same year trucks (66) different front springs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fleetman · 03-21-2012, 07:12 PM

going to cut my front springs . i didnt want to cut trucks original springs so i picked up 2 from a board member locally- off of his 66.
when i saw his i knew they were shorter and beefier. so i have measured them.
pair A : 13 1/4 coil is 11/16 thick
pair B : 12 3/4 coil is 12/16 thick

can anyone explain how these stock springs can differ in the same model truck ?
i am wondering if i should just get some aftermarket drop springs ! because i have no idea how a 1 coil cut on A and B would compare in drop and ride characteristics !

any thoughts ! thanks

03-21-2012, 07:12 PM	#1
fleetman Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: dunedin, fl Posts: 173	same year trucks (66) different front springs? going to cut my front springs . i didnt want to cut trucks original springs so i picked up 2 from a board member locally- off of his 66. when i saw his i knew they were shorter and beefier. so i have measured them. pair A : 13 1/4 coil is 11/16 thick pair B : 12 3/4 coil is 12/16 thick can anyone explain how these stock springs can differ in the same model truck ? i am wondering if i should just get some aftermarket drop springs ! because i have no idea how a 1 coil cut on A and B would compare in drop and ride characteristics ! any thoughts ! thanks



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