1/2 ton with 1 ton srpings and shocks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

79GMC_OLDS · 01-23-2008, 01:12 PM

On a 2wd truck, can you put springs and shocks from a 1 ton on a 1/2 ton? Are the springs the same length just different strengths?
thanks

chev74 · 01-23-2008, 01:25 PM

i am definite about the springs, not sure on the shocks, but i dont see why not. I have done the springs before - BEWARE its a stiff ride

abebummy26 · 01-23-2008, 01:39 PM

Ru speaking of fronts or rears.

89 crew · 01-23-2008, 02:06 PM

The center bolts will be a different size so you will have to either drill out the rear axle holes, or grind the head of the center bolt down to fit.

79GMC_OLDS · 01-23-2008, 09:14 PM

sorry i was talking on the front. need something that can take the weight of the cummins a little better

Pyrotechnic · 01-23-2008, 10:17 PM

1 ton coils shouldn't be all that harsh with a Cummins 6BT on top of them. I also recommend Monroe Gas Magnum shocks.

Slonaker · 01-23-2008, 10:54 PM

There is also a heavy duty front spring option for half tons. I used to have them on my '86. Most of the auto parts stores carry them for about $80-$90 per pair.

Slonaker

chev74 · 01-24-2008, 12:57 AM

I would also reccommend the Monroe shocks. All the old techs around my town love them.

89 crew · 01-24-2008, 01:06 AM

For the fronts look for a set of coils for a 1/2 ton with a 454 or any other big block and you should have what you want easily.

79GMC_OLDS · 01-24-2008, 02:23 AM

my truck was originally a diesel so it should already have heavier springs in the front. Im not sure what they are the equivalent of but i assume 1 ton would still be stiffer. So they will fit?

01-23-2008, 01:12 PM	#1
79GMC_OLDS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 145	1/2 ton with 1 ton srpings and shocks On a 2wd truck, can you put springs and shocks from a 1 ton on a 1/2 ton? Are the springs the same length just different strengths? thanks __________________ 79 GMC Sierra 5.9 cummins, nv4500

01-23-2008, 01:25 PM	#2
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: 1/2 ton with 1 ton srpings and shocks i am definite about the springs, not sure on the shocks, but i dont see why not. I have done the springs before - BEWARE its a stiff ride

01-23-2008, 01:39 PM	#3
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: 1/2 ton with 1 ton srpings and shocks Ru speaking of fronts or rears. __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

01-23-2008, 02:06 PM	#4
89 crew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 865	Re: 1/2 ton with 1 ton srpings and shocks The center bolts will be a different size so you will have to either drill out the rear axle holes, or grind the head of the center bolt down to fit.

01-23-2008, 09:14 PM	#5
79GMC_OLDS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 145	Re: 1/2 ton with 1 ton srpings and shocks sorry i was talking on the front. need something that can take the weight of the cummins a little better __________________ 79 GMC Sierra 5.9 cummins, nv4500

01-23-2008, 10:17 PM	#6
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: 1/2 ton with 1 ton srpings and shocks 1 ton coils shouldn't be all that harsh with a Cummins 6BT on top of them. I also recommend Monroe Gas Magnum shocks. Last edited by Pyrotechnic; 01-23-2008 at 10:18 PM.

01-23-2008, 10:54 PM	#7
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: 1/2 ton with 1 ton srpings and shocks There is also a heavy duty front spring option for half tons. I used to have them on my '86. Most of the auto parts stores carry them for about $80-$90 per pair. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

01-24-2008, 12:57 AM	#8
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: 1/2 ton with 1 ton srpings and shocks I would also reccommend the Monroe shocks. All the old techs around my town love them.

01-24-2008, 01:06 AM	#9
89 crew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 865	Re: 1/2 ton with 1 ton srpings and shocks For the fronts look for a set of coils for a 1/2 ton with a 454 or any other big block and you should have what you want easily.

01-24-2008, 02:23 AM	#10
79GMC_OLDS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 145	Re: 1/2 ton with 1 ton srpings and shocks my truck was originally a diesel so it should already have heavier springs in the front. Im not sure what they are the equivalent of but i assume 1 ton would still be stiffer. So they will fit? __________________ 79 GMC Sierra 5.9 cummins, nv4500

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