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03-02-2009, 11:28 AM
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Location: carthage, tx
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Coil springs
Wondering if anyone knows approx. what the stock height (measurement) of a front coil spring should be on an 80's model half ton? Kinda curious cuz I got a set of coils from a buddy of mine and they measure 13 inches and have 6 coils. He thought they were stock but they look short to me. I'm wanting to put them in my 84 swb that will have a big block and already has 2" drop spindles. Think the big block is about 100lbs heavier than a small block and if those springs arent stock, might put the truck a little lower in the front than Im wanting. I would measure the ones in the truck now but the previous owner cut them so short, when I jack the truck up the springs almost fall out so I have nothing to go by. Thanks in advance for any input.
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03-02-2009, 11:47 AM
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Re: Coil springs
Ill have a set at the casa. If someone else doesnt get you a number by tonight ill post it up.
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03-02-2009, 11:58 AM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
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Re: Coil springs
I cant tell you the exact height but six seems small to me too.. when i did my 86 im sure it was seven or eight
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03-02-2009, 12:15 PM
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Re: Coil springs
FYI....I just bought a pair of "stock" frt springs for my SB 1/2T they measure 14" tall & 8 coils.
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03-02-2009, 12:24 PM
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Re: Coil springs
Here are some specs I found when looking for heavy duty OEM replacements:
TRW number CS6454 INSIDE DIA.= 3.676 in. BAR DIA.= 0.83 in. FREE HEIGHT= 13.61 in. SPRING RATE= 1060 Lbs./In. LOAD= 3841 Lbs. LOAD HEIGHT= 10 in. END 1= PIG TAIL END 2= TANGENTIAL NAPA Item#: NCP2772074 Type:One Tangential End; One Pigtail End I.D.:3.676" Wire Diameter:.83" Load Height:10" # of Coils:8 Design Load:3841 Spring Rate:1060 Free Height:13.61"
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03-02-2009, 03:46 PM
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Location: carthage, tx
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Re: Coil springs
Thanks for the replies gentlemen. Those spring specs will come in handy. If im not mistaken, half a coil is about an inch of drop so Im thinkin the ones I have are probably about 1" or 1 1/2" drop. Pretty sure they're not stock now. Im gonna try em and see. Thanks
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