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72SWBURG · 08-11-2011, 08:17 PM

My 72 C10 has Rear leafs right now. Would you guys advise me to switch it over with ECE's kit to Coil... Or leave the leaf and do a flip and c-notch...

This is the last thing holding me up....

**N2TRUX** · 08-12-2011, 10:34 AM

I see no reason to convert. The T/A coil system is a good set up, but I don't think its worth swapping to.

72SWBURG · 08-12-2011, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I see no reason to convert. The T/A coil system is a good set up, but I don't think its worth swapping to.

Appreciate your advice. I've heard mixed comments on this. Some people say coils ride and handle much better than leafs. So beings this is my first pickup of this generation, I just want to do it right the first time. I'm going to daily drive this pickup and want the best possible system. Thanks again
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**N2TRUX** · 08-13-2011, 10:25 AM

Coils do offer a smooth ride as there is less spring to spring contact to create friction and binding. With that said, a leaf spring rear can be made to ride smooth too.

If your building one from the ground up and plan to pull everything off of the frame as you go, it might be worth it.

72SWBURG · 08-13-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Coils do offer a smooth ride as there is less spring to spring contact to create friction and binding. With that said, a leaf spring rear can be made to ride smooth too.

If your building one from the ground up and plan to pull everything off of the frame as you go, it might be worth it.

This pickup is really clean. I'm not in love with the color, but I think I will drive it for probably 4-5 yrs before I pull it down to frame. Maybe longer. It has zero rust and a fresh 327 and t350 tranny. It's been driven about 100 miles since 2005. An older lady had it. So needless to day it needs to be driven and there is no real reason to pull it down at this time. So I guess I just stick with the leafs for now??
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andrewmp6 · 08-15-2011, 03:25 AM

If it was me only way i would switch over to the trailing arms is to air bag the rear.Look at http://www.ridetech.com/store/suspen...ar-system.html

08-11-2011, 08:17 PM	#1
72SWBURG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 79	Ready to Lower.. Rear Coil vs Rear Leaf... My 72 C10 has Rear leafs right now. Would you guys advise me to switch it over with ECE's kit to Coil... Or leave the leaf and do a flip and c-notch... This is the last thing holding me up....

08-12-2011, 10:34 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Ready to Lower.. Rear Coil vs Rear Leaf... I see no reason to convert. The T/A coil system is a good set up, but I don't think its worth swapping to. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-13-2011, 10:25 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Ready to Lower.. Rear Coil vs Rear Leaf... Coils do offer a smooth ride as there is less spring to spring contact to create friction and binding. With that said, a leaf spring rear can be made to ride smooth too. If your building one from the ground up and plan to pull everything off of the frame as you go, it might be worth it. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-15-2011, 03:25 AM	#6
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Ready to Lower.. Rear Coil vs Rear Leaf... If it was me only way i would switch over to the trailing arms is to air bag the rear.Look at http://www.ridetech.com/store/suspen...ar-system.html



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