GM 'A' body coils - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

manimal · 02-04-2007, 06:26 PM

Has anyone here used the GM 'A' body rear coil springs on their trucks? If so do they lower the rear at all? CPP sells drop coils for A body/truck as same coils. Their 4" drop for trucks equal a 2" drop for the cars. So would the stock car coils be a 2" drop for the trucks?

Longhorn Man · 02-04-2007, 06:31 PM

I think it'd be worth a shot.
Years ago, we had a kid (fast68) was gonna try it, but he started whining about something or another and never did it.

PanelDeland · 02-04-2007, 07:22 PM

I saw a magazine spread on one of these trucks years ago and all I really remember is that they used rear coils(and I think fronts) from a Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.I don't recall if they did any mods to make them work but I don't think they listed it.I believe the Cruiser is an "A" body.I know it lowered the truck a lot but I'm not sure how much.

**Boog** · 02-04-2007, 07:49 PM

Years ago I read where a guy used early Monte Carlo coils to lower his truck. I don't remember if they were a bolt in affair or how much they dropped the truck though. Are the A body coils pigtailed also? Nowadays the aftermarket coils are more readily available and not too expensive. Just an easier way to go.

**Palf70Step** · 02-04-2007, 09:28 PM

I know I used our truck rear springs in the rear of my 68 Chevelle, 66 Impala, and in my buddy's 64 Cutlass. It gave us the lift the 70's required of our cars to be kool and fit into the budget better than the air shocks without the hassle of a broken hose messing up your day.

There were no mods to the springs going from truck to car, so I would imagine it would work equally well the other way so that the truck would be lower.

manimal · 02-04-2007, 10:43 PM

I guess I will have to get a set from the cutlass I just got rid of and try them. I'll post pics next weeken when I get them done.

*Shane* · 02-04-2007, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Years ago, we had a kid (fast68) was gonna try it, but he started whining about something or another and never did it.

Longhorn Man · 02-04-2007, 11:17 PM

heh heh heh... shane remembers that.

krue · 02-04-2007, 11:20 PM

Y'all are just a bunch of old timers.

02-04-2007, 06:26 PM	#1
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	GM 'A' body coils Has anyone here used the GM 'A' body rear coil springs on their trucks? If so do they lower the rear at all? CPP sells drop coils for A body/truck as same coils. Their 4" drop for trucks equal a 2" drop for the cars. So would the stock car coils be a 2" drop for the trucks?

02-04-2007, 06:31 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: GM 'A' body coils I think it'd be worth a shot. Years ago, we had a kid (fast68) was gonna try it, but he started whining about something or another and never did it.

02-04-2007, 07:22 PM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: GM 'A' body coils I saw a magazine spread on one of these trucks years ago and all I really remember is that they used rear coils(and I think fronts) from a Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.I don't recall if they did any mods to make them work but I don't think they listed it.I believe the Cruiser is an "A" body.I know it lowered the truck a lot but I'm not sure how much. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

02-04-2007, 07:49 PM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: GM 'A' body coils Years ago I read where a guy used early Monte Carlo coils to lower his truck. I don't remember if they were a bolt in affair or how much they dropped the truck though. Are the A body coils pigtailed also? Nowadays the aftermarket coils are more readily available and not too expensive. Just an easier way to go. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

02-04-2007, 09:28 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: GM 'A' body coils I know I used our truck rear springs in the rear of my 68 Chevelle, 66 Impala, and in my buddy's 64 Cutlass. It gave us the lift the 70's required of our cars to be kool and fit into the budget better than the air shocks without the hassle of a broken hose messing up your day. There were no mods to the springs going from truck to car, so I would imagine it would work equally well the other way so that the truck would be lower. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 02-04-2007 at 09:29 PM.

02-04-2007, 10:43 PM	#6
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: GM 'A' body coils I guess I will have to get a set from the cutlass I just got rid of and try them. I'll post pics next weeken when I get them done.

02-04-2007, 11:17 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: GM 'A' body coils heh heh heh... shane remembers that.

02-04-2007, 11:20 PM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: GM 'A' body coils Y'all are just a bunch of old timers. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

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