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03-11-2009, 06:43 PM
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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
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03-11-2009, 07:18 PM
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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?
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03-11-2009, 07:18 PM
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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
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03-11-2009, 07:57 PM
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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...
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03-11-2009, 08:00 PM
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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.
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03-11-2009, 09:20 PM
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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.
 
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03-11-2009, 09:50 PM
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Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms??
I think that kit was made by hot rods from hell.
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03-11-2009, 09:59 PM
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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!!!!
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03-11-2009, 10:52 PM
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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?
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03-11-2009, 11:09 PM
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Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms??
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03-11-2009, 11:35 PM
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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 . . ...
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03-12-2009, 01:01 AM
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Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms??
I have a set in my 68, bolt in worked great.
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03-12-2009, 01:28 AM
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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.
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03-12-2009, 07:27 AM
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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.
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03-12-2009, 07:41 AM
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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).
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03-20-2009, 06:33 AM
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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??
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03-20-2009, 06:43 AM
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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=
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03-20-2009, 07:17 AM
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Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms??
Jegs sell the one I posted.
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03-20-2009, 02:23 PM
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Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms??
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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. Last edited by PICKMUP; 03-20-2009 at 02:27 PM. |
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03-20-2009, 03:05 PM
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Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms??
The 71 C10 SWB I bought last year has coilovers mounted to stock shock mounts.
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03-20-2009, 03:05 PM
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Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms??
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.
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03-20-2009, 10:20 PM
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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 . . ....
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03-20-2009, 10:50 PM
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Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms??
i saw some on this guys 68 drag truck at the hot august nights show.
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03-21-2009, 10:08 AM
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Re: Can you get coil overs for trailing arms??
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It`s like the difference between air shocks and air ride.
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03-21-2009, 10:20 AM
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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.
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