Jeep Coil Spring Drop - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Matt's k5** · 12-11-2010, 09:35 PM

NO! I installed mine and it dropped it 5 inch's but if i stand in the bed it hit's the bump stops and i weigh 340

, but rides nice and looks awesome,i don't haul with it , Matt

StevieC · 12-12-2010, 12:16 AM

so I guess picking up a load of alfalfa an hour from home is out of the question

oldblue1968chevy · 12-12-2010, 01:34 AM

haha unless ya wana ride bumpstops!

stock front
jeep springs rear

-sean- · 02-18-2011, 01:24 AM

Just wanted to add a note to this thread about the rear Jeep TJ/LJ springs.
There are four different versions of the springs that were used from 1997 through 2006. These are the ones that can be used on the C10. Similar rear springs could be found on the Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ. All four versions are the same length wise but vary in rate.
The only way to tell them apart is by the color coded tags that are on the springs from the factory, they read as follows:
103AA (or 3AA) 130lb.
104AA (or 4AA) 140lb.
105AA (or 5AA) 150lb.
106AA (or 6AA) 160lb.
The colors on the tags can vary and the rates are "ball park" at best.

oldblue1968chevy · 02-18-2011, 09:01 AM

Hmm

Good info.

AllenKarber · 02-18-2011, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenmtnboy

FREE vs cheap

We all know drop springs are relatively cheap, but free is better

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As a WARNING FYI Here is mine with front springs cut TOO MUCH

I cut 2 full coils, then ended up with rubber spacers under the springs and some 1" bumpstops in place of the stock ones. In hindsite 1.5 coils would probably be ok.It rides like crap and bottoms out, but it was FREEEEE and allowed me to save my $ for '32 ford parts

I got a set of wrangler springs for the rear for free but have not gotten around to installing them yet.

I cut 2 coils off my stock springs,and boy was it low. It looked awesome,but the ride was pretty stiff,and I was always smashing my headers!

61_FL_Apache · 02-18-2011, 12:14 PM

The ride is real rough with cut springs. I did that once too.

This Jeep spring mod looks like something to do in the near future. What is used to hold them in place? I have cut coils welded in the rear now from the PO. The ride is not too bad in the rear, but would like it smoother.

63 & 64 Bowties · 02-19-2011, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by degree01

63&64 Bowties, was that stock rear springs from a 70's Chevelle?

Yes, stock.
a newer pic of the same truck....

oldblue1968chevy · 02-19-2011, 11:47 AM

Are chevelle springs any 'stronger/thicker' than jeep springs? (I like the drop of the jeep springs but not the hauling capacity).

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=437582

Shock relocators on the cheap too...

firefighter736 · 02-19-2011, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

Yes, stock.
a newer pic of the same truck....

That looks awesome... I see the stock springs for the Chevelle can be had on RockAuto for about $55-65. How does it ride? Bottom out like crazy? Did you relocate your shocks?

How is the front lowered, if you don't mind me asking.

63 & 64 Bowties · 02-19-2011, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firefighter736

That looks awesome... I see the stock springs for the Chevelle can be had on RockAuto for about $55-65. How does it ride? Bottom out like crazy? Did you relocate your shocks?

How is the front lowered, if you don't mind me asking.

It rode great. I would imagine that the rear weight of our trucks and a Chevelle are about the same.
On the front, I cut 1.5 coils and cut off the bump stops on the LCA's. I sold that truck about a year ago, but I wouldn't recommend the coil cuts that much just because it puts the LCA's too close to the ground. If you're considering cutting coils, read this first....
http://webrodder.com/article.php?AID=582&SID=16

paul63c10 · 02-19-2011, 03:51 PM

so in english.... what do i need to drop the front 2 inches without cutting.

oldblue1968chevy · 02-19-2011, 07:51 PM

Drop spindles, 'lowered' coil springs, air bags

cut 1 coil off and you'll be fine

daverod · 02-19-2011, 09:02 PM

jeep spring in the rear and a c notch. Put 7 sheets of 3/4" plywood in there today. Rode sweet no bump.

Front coils cut about 2 removed the bumps and the brackets.

Surfdaddy · 02-19-2011, 09:49 PM

Can you add air bags inside the springs to help carry the load. Just like air shocks of yesteryear? Set up the same way.

Paw · 07-02-2015, 10:29 PM

New guy here:
Are you guys using stock shocks ? with jeep rear springs and cutting off 1 coil on the front coil spring
Thanks Paw

12-11-2010, 09:35 PM	#51
Matt's k5 BLAZER THIRTY!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 324	Re: Jeep Coil Spring Drop NO! I installed mine and it dropped it 5 inch's but if i stand in the bed it hit's the bump stops and i weigh 340 , but rides nice and looks awesome,i don't haul with it , Matt __________________ 49 chevy 5 window 20 year project (sold)😟 57 ford fairlane (dad's car never got to it before he passed away R.I.P I LOVE YOU DAD.) 62 GMC 305 V6 custom L/B 72 HIGHLANDER K5 BLAZER 2nd owner 71 K5 MAMMA'S RIDE! 63 GMC 4X4 305 V6 62 GMC SHORT BED SERVICE BODY V6 (STUMPY) 74 GMC CUSTOM 1500 L/B

12-12-2010, 12:16 AM	#52
StevieC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Borrego Springs CA Posts: 83	Re: Jeep Coil Spring Drop so I guess picking up a load of alfalfa an hour from home is out of the question

12-12-2010, 01:34 AM	#53
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Jeep Coil Spring Drop haha unless ya wana ride bumpstops! stock front jeep springs rear Attached Images __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-18-2011, 01:24 AM	#54
-sean- Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 484	Re: Jeep Coil Spring Drop Just wanted to add a note to this thread about the rear Jeep TJ/LJ springs. There are four different versions of the springs that were used from 1997 through 2006. These are the ones that can be used on the C10. Similar rear springs could be found on the Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ. All four versions are the same length wise but vary in rate. The only way to tell them apart is by the color coded tags that are on the springs from the factory, they read as follows: 103AA (or 3AA) 130lb. 104AA (or 4AA) 140lb. 105AA (or 5AA) 150lb. 106AA (or 6AA) 160lb. The colors on the tags can vary and the rates are "ball park" at best.

02-18-2011, 09:01 AM	#55
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Jeep Coil Spring Drop Hmm Good info. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-18-2011, 12:14 PM	#57
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Jeep Coil Spring Drop The ride is real rough with cut springs. I did that once too. This Jeep spring mod looks like something to do in the near future. What is used to hold them in place? I have cut coils welded in the rear now from the PO. The ride is not too bad in the rear, but would like it smoother. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

02-19-2011, 11:47 AM	#59
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Jeep Coil Spring Drop Are chevelle springs any 'stronger/thicker' than jeep springs? (I like the drop of the jeep springs but not the hauling capacity). http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=437582 Shock relocators on the cheap too... __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-19-2011, 03:51 PM	#62
paul63c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Windsor, NY Posts: 51	Re: Jeep Coil Spring Drop so in english.... what do i need to drop the front 2 inches without cutting.

02-19-2011, 07:51 PM	#63
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Jeep Coil Spring Drop Drop spindles, 'lowered' coil springs, air bags cut 1 coil off and you'll be fine __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-19-2011, 09:02 PM	#64
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Jeep Coil Spring Drop jeep spring in the rear and a c notch. Put 7 sheets of 3/4" plywood in there today. Rode sweet no bump. Front coils cut about 2 removed the bumps and the brackets. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

02-19-2011, 09:49 PM	#65
Surfdaddy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newhall Ca. Posts: 463	Re: Jeep Coil Spring Drop Can you add air bags inside the springs to help carry the load. Just like air shocks of yesteryear? Set up the same way. __________________ 1961 GMC. Start date 1/20/2011 Past projects: 1958 Fleetliner 14ft Runabout 1966 Caprice 2dr 1970 VW Squareback

07-02-2015, 10:29 PM	#66
Paw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Waynesboro Pa Posts: 5	Re: Jeep Coil Spring Drop New guy here: Are you guys using stock shocks ? with jeep rear springs and cutting off 1 coil on the front coil spring Thanks Paw

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