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my70chevyc10 · 01-14-2009, 03:22 AM

I read here that we could use the rear springs from a chevelle does anyone know what year they are from.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-14-2009, 09:34 AM

"A" body 68-72 rear springs will work including Chevelles as well as other GM cars with the "A" body.

My friend has them on his short box and they work very well. Ride is good but load capacity is limited.

Jim

Senator350 · 01-14-2009, 12:32 PM

move your hangers and shackles and run longer springs from the rear of a 2wd 88-98 chevy truck. your load capacity will be increased and you won't be using car parts on a 1/2 ton capacity truck.

upgrade? not downgrade? unless it's all about show.

Myself · 01-14-2009, 12:47 PM

That sound OK too but I think we're talking about coil springs here. Is this supposed to give a drop? how much?

kcjones · 01-14-2009, 01:37 PM

I think drop is in the 2-3" range with stock Chevelle springs, but load capacity is diminished...why not purchase drop springs? Maybe $120 for the pair new, and they've got similar load capacity as stock.

big_al_71 · 01-14-2009, 01:45 PM

I agree about just buying truck lowering springs, they are cheap enough and you are not using car parts,,,just my .02

**michael bustamante** · 01-14-2009, 01:57 PM

I read thats what cpp sends you when you order the rear drop springs for out trucks. Is this true?

lts70 · 01-14-2009, 04:35 PM

I got drop springs for the rear and they are no where near stock loading capacity. I want to find a better drop spring or just put some air bags in the back running off of a shrader valve behind the license plate. i will be watching this thread.

kcjones · 01-14-2009, 07:00 PM

FYI, some aftermarket companies, can't remember which, offer an HD rear drop spring option. This would likely be at or near the stock load capacity. I agree the normal drop springs are not as beefy as stock, but they're closer than Chevelles, I'm positive. Chevelle springs were not designed to have 5+ inches of range in travel, nor support and additional 1000 lbs over the rear axle without breaking anything. I would only put car springs in if you never really load anything into the bed.

01-14-2009, 03:22 AM	#1
my70chevyc10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Covina Calif Posts: 172	Rear Springs I read here that we could use the rear springs from a chevelle does anyone know what year they are from. __________________ "Your trucks fast! You must have been going 120 when I passed you." "Owning A 10 Sec Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still Gay" If for some reason i loose to a import...At least i can go home knowing the vehicle i drive drops girls panties...

01-14-2009, 09:34 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Rear Springs "A" body 68-72 rear springs will work including Chevelles as well as other GM cars with the "A" body. My friend has them on his short box and they work very well. Ride is good but load capacity is limited. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

01-14-2009, 12:32 PM	#3
Senator350 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 522	Re: Rear Springs move your hangers and shackles and run longer springs from the rear of a 2wd 88-98 chevy truck. your load capacity will be increased and you won't be using car parts on a 1/2 ton capacity truck. upgrade? not downgrade? unless it's all about show. __________________ RN U OVR Last edited by Senator350; 01-14-2009 at 12:32 PM.

01-14-2009, 12:47 PM	#4
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,136	Re: Rear Springs That sound OK too but I think we're talking about coil springs here. Is this supposed to give a drop? how much?

01-14-2009, 01:37 PM	#5
kcjones I wish I was a cowboy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 409	Re: Rear Springs I think drop is in the 2-3" range with stock Chevelle springs, but load capacity is diminished...why not purchase drop springs? Maybe $120 for the pair new, and they've got similar load capacity as stock. __________________ -Kris Met list: Cyclone,Wilson,TranzAm,extd56,hotrodhomi,mnky30,Rokcrln,Brad,JerryJones(well, his truck anyway).

01-14-2009, 01:45 PM	#6
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Rear Springs I agree about just buying truck lowering springs, they are cheap enough and you are not using car parts,,,just my .02 __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-14-2009, 01:57 PM	#7
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,858	Re: Rear Springs I read thats what cpp sends you when you order the rear drop springs for out trucks. Is this true? __________________ 1967custom

01-14-2009, 04:35 PM	#8
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Re: Rear Springs I got drop springs for the rear and they are no where near stock loading capacity. I want to find a better drop spring or just put some air bags in the back running off of a shrader valve behind the license plate. i will be watching this thread. __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

01-14-2009, 07:00 PM	#9
kcjones I wish I was a cowboy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 409	Re: Rear Springs FYI, some aftermarket companies, can't remember which, offer an HD rear drop spring option. This would likely be at or near the stock load capacity. I agree the normal drop springs are not as beefy as stock, but they're closer than Chevelles, I'm positive. Chevelle springs were not designed to have 5+ inches of range in travel, nor support and additional 1000 lbs over the rear axle without breaking anything. I would only put car springs in if you never really load anything into the bed. __________________ -Kris Met list: Cyclone,Wilson,TranzAm,extd56,hotrodhomi,mnky30,Rokcrln,Brad,JerryJones(well, his truck anyway).

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