1972 C10 Helper Coil Springs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Stock72c10 · 10-24-2008, 09:40 AM

Is there a correct name for the smaller coil springs that mount on top of the rear axle on both sides and only make contact when there is a load. I am missing the driver's side one and my truck sits funny (not funny ha, ha, but funny hmmmm....) when it is loaded. It is a '72 LWB C10.

I will attach a few completely non-related pics of the truck since this is my first thread. And yes, I know, it needs some help with the wheels.

Luvlegs · 10-24-2008, 01:37 PM

It doesn't look like I'd change anything - she looks perfect just like that (to me anyhow). I have a post in the paint shop section where I tried to see what my interior would look like - I was the only one to post. Your truck however has given me what I was looking for. By the way, just so you know, you have to be a site supporter ($25) to post a want to buy post. I don't know who sells them but I just might have one as one of mine were missing when I got my truck. It'll take a while to see if I have it (day or two), if I do, I'll send it to you for free. The last time I sent something free to a guy with only 2 posts, he never came back to the site. Promise you'll hang for a bit.

rambler · 10-24-2008, 01:43 PM

please correct me if I'm wrong, but weren't the factory helper springs "leaf springs" that either were on the back frame and extended to the rear axle? I have seen a 67 with helper springs on the front frame going to the rear as well. the coils that clamped to the axle to bed, were just aftermarket ones? similar to ones I have seen and even used that clamped onto the shocks? I dont have pics but will see if I can find some to post..

welcome to the board

Stock72c10 · 10-24-2008, 02:00 PM

Attached is a picture of the part I am talking about. The driver's side one is missing, the steel part that the ubolt bolts onto broke.

rambler · 10-24-2008, 03:21 PM

no, I think I knew what you talking about, this is a aftermarket item, but they do work.. this is what you need I think,, and a pic..JC Whitney helper springs

here are the factory ones for a 67-72...

Stock72c10 · 10-24-2008, 04:44 PM

Thanks for the help. If they are not factory I may just take the other one off (it's not like I am hauling around anvils in it, it is just a daily driver). I just didn't like the way it leaned when slightly loaded (neighbor sitting on the tailgate). Maybe I will tell him he can only sit on the passenger side from now on

Gray Ghost · 10-25-2008, 05:46 AM

There's a set of factory helpers on ebay right now for $49 first bid. Expect that will go higher and shipping is over $50 but they work perfectly. I have a set on my truck [cost me only $25].

68C15 · 10-25-2008, 07:58 AM

I had a set of those coils on an old Datsun I used to have. they worked pretty good.

tell the neighbor to loose some weight LOL

welcome to the board.

PanelDeland · 10-25-2008, 08:14 AM

^ I was gonna say "MOVE!"

Maybe you'll get skinnier neighbors.

Stock72c10 · 10-25-2008, 05:23 PM

I took them both off today (what was left of the missing one) and two of the four bolts on the U-Bolts broke off, if anyone buys them it might be worthwhile upgrading the U-Bolts. As I said, I don't really use the truck for hauling anything too heavy, so I will probably just go without. I thought they were stock and that was why I was planning on replacing them. I also replaced all the tubing on the EEC System today so hopefully my truck cab won't smell like the inside of a gas can anymore (time will tell). Thanks for the help!

Luvlegs · 10-27-2008, 11:54 AM

I guess I should have mentioned that they were aftermarket add ons... anywho, the one I have is somewhere in about 30 garage boxes I haven't opened since moving about 2 years ago (I haven't been able to find it yet). I'll cross it off my list

10-24-2008, 09:40 AM	#1
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	1972 C10 Helper Coil Springs Is there a correct name for the smaller coil springs that mount on top of the rear axle on both sides and only make contact when there is a load. I am missing the driver's side one and my truck sits funny (not funny ha, ha, but funny hmmmm....) when it is loaded. It is a '72 LWB C10. I will attach a few completely non-related pics of the truck since this is my first thread. And yes, I know, it needs some help with the wheels. Attached Images Last edited by Stock72c10; 11-02-2008 at 10:32 PM.

10-24-2008, 01:37 PM	#2
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: 1972 C10 Helper Coil Springs It doesn't look like I'd change anything - she looks perfect just like that (to me anyhow). I have a post in the paint shop section where I tried to see what my interior would look like - I was the only one to post. Your truck however has given me what I was looking for. By the way, just so you know, you have to be a site supporter ($25) to post a want to buy post. I don't know who sells them but I just might have one as one of mine were missing when I got my truck. It'll take a while to see if I have it (day or two), if I do, I'll send it to you for free. The last time I sent something free to a guy with only 2 posts, he never came back to the site. Promise you'll hang for a bit. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

10-24-2008, 01:43 PM	#3
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: 1972 C10 Helper Coil Springs please correct me if I'm wrong, but weren't the factory helper springs "leaf springs" that either were on the back frame and extended to the rear axle? I have seen a 67 with helper springs on the front frame going to the rear as well. the coils that clamped to the axle to bed, were just aftermarket ones? similar to ones I have seen and even used that clamped onto the shocks? I dont have pics but will see if I can find some to post.. welcome to the board __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi Last edited by rambler; 10-24-2008 at 01:44 PM. Reason: brain fart

10-24-2008, 02:00 PM	#4
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	Re: 1972 C10 Helper Coil Springs Attached is a picture of the part I am talking about. The driver's side one is missing, the steel part that the ubolt bolts onto broke. Last edited by Stock72c10; 11-02-2008 at 10:32 PM.

10-24-2008, 03:21 PM	#5
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: 1972 C10 Helper Coil Springs no, I think I knew what you talking about, this is a aftermarket item, but they do work.. this is what you need I think,, and a pic..JC Whitney helper springs here are the factory ones for a 67-72... __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

10-24-2008, 04:44 PM	#6
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	Re: 1972 C10 Helper Coil Springs Thanks for the help. If they are not factory I may just take the other one off (it's not like I am hauling around anvils in it, it is just a daily driver). I just didn't like the way it leaned when slightly loaded (neighbor sitting on the tailgate). Maybe I will tell him he can only sit on the passenger side from now on

10-25-2008, 05:46 AM	#7
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: 1972 C10 Helper Coil Springs There's a set of factory helpers on ebay right now for $49 first bid. Expect that will go higher and shipping is over $50 but they work perfectly. I have a set on my truck [cost me only $25]. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

10-25-2008, 07:58 AM	#8
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: 1972 C10 Helper Coil Springs I had a set of those coils on an old Datsun I used to have. they worked pretty good. tell the neighbor to loose some weight LOL welcome to the board.

10-25-2008, 08:14 AM	#9
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: 1972 C10 Helper Coil Springs ^ I was gonna say "MOVE!" Maybe you'll get skinnier neighbors. __________________ 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" Last edited by PanelDeland; 10-25-2008 at 08:15 AM.

10-25-2008, 05:23 PM	#10
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	Re: 1972 C10 Helper Coil Springs I took them both off today (what was left of the missing one) and two of the four bolts on the U-Bolts broke off, if anyone buys them it might be worthwhile upgrading the U-Bolts. As I said, I don't really use the truck for hauling anything too heavy, so I will probably just go without. I thought they were stock and that was why I was planning on replacing them. I also replaced all the tubing on the EEC System today so hopefully my truck cab won't smell like the inside of a gas can anymore (time will tell). Thanks for the help!

10-27-2008, 11:54 AM	#11
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: 1972 C10 Helper Coil Springs I guess I should have mentioned that they were aftermarket add ons... anywho, the one I have is somewhere in about 30 garage boxes I haven't opened since moving about 2 years ago (I haven't been able to find it yet). I'll cross it off my list __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!



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