high and need to know how they compare
to stock height.
Thanks
Todd

nsuengineer06 · 09-24-2009, 09:56 PM

I can do it for you tomorrow after work if I can remember.. lol I've got a set of stock springs laying in the shop.

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-24-2009, 10:04 PM

i can measure a set now that are stock but there installed ok with that ?

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-24-2009, 10:13 PM

todd,
my stock (1971 ) truck sitting empty ( c10 lwb ) the springs are 9 3/4" tall

retodd7711 · 09-25-2009, 06:36 AM

Hey guys.
Even if you have a set of drop springs.
I'd appreciate a measurement.
Just say 2" drop X" tall
Thanks

BB72CHEVKT · 09-25-2009, 04:13 PM

Anyone have the height of stock or drop spring that have not been installed?

My Alter Ego · 09-25-2009, 04:47 PM

Check the ECE website, if memory serves they had height info listed for stock springs as well as lowered. I recall a measurement of 13" for stock springs however don't remember if that was for a 1/2 or 3/4 ton. Good luck.

KMACD71 · 09-25-2009, 08:34 PM

I measured a set I have in my shed and they're both 12.5". I put drop springs on so I assume these were probably the original 38 year old springs. Closer to 13" is probably what they started out as way back then. The truck is a 71 1/2 ton. Hope this helps.

nsuengineer06 · 09-25-2009, 09:05 PM

I measured my set that I took off the other day. They measured about 12-3/4"... Remember, these are like 42 years old!

Here ya go.

Ray Rust · 09-25-2009, 09:13 PM

I just measured a brand new set of drop springs , that I have in the shed they measure 10inches and from memory they were 3inch drop ... hope this helps Cheers Ray

retodd7711 · 09-26-2009, 09:17 AM

Thanks guys for all your help.
If anyone else has a set I'd appreciate you chiming in with a measurement.
Todd

Richard H. · 09-26-2009, 10:21 AM

If I can find them I will measure my old springs but my spid for my 71 c 10 said Hvy Susp. The picture I dug up is the new vs old springs for a 4" drop. The thing at the time that got my attention was the old spring was made of heavier stock. Just sayin that may be a difference also in stock springs as to why yours measures 12".

Richard H. · 09-26-2009, 12:30 PM

I did find my old ones and they do measure 13" and are made of 3/4 " stock. If yours are like 11/16 or 5/8" at 12" , I would guess they are for a 2" drop?

*vegaschevy* · 09-26-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard H.

If I can find them I will measure my old springs but my spid for my 71 c 10 said Hvy Susp. The picture I dug up is the new vs old springs for a 4" drop. The thing at the time that got my attention was the old spring was made of heavier stock. Just sayin that may be a difference also in stock springs as to why yours measures 12".

That is because the taller spring will be softer. think of it as a 3 foot bar un coiled versus a 5 foot bar. the 5 foot bar will bend easier. So by using a thicker rod it stiffens it up a bit over a 4" drop spring. the shorter spring is essentially a shorter rod with equal coils so it can be thinner rod. This is where the problem comes in with what he is trying to do. I think he wants a drop from cutting his springs. his measurements might get him in the ball park but more then likely they wont.
Coil spacing, rod diameter, rod length all take in to account of a springs rate and static and installed height.

retodd7711 · 09-26-2009, 07:51 PM

Same # of coils (7)

retodd7711 · 09-26-2009, 07:53 PM

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09-24-2009, 08:04 PM	#1
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Can someone measure stock rear springs? I need a height measurement of stock rear springs please. Or if you have drop springs can you measure those. I have a pair that are 12" high and need to know how they compare to stock height. Thanks Todd __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

09-24-2009, 09:56 PM	#2
nsuengineer06 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Natchitoches, Louisiana Posts: 230	Re: Can someone measure stock rear springs? I can do it for you tomorrow after work if I can remember.. lol I've got a set of stock springs laying in the shop. __________________ 1967 C10 LWB 454/TH400 1971 C10 SWB 1984 C30 LWB Dually 454/4 spd 4:10 2003 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew 4x4 6.6L Duramax/Allison

09-24-2009, 10:04 PM	#3
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Can someone measure stock rear springs? i can measure a set now that are stock but there installed ok with that ? __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

09-24-2009, 10:13 PM	#4
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Can someone measure stock rear springs? todd, my stock (1971 ) truck sitting empty ( c10 lwb ) the springs are 9 3/4" tall __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

09-25-2009, 06:36 AM	#5
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Can someone measure stock rear springs? Hey guys. Even if you have a set of drop springs. I'd appreciate a measurement. Just say 2" drop X" tall Thanks __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

09-25-2009, 04:13 PM	#6
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Can someone measure stock rear springs? Anyone have the height of stock or drop spring that have not been installed? __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

09-25-2009, 04:47 PM	#7
My Alter Ego Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 50	Re: Can someone measure stock rear springs? Check the ECE website, if memory serves they had height info listed for stock springs as well as lowered. I recall a measurement of 13" for stock springs however don't remember if that was for a 1/2 or 3/4 ton. Good luck.

09-25-2009, 08:34 PM	#8
KMACD71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lethbridge,Alberta Posts: 532	Re: Can someone measure stock rear springs? I measured a set I have in my shed and they're both 12.5". I put drop springs on so I assume these were probably the original 38 year old springs. Closer to 13" is probably what they started out as way back then. The truck is a 71 1/2 ton. Hope this helps.

09-25-2009, 09:05 PM	#9
nsuengineer06 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Natchitoches, Louisiana Posts: 230	Re: Can someone measure stock rear springs? I measured my set that I took off the other day. They measured about 12-3/4"... Remember, these are like 42 years old! Here ya go. __________________ 1967 C10 LWB 454/TH400 1971 C10 SWB 1984 C30 LWB Dually 454/4 spd 4:10 2003 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew 4x4 6.6L Duramax/Allison

09-25-2009, 09:13 PM	#10
Ray Rust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: melbourne. AUSTRALIA Posts: 110	Re: Can someone measure stock rear springs? I just measured a brand new set of drop springs , that I have in the shed they measure 10inches and from memory they were 3inch drop ... hope this helps Cheers Ray

09-26-2009, 09:17 AM	#11
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Can someone measure stock rear springs? Thanks guys for all your help. If anyone else has a set I'd appreciate you chiming in with a measurement. Todd __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

09-26-2009, 10:21 AM	#12
Richard H. Spanked once Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Intheshop, Indiana Posts: 969	Re: Can someone measure stock rear springs? If I can find them I will measure my old springs but my spid for my 71 c 10 said Hvy Susp. The picture I dug up is the new vs old springs for a 4" drop. The thing at the time that got my attention was the old spring was made of heavier stock. Just sayin that may be a difference also in stock springs as to why yours measures 12". Attached Images __________________ The ole 350 budget build.

09-26-2009, 12:30 PM	#13
Richard H. Spanked once Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Intheshop, Indiana Posts: 969	Re: Can someone measure stock rear springs? I did find my old ones and they do measure 13" and are made of 3/4 " stock. If yours are like 11/16 or 5/8" at 12" , I would guess they are for a 2" drop? __________________ The ole 350 budget build.

09-26-2009, 07:51 PM	#15
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Can someone measure stock rear springs? Same # of coils (7) Attached Images __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

09-26-2009, 07:53 PM	#16
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Can someone measure stock rear springs? Toilet bowl cleaner-Excellent rust remover Oven cleaner-excellent degreaser Coors Light-excellent lubricant! __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005



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