Softning the ride 1970 C-20 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fb1411 · 06-18-2013, 06:32 PM

Has anybody tired removing a leaf spring to soften the ride?

SS Tim · 06-18-2013, 06:53 PM

There is a lot more than a blanket answer here. Why do you have a C20? Do you carry a load? Is it a coil or a leaf truck, its suprising how often people don't know? What are you running for tires? Shocks?

BTW: Welcome to the board.

*Mister-B* · 06-18-2013, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by fb1411

Has anybody tired removing a leaf spring to soften the ride?

This may be the closest you'll get to a soft ride in a C20 lol

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bugmasta · 06-19-2013, 12:45 AM

Convert to c10 running gear, that's what I did.
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bobs409 · 06-19-2013, 06:26 AM

I have a Cheyenne 20 and it has coils. Rides better than my C10 stepside!

You must have leafs. Thought that was only a GMC thing?

da-burb · 06-19-2013, 07:13 AM

Add 1400 pounds of weight in the box and she will ride like a Cadillac. I never could understand how a C10 rides so nice and a C20 will pound, your spine into the base of your scull when you cross over a crack in the road.
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srvivor71 · 06-19-2013, 10:32 AM

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This may be the closest you'll get to a soft ride in a C20 lol

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northerngmc · 06-19-2013, 11:27 AM

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I never could understand how a C10 rides so nice and a C20 will pound, your spine into the base of your scull when you cross over a crack in the road.
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I wonder if that is a coil to leaf problem more than a C10 to C20. My 68 C20 with coil springs rides pretty nice, in fact I would say that is rides better than the 2004 2500HD I had.

Orange67 · 06-19-2013, 11:37 AM

Leafs were an option on Chevy's, and coils were an option on GMC's IIRC. My C20 has leafs, ride is ok but then I've always chalked it up to being a 3/4 ton.

MSHax · 06-19-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bobs409

I have a Cheyenne 20 and it has coils. Rides better than my C10 stepside!

You must have leafs. Thought that was only a GMC thing?

My c20 has coil too, but it's stiff unless I've got a couple quads or a motorcycle in the back. Got my air ride, just scared that if I pull apart my front suspension I'll open up a can of worms.

There's an option, not sure what your build budget is, but if the removing a link don't help, you can always do air.

67swb72klb · 06-19-2013, 12:35 PM

i just bought a 72 c20 w/leafs and it does hop a little but does not ride too bad the coil spring trucks do ride better. in the past i have oiled the ends of the leafs to help them slide somewhat easer and it helps some
by the way if you go for a ride in a four wheel drive of the same year it wont seem like such a bad ride

fb1411 · 06-19-2013, 01:11 PM

Didn't know this was a comedic website

fb1411 · 06-19-2013, 01:16 PM

Serious reply
THANK YOU

*Mister-B* · 06-19-2013, 01:47 PM

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Didn't know this was a comedic website

Lighten up, man
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**leddzepp** · 06-19-2013, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fb1411

Didn't know this was a comedic website

Stick around....it gets better

SS Tim · 06-19-2013, 04:01 PM

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Serious reply
THANK YOU

I did way back at #2... if you want help you need to give us some facts to work with. There are a number of ways to improve a ride but "how" depends on your ultimate use and how much you want to spend.

06-18-2013, 06:32 PM	#1
fb1411 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lancaster CA Posts: 15	Softning the ride 1970 C-20 Has anybody tired removing a leaf spring to soften the ride?

06-19-2013, 12:45 AM	#4
bugmasta Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 272	Re: Softning the ride 1970 C-20 Convert to c10 running gear, that's what I did. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 c20 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358130 Club longbed ...cause girls like'em long!!!!!

06-19-2013, 06:26 AM	#5
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Softning the ride 1970 C-20 I have a Cheyenne 20 and it has coils. Rides better than my C10 stepside! You must have leafs. Thought that was only a GMC thing? __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

06-19-2013, 07:13 AM	#6
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Re: Softning the ride 1970 C-20 Add 1400 pounds of weight in the box and she will ride like a Cadillac. I never could understand how a C10 rides so nice and a C20 will pound, your spine into the base of your scull when you cross over a crack in the road. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

06-19-2013, 11:37 AM	#9
Orange67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 499	Re: Softning the ride 1970 C-20 Leafs were an option on Chevy's, and coils were an option on GMC's IIRC. My C20 has leafs, ride is ok but then I've always chalked it up to being a 3/4 ton. __________________ Justin '67 C20 CST Custom Camper '04.5 LLY Duramax CCSB...sold

06-18-2013, 06:53 PM	#2
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Softning the ride 1970 C-20 There is a lot more than a blanket answer here. Why do you have a C20? Do you carry a load? Is it a coil or a leaf truck, its suprising how often people don't know? What are you running for tires? Shocks? BTW: Welcome to the board. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

06-19-2013, 12:35 PM	#11
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,471	Re: Softning the ride 1970 C-20 i just bought a 72 c20 w/leafs and it does hop a little but does not ride too bad the coil spring trucks do ride better. in the past i have oiled the ends of the leafs to help them slide somewhat easer and it helps some by the way if you go for a ride in a four wheel drive of the same year it wont seem like such a bad ride __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

06-19-2013, 01:11 PM	#12
fb1411 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lancaster CA Posts: 15	Re: Softning the ride 1970 C-20 Didn't know this was a comedic website

06-19-2013, 01:16 PM	#13
fb1411 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lancaster CA Posts: 15	Re: Softning the ride 1970 C-20 Serious reply THANK YOU

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