Replacement front spring - questions?

[BubbaGreen]

I am going to replace the front springs in
my C-10 with a 350 engine. Looking at
GMCPauls website, he has listed a standard
spring and a variable rate one, which ones
are the best to use. This truck will only
be used on the street (as a daily driver)
and will probably never really haul much,
maybe tow a trailer at most. Any input?
Thoughts on what is the best springs to use.
I may also end up replacing the rears as
well (they are coils too) THANKS!

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71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside WAS:307w/3-on-the-tree NOW:350TBI/700R4/3.73
See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

[Custom 68]

I asked the same questions. I just replaced my front and rears from GMCPaul. I went with stock height variable rate front and 4 inch rear. I havent driven mine much. I droped the front with spindles. I have just (Friday night) put new shocks on I have not got the front end realigned so I am going to try to do that this week. I went over a dip with a buddy in the truck and the tire bottomed out on the inner finder just barely barely kissed one of the bolts this was before I put on the shocks. I was told the shocks for the lowered truck are stiffer and that was my problem. The little I have driven it it corners GREAT. the ride is good too. My old springs were worn and completly shot. To answer your question I dont know? My variable rate seem good but it seems to sit lower in the front than I would have expected.

I will let you khow more as I drive it more. Hopefully this week.
Dave

[70cst]

I also purchased a spring, shock, drop spindle kit from GMCPaul...I bought the variable springs...Rides great & much improved handling w/o any problems.

70cst with a 402BB