08-26-2013, 11:39 PM | #1 |
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Coil spring spacers?
I have a 72 chevy c20 with coils up front and leaf out back. I am wanting to level out the front, either with bigger coils, or coil spring spacers. Anyone know of either that are available for a 72 2wd?
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08-27-2013, 10:50 AM | #2 |
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Re: Coil spring spacers?
I would imagine that any patrs store would have the coil spring "helpers" that you twist in between the coils.
Probably best bet would be a new set of stock height springs...readily available from all kinds of places. If your coils are like mine, they are sagging a bit after 40 years.
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08-27-2013, 02:23 PM | #3 |
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Re: Coil spring spacers?
I agree with Slow one they should still be out there to be bought.
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08-27-2013, 05:29 PM | #4 |
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Re: Coil spring spacers?
All you need are a set of coils intended for a later 73-88 squarebody crewcab and you will pick up about 2". There are a couple of threads.
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08-27-2013, 05:42 PM | #5 |
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08-27-2013, 06:31 PM | #6 |
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Re: Coil spring spacers?
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Good thread with some good information.... I'd go with the advice given already... Spring rates should be available from the spring manufacturer, look for those too. |
08-27-2013, 09:53 PM | #7 |
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Re: Coil spring spacers?
I'm in the process of doing a front disc swap on my '67, It's always listed to the left, and I found that one of my springs was broken on the first coil. I cut the other one to match, and now she's lower and even. That may not be your preference, but pickle fork, grinder, level...
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