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03-26-2014, 03:02 AM
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Front Springs
Would you guys happen to know if the GMC's that had/have the 305e V6 had stiffer front springs than the V8 trucks? I got my 65 minus that tank of a motor and I have no give what so ever in my front end.
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03-27-2014, 12:14 AM
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Re: Front Springs
I don't know for sure, but I would imagine that those springs are pretty stiff. Those GMC V6's are a good bit heavier than a Chevy big block.
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03-27-2014, 12:29 AM
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Re: Front Springs
Yeah, the V-6 engines weigh about 800lbs so it's a good bet they are stiffer.
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03-27-2014, 12:40 AM
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Re: Front Springs
Stengle Bros carries them with the correct load, might be made to order though. My Brother in law just had them make a set for his 63 V6.
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03-27-2014, 10:19 PM
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Re: Front Springs
That's good to know, I will be buying drop springs to replace them then since the 4.8L LS engine is so much lighter.
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