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billybob750 · 10-07-2005, 07:11 PM

On my 85' 2wd the front end sags about 2" lower than the rear, I want to level it but dropping the rear is not an option. Ive seen 2" lift springs on ebay for like $120. I was wondering if I could swap coils from a GM 3/4 or 1 ton pickup in the same year range? Will they fit and would they raise the truck much? Anyone got any collecing dust?

beaterC10 · 10-07-2005, 08:00 PM

The 2" difference in height is about normal for a stock 2wd. Drop shackles in the rear would get you about 1" drop for less money and effort than lift springs in the front. I was in Lexington this week on business, like the pretty countyside.

Slonaker · 10-07-2005, 08:58 PM

I replaced my front springs with HD replacements from my local auto parts store. It raised my front end up so it was level with the back. I think they cost about $75, and all the local stores had them in stock. You can see pics here:

http://www.slonaker.net/gallery/disp...?album=2&pos=1

To bad i was planning to lower it, and didn't know the store sold me heavy duty springs.

Slonaker

hotrodhomi · 10-07-2005, 10:42 PM

just lower the rear

Prerunner1982 · 10-07-2005, 10:55 PM

i second the HD front coils, they levelled my truck out as well...

billybob750 · 10-09-2005, 08:40 PM

dont want to lower the rear since ive got an off road theme going. might have to look into those heay duty coils

Prerunner1982 · 10-10-2005, 11:39 AM

billybob, check out the link if you would like to pics of my truck... i have an "off road: theme myself..

billybob750 · 10-12-2005, 12:12 AM

so 73-87 hd coils?

Slonaker · 10-12-2005, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by billybob750

so 73-87 hd coils?

Yes. The ones that leveled my truck were HD coils for a 73-87 truck with a smallblock. All of the local stores stocked them, but the standard springs that I wanted were special order. Hopefully things are the same way where you are, and you be able to just walk in and buy them.

Slonaker

billybob750 · 10-12-2005, 01:44 PM

hurt your alignment any?

Prerunner1982 · 10-12-2005, 03:12 PM

you have to take your spindles off when you put the springs in, always a good idea to get it re-aligned..

Slonaker · 10-12-2005, 03:26 PM

My alignment shop was able to align the truck with the regular and the HD springs. There were no problems with uneven tire wear or anything else when the HD springs were in.

Slonaker

10-07-2005, 07:11 PM	#1
billybob750 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 50	Would this work? On my 85' 2wd the front end sags about 2" lower than the rear, I want to level it but dropping the rear is not an option. Ive seen 2" lift springs on ebay for like $120. I was wondering if I could swap coils from a GM 3/4 or 1 ton pickup in the same year range? Will they fit and would they raise the truck much? Anyone got any collecing dust?

10-07-2005, 08:58 PM	#3
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	I replaced my front springs with HD replacements from my local auto parts store. It raised my front end up so it was level with the back. I think they cost about $75, and all the local stores had them in stock. You can see pics here: http://www.slonaker.net/gallery/disp...?album=2&pos=1 To bad i was planning to lower it, and didn't know the store sold me heavy duty springs. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

10-07-2005, 10:55 PM	#5
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	i second the HD front coils, they levelled my truck out as well... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

10-12-2005, 03:26 PM	#12
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	My alignment shop was able to align the truck with the regular and the HD springs. There were no problems with uneven tire wear or anything else when the HD springs were in. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

10-07-2005, 08:00 PM	#2
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	The 2" difference in height is about normal for a stock 2wd. Drop shackles in the rear would get you about 1" drop for less money and effort than lift springs in the front. I was in Lexington this week on business, like the pretty countyside.

10-07-2005, 10:42 PM	#4
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	just lower the rear

10-09-2005, 08:40 PM	#6
billybob750 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 50	dont want to lower the rear since ive got an off road theme going. might have to look into those heay duty coils

10-10-2005, 11:39 AM	#7
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	billybob, check out the link if you would like to pics of my truck... i have an "off road: theme myself..

10-12-2005, 12:12 AM	#8
billybob750 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 50	so 73-87 hd coils?

10-12-2005, 01:44 PM	#10
billybob750 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 50	hurt your alignment any?

10-12-2005, 03:12 PM	#11
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	you have to take your spindles off when you put the springs in, always a good idea to get it re-aligned..



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