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cell · 04-15-2006, 12:31 AM

Hey guys,

I am considering putting a cummins 4 cylinder diesel in my truck, but the beast weighs 750 pounds without accessories, flywheel, etc, so I need to know what my options are for beefy front coil springs.

How many different kinds of front coil springs were available for the 73-87 trucks? Were they different for 1/2 ton vs 3/4 ton? I have heard mention of heavy duty springs for use with a 454 V8, were these a special option?

For that matter, are the front suspension components (A-arms, etc) any different between 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton, or is the difference all in the rear?

Prerunner1982 · 04-15-2006, 03:39 PM

you might as well get the 1 ton coils, and if they sag too much get coil spring spacers.. may not have as much suspension travel.. but it should work fine..

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 04-16-2006, 03:52 PM

All you'd have to do is get the 1 ton springs, remove the old ones, and put the new ones in. I don't think any other special suspension mods are needed.

cell · 04-17-2006, 01:14 AM

thanks guys

04-15-2006, 12:31 AM	#1
cell Active Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 217	heavy duty coil springs? Hey guys, I am considering putting a cummins 4 cylinder diesel in my truck, but the beast weighs 750 pounds without accessories, flywheel, etc, so I need to know what my options are for beefy front coil springs. How many different kinds of front coil springs were available for the 73-87 trucks? Were they different for 1/2 ton vs 3/4 ton? I have heard mention of heavy duty springs for use with a 454 V8, were these a special option? For that matter, are the front suspension components (A-arms, etc) any different between 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton, or is the difference all in the rear?

04-15-2006, 03:39 PM	#2
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: heavy duty coil springs? you might as well get the 1 ton coils, and if they sag too much get coil spring spacers.. may not have as much suspension travel.. but it should work fine.. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

04-16-2006, 03:52 PM	#3
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: heavy duty coil springs? All you'd have to do is get the 1 ton springs, remove the old ones, and put the new ones in. I don't think any other special suspension mods are needed. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

04-17-2006, 01:14 AM	#4
cell Active Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 217	Re: heavy duty coil springs? thanks guys



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