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Don Smith · 07-09-2002, 10:28 PM

I have the front suspension disassembled on my 68 and I Have some springs I have had for years off a low milage wrecked 71 . I noticed the coils are much thicker on the 71 and have one more coil trhan 68 but both springs are same height. Should I go with the 71 springs or will they be too stiff.

bigvinnie · 07-09-2002, 10:31 PM

are you looking for a firmer ride than what you have now?.... if so, try em and see how you like em.... easy enough to change back...

jhwkns · 07-09-2002, 11:15 PM

From your description, it seems to me that the heavier springs are going to ride higher. (thicker, and more coils) If you like the way your truck is now why change?

Don Smith · 07-10-2002, 09:33 PM

Thanks for the replies, two good answers

07-09-2002, 10:28 PM	#1
Don Smith Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hampton, Ga, USA Posts: 217	Front Springs question I have the front suspension disassembled on my 68 and I Have some springs I have had for years off a low milage wrecked 71 . I noticed the coils are much thicker on the 71 and have one more coil trhan 68 but both springs are same height. Should I go with the 71 springs or will they be too stiff. __________________ 68 Short Stepside, 350, quadrajet, 700r4, 3:73 posi, power front discs, HEI, Factory Air, Tilt, Tach, accelerator cable instead of rod, sway bar. 96 Impala SS 97 Monte Carlo

07-09-2002, 10:31 PM	#2
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	are you looking for a firmer ride than what you have now?.... if so, try em and see how you like em.... easy enough to change back... __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

07-09-2002, 11:15 PM	#3
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	From your description, it seems to me that the heavier springs are going to ride higher. (thicker, and more coils) If you like the way your truck is now why change? __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

07-10-2002, 09:33 PM	#4
Don Smith Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hampton, Ga, USA Posts: 217	Thanks for the replies, two good answers __________________ 68 Short Stepside, 350, quadrajet, 700r4, 3:73 posi, power front discs, HEI, Factory Air, Tilt, Tach, accelerator cable instead of rod, sway bar. 96 Impala SS 97 Monte Carlo



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