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Magnificent bastard
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Glendale, AZ
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Lowered coils for big block trucks?
Are there any aftermarket drop coils that are specifically for BBC trucks/Suburbans? I've looked but most don't specify engine size. BellTech does, but they only list small blocks.
Thanks!
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Stepsides RULE
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Pineville, LA
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I THINK in LMC they have listing for small block and big block, might wanna order their catalog if you haven't already.
www.lmctruck.com I'm far from all-knowing with suspension, but there are plenty on this board who know EVERYTHING, so i betya you get some help. PS: Welcome to the board from Louisiana! Lotta info here.
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Magnificent bastard
Join Date: Oct 2004
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Thanks! I have ordered stuff from LMC before, very happy with them. However, I have a 77 GMC Suburban, 1/2-ton w/454 that I want to lower a little. I use it as a DD and tow rig, so for now I was going for about a 2" or 3" drop in front. So my dilemma is, should I order 2" coils and see how much my truck drops, or look for BB-specific coils (which I'm beginning to doubt exist).
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Twin Cities
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I don't think such coils exist...at least I have never seen them.
Welcome to the board by the way. ![]()
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Magnificent bastard
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Glendale, AZ
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Thank you! Great board, lots of good info. I'll be hanging out here alot.
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You get what you pay for
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I'm with Jeff. I've never seen them listed for big block of small either. I've bought coils twice and was never asked what I had.
And another welcome to the board.
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: San Antonio, TX
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If that is all you want to drop it, why not go with drop spindles? They cost more, but will avoid the spring issue entirely. You also won't have to worry about bottoming out, getting shorter shocks, etc.
I have 2 1/2 inch Western Chassis drop spindles, and I am very pleased with them. Slonaker |
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Magnificent bastard
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Glendale, AZ
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Good point, I'm not sure why I am set on coils....just cheap, I guess. :p Thats a great idea, I can avoid any alignment issues that may crop up, also.
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: San Antonio, TX
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I'm a cheap bastard, but I have learned the hard way too may times that the cheap way is often unsatisfactory. It is only cheaper if it works. if you have to do the work twice, and pay for parts twice, it isn't really cheaper.
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You get what you pay for
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Location: Cherryville, NC
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Slonaker is right. Before ever buying springs to drop the front, always go with a drop spindle first. Then later, when (not if) you want to go lower, you are already ahead of the game.
Most of us drop guys have been through about all the ways to lower one. Myself, I've used about every way there is except for bags. Buy the spindles and be done with it. You'll be much happier in the long run. Drop coils ruin the ride. The lower you go, the worse it gets. |
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Magnificent bastard
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Glendale, AZ
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More good points. I am actually restraining myself as to how low I go right now. I would love to go nuts, but my Sub still needs to pull an open car hauler with a Toyota rockbuggy on it. Maybe the slammed truck bug will overpower my 4-wheeling bug....
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Magnificent bastard
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Glendale, AZ
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Just found some heavy-duty front drop coils at this forum's sponsor, www.gmcpauls.com (just for future reference). I will get the spindles first, though. Thanks everyone.
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Lubbock, Texas
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it DOES matter wether big or small block, the front of my truck is lowered about 1 to 2 inches jsut from putting in a big block on small block springs, the big blocks weighs around 300 pounds more i belive.
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Oklahoma
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I am glad this was brought up.I have a set of 1.5 drop springs for my 63. I bought them when i was planning on putting a SB in the truck. Now that I have a BB will using them hurt the ride and handling? What ever I end up doing I know I will need to replace the stock 6cyl springs.
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Join Date: Sep 2003
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Wouldn't Western Chassis C30 drop coils be for a big block?
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I swapped from an inline 6 cylinder to a 454 and also went from a 3 speed on the column to an auto trans, and added power steering and power brakes at the same time. Lowered the truck maybe 1/2 inch from the extra weight.
I run the Summit brand (Ground Force makes them) 2 inch generic 73-87 truck front drop springs.
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Flagstaff,Arizona
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sorry to jack the thread but in terms of stock height springs could you get a set for a BB equipped truck but use them in a SB equipped truck.im thinking of this b/c my truck has heavy duty springs in the rear but not in the front and i want it to have a little firmer ride-or can you order heavy half front srpings if such a thing exists.
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