coilovers for a 68 swb - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

GMF238 · 05-17-2009, 12:32 PM

I was intrested in making my ride a little stiffer by keeping the rear springs and using coilovershocks instead of just shocks and using front coilovers too because the front end slaps the ground when we go over bumps i have a 4inch drop in the front and 5 inch drop in the rear. has anybody done this before and does anyone know where to find some with a reasonable price?

Longhorn Man · 05-17-2009, 03:57 PM

that's a real good way to rip off the shock mounts.

GMF238 · 05-17-2009, 04:17 PM

But im not trying to get rid of my trailing arm and replace it with just coilovers
im going to keep my springs and trailing arm and put a coilover with it
and also on the front im going to keep my spring and add to it with a coilover

PanelDeland · 05-17-2009, 04:25 PM

What I think LHM is trying to convey is that the shock mounts are not strong enough to take the punishment,even using the existing springs.
Also with a drop that mild you should not be bottoming out,unless it's all spring?The rear may be hitting the rear bumpstops,but could probably be made better by using adjustable bumpstops or just trimming the existing ones.I'm not too sure about the front if it's all spring you are probably gonna have to do something different.Maybe spindles.

cdowns · 05-17-2009, 05:34 PM

shock absorbers with helper springs aren't coilovers

68GMCCustom · 05-17-2009, 06:11 PM

sounds like your springs are weak or you need a higher spring rate. then tune the ride with a good set of adjustable shocks.

GMF238 · 05-17-2009, 07:45 PM

the rear end is fine when it comes to not bottoming out its the front that is causing all the problems i was thinking that the coilover would just add some more support to the shock and pring combo but would it be possible to reinforce the mounts so that they could stand abuse or should i just look for some stiffer springs if so could anyone give me a lead to a place to find them and the right rates.
thanks

05-17-2009, 12:32 PM	#1
GMF238 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Texas Posts: 37	coilovers for a 68 swb I was intrested in making my ride a little stiffer by keeping the rear springs and using coilovershocks instead of just shocks and using front coilovers too because the front end slaps the ground when we go over bumps i have a 4inch drop in the front and 5 inch drop in the rear. has anybody done this before and does anyone know where to find some with a reasonable price?

05-17-2009, 03:57 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: coilovers for a 68 swb that's a real good way to rip off the shock mounts.

05-17-2009, 04:17 PM	#3
GMF238 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Texas Posts: 37	Re: coilovers for a 68 swb But im not trying to get rid of my trailing arm and replace it with just coilovers im going to keep my springs and trailing arm and put a coilover with it and also on the front im going to keep my spring and add to it with a coilover

05-17-2009, 04:25 PM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: coilovers for a 68 swb What I think LHM is trying to convey is that the shock mounts are not strong enough to take the punishment,even using the existing springs. Also with a drop that mild you should not be bottoming out,unless it's all spring?The rear may be hitting the rear bumpstops,but could probably be made better by using adjustable bumpstops or just trimming the existing ones.I'm not too sure about the front if it's all spring you are probably gonna have to do something different.Maybe spindles. __________________ 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"

05-17-2009, 05:34 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: coilovers for a 68 swb shock absorbers with helper springs aren't coilovers __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-17-2009, 06:11 PM	#6
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: coilovers for a 68 swb sounds like your springs are weak or you need a higher spring rate. then tune the ride with a good set of adjustable shocks. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

05-17-2009, 07:45 PM	#7
GMF238 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Texas Posts: 37	Re: coilovers for a 68 swb the rear end is fine when it comes to not bottoming out its the front that is causing all the problems i was thinking that the coilover would just add some more support to the shock and pring combo but would it be possible to reinforce the mounts so that they could stand abuse or should i just look for some stiffer springs if so could anyone give me a lead to a place to find them and the right rates. thanks Last edited by GMF238; 05-17-2009 at 07:49 PM.



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