1/2 ton stock coil spring length? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HvyChevy454 · 09-23-2002, 04:32 PM

Anybody have measurements of the length of stock 1/2 ton front coil springs +- the fatigue from old age?
I think mine are front drop springs.

toms68cst · 09-23-2002, 05:32 PM

I can take measurements of my truck if you want.

(I don't have no big old stinkin' rat sitting under my hood though!):p

minibike · 09-23-2002, 06:37 PM

Are you talking about springs that are not installed, or compressed?

HvyChevy454 · 09-23-2002, 07:01 PM

yes, uninstalled springs that are not compressed

minibike · 09-23-2002, 07:23 PM

My old ones are about 14-1/4". I purchased some 1" drop ones that were much more than 1" shorter when they were uncompressed. I don't know how they will sit with all the weight on them.

HvyChevy454 · 09-23-2002, 09:33 PM

anybody else have any measurements just so as i can get a general figure on the length?

JJR · 09-24-2002, 08:40 AM

Have you installed the new springs yet? I have not installed mine yet but the paperwork with them says not to be alarmed if they are shorter than the ones you take out. They are still designed to give the same ride height.

HvyChevy454 · 09-24-2002, 04:02 PM

i havent taken mine out yet the reason i wanted to know though was im not sure if i have lowered springs already. The reason i ned to find out is that the top control arm ont he drivers side is fully spaced out and that wheel still has 1.0 camber. So i need to make sure i have the stock setup to see whats up.

09-23-2002, 04:32 PM	#1
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	1/2 ton stock coil spring length? Anybody have measurements of the length of stock 1/2 ton front coil springs +- the fatigue from old age? I think mine are front drop springs. __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

09-23-2002, 05:32 PM	#2
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,293	I can take measurements of my truck if you want. (I don't have no big old stinkin' rat sitting under my hood though!):p __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

09-23-2002, 06:37 PM	#3
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	Are you talking about springs that are not installed, or compressed? __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

09-23-2002, 07:01 PM	#4
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	yes, uninstalled springs that are not compressed __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

09-23-2002, 07:23 PM	#5
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	My old ones are about 14-1/4". I purchased some 1" drop ones that were much more than 1" shorter when they were uncompressed. I don't know how they will sit with all the weight on them. __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

09-23-2002, 09:33 PM	#6
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	anybody else have any measurements just so as i can get a general figure on the length? __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

09-24-2002, 08:40 AM	#7
JJR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Leesburg, GA Posts: 746	Have you installed the new springs yet? I have not installed mine yet but the paperwork with them says not to be alarmed if they are shorter than the ones you take out. They are still designed to give the same ride height. __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Second Owner 70 C-10 Second Owner 93 GMC C1500 Third Owner 99 C2500 Crew Cab Short Bed

09-24-2002, 04:02 PM	#8
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	i havent taken mine out yet the reason i wanted to know though was im not sure if i have lowered springs already. The reason i ned to find out is that the top control arm ont he drivers side is fully spaced out and that wheel still has 1.0 camber. So i need to make sure i have the stock setup to see whats up. __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti



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