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07-08-2010, 07:12 PM
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spring rate
Does anyone know the spring rate for a longbed c10 with coil springs .I may convert to a 4 link and need to know the rate for the coil over springs.
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07-08-2010, 07:23 PM
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Re: spring rate
no idea on spring rate, but there were, per side, 1400 lb rated (standard) and 2000 lb rated (3/4 ton spec) coils on the back of 1/2 ton trucks. unless you are building a racing truck, don't think you will find much improvement over the trailing arm setup.
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07-08-2010, 07:43 PM
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Re: spring rate
i currently have leaf springs on the truck
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07-08-2010, 07:53 PM
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Re: spring rate
sorry....i was read "C10 with coil springs" and figured that was your starting point and not just seeking specs. a 4 link will be much sportier AND better looking than leafs with a flip kit!
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07-08-2010, 09:55 PM
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Re: spring rate
thank 4 trying i just want to get a rough idea of the stiffness i shold go with if i get it wrong it will ride like a truck lol
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07-09-2010, 09:47 PM
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Re: spring rate
maybe order the spring for a c10 equipped with a 6 cyl, as i believe the larger the motor, the higher rated the springs, the 6 cyl may be the lower rated(that what u want right?) though now that i write this maybe that doesn't effect the rear springs only fronts...
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07-09-2010, 09:55 PM
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Re: spring rate
Thanks for your information. Unfortunately, I am looking for rear spring rates and not the front. Thanks again.
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