Can you get coil overs for trailing arms?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

eastcoastcivil · 03-11-2009, 06:43 PM

My brother told me that you could get coil overs for your trailing arms a couple of years back....I have never seen them so think he is looney. hahaha.
he has a 66 and I have a 67. Is he right and if so where can you get them?? Thanks

PanelDeland · 03-11-2009, 07:18 PM

You can get them(sorry I don't remember where) but IIRC you have to install a new crossmember.The original shock mounts don't have enough strength to hold them.I remember reading an install article a couple years or so ago in one of the truck mags(CCT or CT).Night look thrru their ads and call.Could be CPP?

cdowns · 03-11-2009, 07:18 PM

summit speedway motors jegs all sell coilovers //you cant use stock shock absorber mounts for coilovers they will break in short order// you'd need to fabricate mounts both top and bottom maybe a crossmember too// just measure up what you need and order the proper length coilovers that you need for your ride highth

ChevLoRay · 03-11-2009, 07:57 PM

All they are, is an overload shock with a coil spring, right?

In the street rod world, they are much more of the suspension than what they would be on these trucks. I'm thinking that you want to replace your coils and shocks with the coil-overs, right? I guess I'm missing something in wanting to do that, but my preference would be AirLift airbags inside the coils, but I don't plan on needing additional load capacity.

....different strokes...

djracer · 03-11-2009, 08:00 PM

I have done coilovers on a couple of of this generation truck. Jegs sells a nice qa1 kit. Be fore warned you can't get the truck super low. You need to mount the upper crossmember as high as possible to get the truck to a decent ride height.

Andy4639 · 03-11-2009, 09:20 PM

There was a kit a few years ago that was sold it mounted the top of the coils on the outside of frame. The bottom was sandwiched between the axle pad and trailing arms with the u-bolts. The lower part of the shock was on the end behind the arm. Pretty cool setup I thought just never could afford it. It even said you could do away with the factory coils.

djracer · 03-11-2009, 09:50 PM

I think that kit was made by hot rods from hell.

Chevymann1968 · 03-11-2009, 09:59 PM

I got a set of coil overs at AUTOZONE quite a while back!!!! They bolted right up!!!!

greygoose · 03-11-2009, 10:52 PM

Anybody has a pic,I'm trying to figure out what you guys are talking about?

Chevymann1968 · 03-11-2009, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greygoose

Anybody has a pic,I'm trying to figure out what you guys are talking about?

Coilover shocks!!!!!

SCOTI · 03-11-2009, 11:35 PM

There's more than one way to go about it so it depends on what you're willing to spend. This is the 'kit' Andy4639 was describing . . ...

kgt · 03-12-2009, 01:01 AM

I have a set in my 68, bolt in worked great.

**fine69** · 03-12-2009, 01:28 AM

Just ask for them at any parts store.

I just put a set on my Coronet Station wagon.

djracer · 03-12-2009, 07:27 AM

This type of kit is what I use. You can get it adjustable or fixed dampening. If you are planning on racing get the adjustable setup. These are usually mounted behind the axle.

PanelDeland · 03-12-2009, 07:41 AM

Two different animals are being brought into the discussion.The Auto parts store ones are actually a coil over overload shock(used for heavy duty stuff like towing).The true coil over is actually a suspension part with a shock and spring designed to carry the weight.The AS coilovers are not heavy enough to support the whole weight of the truck (at least not for normal use).

eastcoastcivil · 03-20-2009, 06:33 AM

Where can I get the kit Andy4639 is talking about and where can I get the kit djracer is talking about??

Andy4639 · 03-20-2009, 06:43 AM

Here is the link for the kit Scoti sent me. I'm ordering the brackets only. I'm just going to move my shocks out here for now. Later I may buy the coilovers. Thanks again.

http://www.restoretrucks.com/Rear-Co...9&search_text=

djracer · 03-20-2009, 07:17 AM

Jegs sell the one I posted.

**PICKMUP** · 03-20-2009, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

There's more than one way to go about it so it depends on what you're willing to spend. This is the 'kit' Andy4639 was describing . . ...

This looks like the kit that CPP designed & sells. It is a bolt on. They have those shocks made specifically for this kit. I think it sells for over $600 & NO dealer discount.
They look so good you would want to run a glass bed floor, just so people could see them. lol
Plus you have to run lowering blocks to get over 2" drop. You can buy new lowered springs, premium shocks & even a shock relocator kit for about $300.

Mt Man Chad · 03-20-2009, 03:05 PM

The 71 C10 SWB I bought last year has coilovers mounted to stock shock mounts.

Andy4639 · 03-20-2009, 03:05 PM

Back when I was thinking about them they said you could take the factory coils out from under the truck too. Their claim was the kit would make the truck handle better being the shocks and coils outside the frame rails which would make since. It would give the balance of the truck better in a curve for sure with everything being outside the frame rails.
I just think having my shocks moved will help mine a lot.

SCOTI · 03-20-2009, 10:20 PM

I spoke w/CPP way back when they did offer this 'kit' but it wouldn't work for me because they recommended it be used for only 'weekend warriors' (you COULD NOT carry a stock payload capacity w/this set-up) plus as mentioned it didn't offer much drop vs. the cost (easy enough to tweak).

I too considered getting the brackets by themselves for future possibilities . . ....

**chev-obsession** · 03-20-2009, 10:50 PM

i saw some on this guys 68 drag truck at the hot august nights show.

**special-K** · 03-21-2009, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Two different animals are being brought into the discussion.The Auto parts store ones are actually a coil over overload shock(used for heavy duty stuff like towing).The true coil over is actually a suspension part with a shock and spring designed to carry the weight.The AS coilovers are not heavy enough to support the whole weight of the truck (at least not for normal use).

What he said.There`s coil over "shocks" and there`s coil over "suspension".The title is misleading.

It`s like the difference between air shocks and air ride.

Andy4639 · 03-21-2009, 10:20 AM

I'm thinking about making a set of them myself here at work with the scrap metal we have. I'm going to get some measurements this weekend on the truck. See what I can come up with.

03-11-2009, 06:43 PM	#1
eastcoastcivil Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 201	Can you get coil overs for trailing arms?? My brother told me that you could get coil overs for your trailing arms a couple of years back....I have never seen them so think he is looney. hahaha. he has a 66 and I have a 67. Is he right and if so where can you get them?? Thanks __________________ If your not living for something, your dieing for nothing...

03-11-2009, 07:18 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms?? You can get them(sorry I don't remember where) but IIRC you have to install a new crossmember.The original shock mounts don't have enough strength to hold them.I remember reading an install article a couple years or so ago in one of the truck mags(CCT or CT).Night look thrru their ads and call.Could be CPP? __________________ 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"

03-11-2009, 07:18 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms?? summit speedway motors jegs all sell coilovers //you cant use stock shock absorber mounts for coilovers they will break in short order// you'd need to fabricate mounts both top and bottom maybe a crossmember too// just measure up what you need and order the proper length coilovers that you need for your ride highth __________________ 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

03-11-2009, 07:57 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms?? All they are, is an overload shock with a coil spring, right? In the street rod world, they are much more of the suspension than what they would be on these trucks. I'm thinking that you want to replace your coils and shocks with the coil-overs, right? I guess I'm missing something in wanting to do that, but my preference would be AirLift airbags inside the coils, but I don't plan on needing additional load capacity. ....different strokes... __________________ 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.

03-11-2009, 08:00 PM	#5
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms?? I have done coilovers on a couple of of this generation truck. Jegs sells a nice qa1 kit. Be fore warned you can't get the truck super low. You need to mount the upper crossmember as high as possible to get the truck to a decent ride height. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

03-11-2009, 09:20 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms?? There was a kit a few years ago that was sold it mounted the top of the coils on the outside of frame. The bottom was sandwiched between the axle pad and trailing arms with the u-bolts. The lower part of the shock was on the end behind the arm. Pretty cool setup I thought just never could afford it. It even said you could do away with the factory coils. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-11-2009, 09:50 PM	#7
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms?? I think that kit was made by hot rods from hell. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

03-11-2009, 09:59 PM	#8
Chevymann1968 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houma LA Posts: 193	Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms?? I got a set of coil overs at AUTOZONE quite a while back!!!! They bolted right up!!!! __________________ 1968 GMC Rebuilding Stage 2001 Camaro SS SOLD Last edited by Chevymann1968; 03-11-2009 at 10:00 PM.

03-11-2009, 10:52 PM	#9
greygoose Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.C. Posts: 250	Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms?? Anybody has a pic,I'm trying to figure out what you guys are talking about? __________________ If it ain't a chevy,I don't want it

03-11-2009, 11:35 PM	#11
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms?? There's more than one way to go about it so it depends on what you're willing to spend. This is the 'kit' Andy4639 was describing . . ... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 03-11-2009 at 11:43 PM.

03-12-2009, 01:01 AM	#12
kgt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 147	Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms?? I have a set in my 68, bolt in worked great.

03-12-2009, 01:28 AM	#13
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms?? Just ask for them at any parts store. I just put a set on my Coronet Station wagon. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

03-12-2009, 07:27 AM	#14
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms?? This type of kit is what I use. You can get it adjustable or fixed dampening. If you are planning on racing get the adjustable setup. These are usually mounted behind the axle. Attached Images __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

03-12-2009, 07:41 AM	#15
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms?? Two different animals are being brought into the discussion.The Auto parts store ones are actually a coil over overload shock(used for heavy duty stuff like towing).The true coil over is actually a suspension part with a shock and spring designed to carry the weight.The AS coilovers are not heavy enough to support the whole weight of the truck (at least not for normal use). __________________ 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"

03-20-2009, 06:33 AM	#16
eastcoastcivil Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 201	Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms?? Where can I get the kit Andy4639 is talking about and where can I get the kit djracer is talking about?? __________________ If your not living for something, your dieing for nothing...



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03-20-2009, 06:43 AM	#17
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms?? Here is the link for the kit Scoti sent me. I'm ordering the brackets only. I'm just going to move my shocks out here for now. Later I may buy the coilovers. Thanks again. http://www.restoretrucks.com/Rear-Co...9&search_text= __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-20-2009, 07:17 AM	#18
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms?? Jegs sell the one I posted. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

03-20-2009, 03:05 PM	#20
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms?? The 71 C10 SWB I bought last year has coilovers mounted to stock shock mounts. __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

03-20-2009, 10:20 PM	#22
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms?? I spoke w/CPP way back when they did offer this 'kit' but it wouldn't work for me because they recommended it be used for only 'weekend warriors' (you COULD NOT carry a stock payload capacity w/this set-up) plus as mentioned it didn't offer much drop vs. the cost (easy enough to tweak). I too considered getting the brackets by themselves for future possibilities . . .... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-20-2009, 10:50 PM	#23
chev-obsession Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kennewick, WA Posts: 1,513	Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms?? i saw some on this guys 68 drag truck at the hot august nights show.

03-21-2009, 10:20 AM	#25
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms?? I'm thinking about making a set of them myself here at work with the scrap metal we have. I'm going to get some measurements this weekend on the truck. See what I can come up with. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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