Spring Coils for a 71 C-10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JCA1972 · 11-12-2007, 05:45 PM

Hi to all, I have been pretty busy with honey do's but I'm pretty much caught up now. I started replacing my front suspension on my 71 C-10, I found one of my coil springs to be broken so my question is do you guys know where is the best place to buy replacement coil springs? I have bought my ball joints and tierods from Oreilys but they don't have coil springs.
Thanks, Julio

**Palf70Step** · 11-12-2007, 06:01 PM

Either a board vendor or scan the parts board. I do not think they are still available through a dealer, but I could be wrong there.

Tx Firefighter · 11-12-2007, 06:20 PM

Remember, the front coil springs on these trucks interchange all the way up through 1987. They should be able to catalog a newer truck to find you some.

**LockDoc** · 11-12-2007, 06:32 PM

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If you want a used one to replace the broken one Carlos (72CSTC5) probably has one. He lives in Deer Park....

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 11-12-2007, 06:41 PM

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I just looked at Carlos' member page it says he hasn't been on since....Last Activity: 08-16-2007 08:33 PM.

Anyway, look in the yellow pages under auto springs, or automotive springs, or springs, auto. Should list some spring companys in the Houston area.

LockDoc

C10-Driver · 11-13-2007, 12:15 AM

You should be able to find a set if good used springs pretty easily. With everyone lowering or baggin' their trucks these days, there are a lot of spare coil springs around. Either that or check some of the board vendors for new ones. If you weren't planning on it already, you will probably want to buy a pair. Springs settle out over time and depending on how old they are, how hard they have been worked, etc. they settle differently. If you only replace one, your truck might lean a little.

JCA1972 · 11-13-2007, 08:50 AM

Thanks for the quick replys guys, I found these on e-bay, are these the right size?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...126412144&rd=1

**special-K** · 11-13-2007, 09:50 AM

Local spring shops,too.Save shipping.

Tx Firefighter · 11-13-2007, 01:08 PM

Your O Reilly guy is a complete wank. The front springs for GM trucks from 63-87 interchange.

Tell the O reilly clown you want a pair of Moog part number 6452 springs. They cost 80.99 and no shipping.

JCA1972 · 11-13-2007, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Your O Reilly guy is a complete wank. The front springs for GM trucks from 63-87 interchange.

Tell the O reilly clown you want a pair of Moog part number 6452 springs. They cost 80.99 and no shipping.

Thanks, I'll do that.
I should have known better, I asked that Idiot for the lower control arm camber kit and he said that on these trucks you can't replace the lower camber kit because they don't make those parts anymore.

72BlckButy · 11-13-2007, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Your O Reilly guy is a complete wank. The front springs for GM trucks from 63-87 interchange.

Tell the O reilly clown you want a pair of Moog part number 6452 springs. They cost 80.99 and no shipping.

JCA1972 · 11-14-2007, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Your O Reilly guy is a complete wank. The front springs for GM trucks from 63-87 interchange.

Tell the O reilly clown you want a pair of Moog part number 6452 springs. They cost 80.99 and no shipping.

I just looked up the Oreilys web page and it shows the moog #6452 to be for 73 to 95 gm trucks. Do you think it would make a difference?

ChevLoRay · 11-14-2007, 08:25 PM

I guess the clown's viewpoint is that "they" don't build 72-models anymore, so there are no more parts available.

I tried to work with people when I was laid off from my long-term job and went to work for Auto Shack (pre Auto Zone). I loved trying to find a way to help someone and didn't mind perusing the parts books for that elusive tidbit.

You need to find a parts person who will work with you, if you (like me) are going to keep fooling with this old crap. In these days, anyone who can pass a drug test and show up for work, can become a parts person. I've seen girls who know their stuff and guys who don't know "sic 'em from c'mere". I get tired of all the rhetoric that they go through and the questions that I get asked that have nothing to do with the part I need. But, their computer screen does the talking, right?

72BLUZ · 11-14-2007, 09:56 PM

You Can Contact Early Classics, Or You Can Search This Board For A Member Called Uncle. I Have Had Great Success With Uncle When It Comes To Buying Used Parts!!!!

11-12-2007, 05:45 PM	#1
JCA1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Baytown, Texas Posts: 194	Spring Coils for a 71 C-10 Hi to all, I have been pretty busy with honey do's but I'm pretty much caught up now. I started replacing my front suspension on my 71 C-10, I found one of my coil springs to be broken so my question is do you guys know where is the best place to buy replacement coil springs? I have bought my ball joints and tierods from Oreilys but they don't have coil springs. Thanks, Julio __________________ 1971 C-10 2004 Yukon: 1998 Honda Accord 2008 Honda Civic 2004 HD V-Rod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226458

11-12-2007, 06:01 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Re: Spring Coils for a 71 C-10 Either a board vendor or scan the parts board. I do not think they are still available through a dealer, but I could be wrong there. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-12-2007, 06:20 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Spring Coils for a 71 C-10 Remember, the front coil springs on these trucks interchange all the way up through 1987. They should be able to catalog a newer truck to find you some. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-12-2007, 06:32 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,656	Re: Spring Coils for a 71 C-10 - If you want a used one to replace the broken one Carlos (72CSTC5) probably has one. He lives in Deer Park.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-12-2007, 06:41 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,656	Re: Spring Coils for a 71 C-10 - I just looked at Carlos' member page it says he hasn't been on since....Last Activity: 08-16-2007 08:33 PM. Anyway, look in the yellow pages under auto springs, or automotive springs, or springs, auto. Should list some spring companys in the Houston area. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-13-2007, 12:15 AM	#6
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: Spring Coils for a 71 C-10 You should be able to find a set if good used springs pretty easily. With everyone lowering or baggin' their trucks these days, there are a lot of spare coil springs around. Either that or check some of the board vendors for new ones. If you weren't planning on it already, you will probably want to buy a pair. Springs settle out over time and depending on how old they are, how hard they have been worked, etc. they settle differently. If you only replace one, your truck might lean a little. __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

11-13-2007, 08:50 AM	#7
JCA1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Baytown, Texas Posts: 194	Re: Spring Coils for a 71 C-10 Thanks for the quick replys guys, I found these on e-bay, are these the right size? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...126412144&rd=1 __________________ 1971 C-10 2004 Yukon: 1998 Honda Accord 2008 Honda Civic 2004 HD V-Rod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226458

11-13-2007, 09:50 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Spring Coils for a 71 C-10 Local spring shops,too.Save shipping. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-13-2007, 01:08 PM	#9
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Spring Coils for a 71 C-10 Your O Reilly guy is a complete wank. The front springs for GM trucks from 63-87 interchange. Tell the O reilly clown you want a pair of Moog part number 6452 springs. They cost 80.99 and no shipping. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-14-2007, 08:25 PM	#13
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Spring Coils for a 71 C-10 I guess the clown's viewpoint is that "they" don't build 72-models anymore, so there are no more parts available. I tried to work with people when I was laid off from my long-term job and went to work for Auto Shack (pre Auto Zone). I loved trying to find a way to help someone and didn't mind perusing the parts books for that elusive tidbit. You need to find a parts person who will work with you, if you (like me) are going to keep fooling with this old crap. In these days, anyone who can pass a drug test and show up for work, can become a parts person. I've seen girls who know their stuff and guys who don't know "sic 'em from c'mere". I get tired of all the rhetoric that they go through and the questions that I get asked that have nothing to do with the part I need. But, their computer screen does the talking, right? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

11-14-2007, 09:56 PM	#14
72BLUZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lafayette, ga. Posts: 832	Re: Spring Coils for a 71 C-10 You Can Contact Early Classics, Or You Can Search This Board For A Member Called Uncle. I Have Had Great Success With Uncle When It Comes To Buying Used Parts!!!! __________________ Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.... Ronald Reagan

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