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tbolt427 · 06-02-2002, 12:49 PM

Wich one do you prefer

*Fast68Chevy* · 06-02-2002, 01:05 PM

wow, i actually participated in a poll for once, we all know that coils rule; both in better ride, less traction hop problems, and more load hauling capabilities, those who say leaves haul more in stock 1/2 ton form have never hauled weight in a coil rear truck to its maximum capabilities, why GM discontinued using trailing arm rear is anyones guess,... may have something to do with nascar, maybe they bought the design or something,

Low69CST · 06-02-2002, 01:58 PM

I'd say GM quit using the coil spring set up because its cheaper and easier to use leafs than coils. With the a leaf set up, your spring is also your locating devices and its more compact. Also, you don't have to have 2 different rear bracket systems for 4x4 and 2x4 trucks.

**68SWB4x4** · 06-02-2002, 02:52 PM

coils

Super Chevy · 06-02-2002, 02:59 PM

Im with Shaggy on this one

Coils

***Josh*** · 06-02-2002, 05:13 PM

I like my coils

HvyChevy454 · 06-02-2002, 06:14 PM

well for me it depends on a 2wd I prefer coils but on a 4WD i would prefer leafs.

thood · 06-02-2002, 06:19 PM

COILS, COILS, COILS
thank-you I feel much better now.
that is one of the best things about these trucks! nice ride.

JHickson6 · 06-02-2002, 06:22 PM

Coils all the way!!!

JHickson6

*Gee_Emm* · 06-02-2002, 07:35 PM

Which did your truck come with?

tbolt427 · 06-02-2002, 08:24 PM

1st truck coils 2nd truck coils 3rd truck leafs...

Gordo · 06-02-2002, 08:36 PM

IMO,,,,coils for cruisin',,,,leafs for totin'.

Longhorn Man · 06-02-2002, 08:43 PM

I've had leaf, then coil, then leaf.
For the hot rodder in me, coils all the way, but for the tow rig/parts hauler...I prefer the HD set up in the Longhorn.

*racedvl* · 06-02-2002, 10:13 PM

Coils are like heaven..............

*Gee_Emm* · 06-02-2002, 10:36 PM

This should be an interesting poll if enough people vote.

lofly'a · 06-02-2002, 10:55 PM

coils all the way, but i know the leaf lovers will say otherwise. leaf setups are better for hauling in my opinion,....but thats it. i've seen a many coil set-ups with broken shock mounts and bent beds from hauling heavy loads.

mikep · 06-03-2002, 12:15 AM

Ive got heavy 3/4 ton coil springs in the 68 C20 and my last truck was a 69 c10 with 3/4 ton coil springs. Both have hauled huge loads without any problem and had excellent ride characteristics. I'm sold on them.

gmc-rob · 06-03-2002, 01:15 AM

I have one of each and like the ride of the coils much better. I also thought the leafs were able to haul more weight but noticed some 1972 GMC 2500 3/4 tons with coils and a 1971 GMC 2500 3/4 ton camper special with coils and was suprised they did not have leafs as these tucks are meant to haul heavy loads, so what is gong on here?? ROB

shadetree · 06-03-2002, 01:19 AM

Rear coils was a reason for my choice of 67-72 Chevy truck. If I can't have rear coils, I might as well have a Dodge! (J/K, please don't shoot me)

**68SWB4x4** · 06-03-2002, 03:14 AM

if anyone noticed i merged these two threads, they were very similar...... but the polls didnt merge, so some votes were lost, sorry i was experimenting

tbolt427 · 06-03-2002, 05:14 AM

Thanks SHAG good lookin out ...From what I read somewhere ,,, Chevys came coil sprung ... The Generals trucks came leaf sprung ... But !!! Could be ordered with others suspension...

okietruck · 06-03-2002, 10:08 AM

I've run both and definately prefer coils.

Yellow Cheyenne · 06-03-2002, 10:41 AM

Both have their place. Coils for ride, leafs for towing.

Project1970 · 06-03-2002, 11:11 AM

Can't say I've ever ridden much in a coil truck...so I voted leaves because I can.

FWIW, I believe some of the SUVs have returned to the coilspring suspension. Trucks haven't yet...

DennyB · 06-03-2002, 11:40 AM

COILS!

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Leafs	23	29.11%
Coils	59	74.68%
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06-02-2002, 12:49 PM	#1
tbolt427 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Nowhere USA Posts: 20	Rear Suspension Choice ,,, Coil or Leaf Wich one do you prefer __________________ Locked and Glocked 69/C-10 L79 M-22

06-02-2002, 01:05 PM	#2
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	wow, i actually participated in a poll for once, we all know that coils rule; both in better ride, less traction hop problems, and more load hauling capabilities, those who say leaves haul more in stock 1/2 ton form have never hauled weight in a coil rear truck to its maximum capabilities, why GM discontinued using trailing arm rear is anyones guess,... may have something to do with nascar, maybe they bought the design or something, Last edited by Fast68Chevy; 06-02-2002 at 01:07 PM.

06-02-2002, 01:58 PM	#3
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	I'd say GM quit using the coil spring set up because its cheaper and easier to use leafs than coils. With the a leaf set up, your spring is also your locating devices and its more compact. Also, you don't have to have 2 different rear bracket systems for 4x4 and 2x4 trucks. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

06-02-2002, 02:52 PM	#4
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06-02-2002, 02:59 PM	#5
Super Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,025	Im with Shaggy on this one Coils

06-02-2002, 05:13 PM	#6
*Josh* He's got mean nasty FANGS! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 6,514	I like my coils __________________ 2004 K2500 Burb 1999 C3500 1985 Cutlass Supreme 1969 C-10 1967 C-10 Panel josh@67-72chevytrucks.com

06-02-2002, 06:14 PM	#7
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06-02-2002, 06:19 PM	#8
thood Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: beaverton, or. usa Posts: 60	COILS, COILS, COILS thank-you I feel much better now. that is one of the best things about these trucks! nice ride. __________________ 70 swb restored by myself and some help from this board!! I hope to drive it some day!! portland OR

06-02-2002, 06:22 PM	#9
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	Coils all the way!!! JHickson6

06-02-2002, 07:35 PM	#10
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Leafs or coils Which did your truck come with?

06-02-2002, 08:24 PM	#11
tbolt427 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Nowhere USA Posts: 20	1st truck coils 2nd truck coils 3rd truck leafs... __________________ Locked and Glocked 69/C-10 L79 M-22

06-02-2002, 08:36 PM	#12
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	IMO,,,,coils for cruisin',,,,leafs for totin'. __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

06-02-2002, 08:43 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I've had leaf, then coil, then leaf. For the hot rodder in me, coils all the way, but for the tow rig/parts hauler...I prefer the HD set up in the Longhorn.

06-02-2002, 10:13 PM	#14
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Coils are like heaven..............



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06-02-2002, 10:36 PM	#15
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	This should be an interesting poll if enough people vote.

06-02-2002, 10:55 PM	#16
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	coils all the way, but i know the leaf lovers will say otherwise. leaf setups are better for hauling in my opinion,....but thats it. i've seen a many coil set-ups with broken shock mounts and bent beds from hauling heavy loads. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

06-03-2002, 12:15 AM	#17
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	Ive got heavy 3/4 ton coil springs in the 68 C20 and my last truck was a 69 c10 with 3/4 ton coil springs. Both have hauled huge loads without any problem and had excellent ride characteristics. I'm sold on them. __________________ No truck :-(

06-03-2002, 01:15 AM	#18
gmc-rob Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Saskatoon,SK Canada Posts: 41	I have one of each and like the ride of the coils much better. I also thought the leafs were able to haul more weight but noticed some 1972 GMC 2500 3/4 tons with coils and a 1971 GMC 2500 3/4 ton camper special with coils and was suprised they did not have leafs as these tucks are meant to haul heavy loads, so what is gong on here?? ROB

06-03-2002, 01:19 AM	#19
shadetree Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Knightstown, in, usa Posts: 2,525	Rear coils was a reason for my choice of 67-72 Chevy truck. If I can't have rear coils, I might as well have a Dodge! (J/K, please don't shoot me) __________________ 1970 long fleet, 355 4 speed, primer, walnut goodies

06-03-2002, 03:14 AM	#20
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	if anyone noticed i merged these two threads, they were very similar...... but the polls didnt merge, so some votes were lost, sorry i was experimenting __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

06-03-2002, 05:14 AM	#21
tbolt427 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Nowhere USA Posts: 20	Thanks SHAG good lookin out ...From what I read somewhere ,,, Chevys came coil sprung ... The Generals trucks came leaf sprung ... But !!! Could be ordered with others suspension... __________________ Locked and Glocked 69/C-10 L79 M-22

06-03-2002, 10:08 AM	#22
okietruck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 117	I've run both and definately prefer coils.

06-03-2002, 10:41 AM	#23
Yellow Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Eastern Kansas Posts: 488	Both have their place. Coils for ride, leafs for towing. __________________ '72 Cheyenne. AC, PS, PB, Rear slider window, tilt. Light yellow (grapefruit yellow according to new sales literature from '72) '56 Chevy short step V-8 (My dad bought it new!!) '70 Olds 442 convertible '70 Olds Rallye 350

06-03-2002, 11:11 AM	#24
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Can't say I've ever ridden much in a coil truck...so I voted leaves because I can. FWIW, I believe some of the SUVs have returned to the coilspring suspension. Trucks haven't yet... __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

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06-03-2002, 11:40 AM	#25
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Who needs a 4 link... COILS! __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider