WTB: 1 Ton Front Coils Springs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

beagler · 12-13-2004, 10:17 AM

I was told that if I put 1 Ton springs on my truck I could get the front of it up about an inch or two so I could get just a little bigger tires on it so if this is true and maybe you guys could help me out (Please) that's what I want to do.

If you got 'em I want 'em: 1 Ton Front Coil Springs for my '71 GMC 1/2 ton

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 12-13-2004, 01:26 PM

I have new TRW 1 ton front coils for 95.00 + shipping.

junkyardjohn · 12-13-2004, 01:46 PM

BEAGLER .. YOU MAY HAVE TROUBLE GETTING ONE TON SPRINGS TO COMPRESS ENOUGH TO INSTALL THEM. I'VE NEVER TRIED TO PUT THEM IN A 1/2 TON, BUT I HAD ONE H@LL OF A TIME REPLACING THEM IN MY ONE TON TOWTRUCK. I'M USED TO PUTTING THEM IN PLACE & THEN JACKING UP THE LOWER CROSSMEMBER, TILL I COULD GET A NUT ON THE BALL JOINT. BUT WITH THE ONE TON, THE WHOLE TRUCK LIFTED INSTEAD OF COMPRESSING THE COILS. GOOD LUCK WITH IT.

JOHN

8t5Silverado · 12-13-2004, 02:55 PM

I had a similar problem with the Moog HD springs. I had to have someone press down on the control arm with a breaker bar while I lifted the spring into place...

4bynut · 12-13-2004, 03:17 PM

BEAGLER - I have a set, their still on the frame. How's $25 plus shipping or pickup if your close to Sterling IL. Their on a 68 1 ton. Thank's Jason.

beagler · 12-13-2004, 03:42 PM

junkyardjohn & 8t5Silverado- What about a spring compressor? Its kinda like a rachet strap.

MotherTruckers- Little too much for me right now.

4bynut-Interested in yours. what kind of shpae are they in? are they still on the truck? how much for shipping roughly to 45056?

junkyardjohn · 12-13-2004, 03:55 PM

I STRIPPED A GOOD MAC TOOLS SPRING COMPRESSOR & PULLING DOWN WITH A PRYBAR WAS OUT OF THE QUESTION AS IT WAS LIFTING THE FRONT END OF A 5,000 LB TRUCK.

JOHN

Tx Firefighter · 12-13-2004, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by junkyardjohn

I STRIPPED A GOOD MAC TOOLS SPRING COMPRESSOR & PULLING DOWN WITH A PRYBAR WAS OUT OF THE QUESTION AS IT WAS LIFTING THE FRONT END OF A 5,000 LB TRUCK.

JOHN

I've had to use a front end loader on the Cat to hold the truck down before. Them heavy springs are stubborn.

chev74 · 12-13-2004, 05:07 PM

i dont know about you guys but i replaced my 1/2 ton springs with either 1 ton or 3/4 ton (i think at auto zone they were the same part#) springs and i did it by myself in my driveway with nothing but a floor jack and a little bit of elbow grease. i had done it before on my 82 and that was easier bc it was on a lift. as long as you can drop the lower control arms down far enough to slip the spring into place then get a jack underneath you can reattach your ball joint nut and thats most of the work. just be prepared to get your front end aligned or else you'll feather the tar out of your tires.

Tx Firefighter · 12-13-2004, 05:16 PM

What we're talking about is, the springs are so stiff, the truck will jack up off of the stands before the spring compresses enough to get the ball joint nut started.

chev74 · 12-13-2004, 05:36 PM

i realize how stiff those springs are- and they stay stiff! my 1/2 ton short/step stayed on the stands long enough to start the nut, so, beagler, you shouldnt have too much difficulty swapping out the springs, and it adds 1.5"-2" to your ride height at least.

junkyardjohn · 12-13-2004, 06:29 PM

YEP .. I REBUILT THE WHOLE FRONTEND (UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS, UPPER & LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS, ALL TIE ROD ENDS). I FIGURED THIS WOULD BE A 3 OR 4 HOUR JOB..... IT WOUND UP TAKING 3 DAYS .(QUOTE)so, beagler, you shouldnt have too much difficulty swapping out the springs/(QUOTE)
SO DON'T TRY & CONVINCE ME IT IS A SIMPLE JOB.

JOHN

beagler · 12-13-2004, 10:39 PM

chevy 74- What kind of engine does yours have? bb or sb? Just curious as this might be the reason yours stayed on the stnads long enough.

JunkYardJohn- same question same reason.

also what kind of springs would y'all recommend? stock or some other kind? is there any other way I could get the lift without a body lift kit?

junkyardjohn · 12-13-2004, 10:49 PM

MY WRECKER HAS A 350 MOTOR IN IT, BUT IT ALSO HAS A 300 LB PUSH BUMPER ON IT. THEY WERE FACTORY 1 TON SPRINGS (I COULDN'T SAY ABOUT AFTERMARKET) I FINALLY CUT THE RUBBER BUMP STOPS OFF OF THE UPPER A-ARM TO GET IT TO COME DOWN THE EXTRA INCH & A 1/2 SO I COULD GET THE BALL JOINT NUT STARTED. ONCE I HAD THEM INSTALLED I REPLACED THEM WITH NEW ONES. NOT A JOB I WANT TO DO AGAIN JUST FOR FUN.

JOHN

chucks70 · 12-13-2004, 11:37 PM

I made a spring compressor from some 1/4 inch flat plate. The plates have 2 nubs welded on them that fit inside the coil and holes big enough for all-thread on the outside. The nubs keep it from slipping out while compressing. Works good for home made.

beagler · 12-13-2004, 11:45 PM

okay thanks. special thanks to you john been really helpful.

junkyardjohn · 12-14-2004, 12:02 AM

NO PROBLEM.... GOOD LUCK

JOHN

chev74 · 12-14-2004, 12:30 AM

my truck had a 250 inline 6 in it when i did the lift, so the weight was not the issue. now its got a 350 sbc in there- as of last week.

4bynut · 12-14-2004, 05:27 AM

Yes the springs I have are still on the frame. I'll take them off and get you a shipping price. It'll be a day maybe two though. They looked okay, but I'll take a better look and get you a pic when their off. Thank's Jason.

beagler · 12-14-2004, 11:16 AM

okay thanks.

4bynut · 12-14-2004, 04:12 PM

BEAGLER I pulled the springs today for you and the bottom on one is broke. Sorry couldn't tell with it in the frame. Hope someone else can help. Jason.

beagler · 12-14-2004, 04:45 PM

okay thanks.

12-13-2004, 10:17 AM	#1
beagler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 190	WTB: 1 Ton Front Coils Springs I was told that if I put 1 Ton springs on my truck I could get the front of it up about an inch or two so I could get just a little bigger tires on it so if this is true and maybe you guys could help me out (Please) that's what I want to do. If you got 'em I want 'em: 1 Ton Front Coil Springs for my '71 GMC 1/2 ton __________________ '71 GMC 350 bored, cam'd, straight pipes LOOKING FOR A 4x4 redz 1970 K5 "Time has stopped for our classic trucks, and as such maintain nostalgia and simplicity of the vehicles and of an era passed." Last edited by beagler; 12-13-2004 at 12:12 PM.

12-13-2004, 01:26 PM	#2
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	I have new TRW 1 ton front coils for 95.00 + shipping. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

12-13-2004, 01:46 PM	#3
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	BEAGLER .. YOU MAY HAVE TROUBLE GETTING ONE TON SPRINGS TO COMPRESS ENOUGH TO INSTALL THEM. I'VE NEVER TRIED TO PUT THEM IN A 1/2 TON, BUT I HAD ONE H@LL OF A TIME REPLACING THEM IN MY ONE TON TOWTRUCK. I'M USED TO PUTTING THEM IN PLACE & THEN JACKING UP THE LOWER CROSSMEMBER, TILL I COULD GET A NUT ON THE BALL JOINT. BUT WITH THE ONE TON, THE WHOLE TRUCK LIFTED INSTEAD OF COMPRESSING THE COILS. GOOD LUCK WITH IT. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

12-13-2004, 02:55 PM	#4
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	I had a similar problem with the Moog HD springs. I had to have someone press down on the control arm with a breaker bar while I lifted the spring into place... __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

12-13-2004, 03:42 PM	#6
beagler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 190	junkyardjohn & 8t5Silverado- What about a spring compressor? Its kinda like a rachet strap. MotherTruckers- Little too much for me right now. 4bynut-Interested in yours. what kind of shpae are they in? are they still on the truck? how much for shipping roughly to 45056? __________________ '71 GMC 350 bored, cam'd, straight pipes LOOKING FOR A 4x4 redz 1970 K5 "Time has stopped for our classic trucks, and as such maintain nostalgia and simplicity of the vehicles and of an era passed."

12-13-2004, 03:17 PM	#5
4bynut Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Morrison, IL Posts: 793	BEAGLER - I have a set, their still on the frame. How's $25 plus shipping or pickup if your close to Sterling IL. Their on a 68 1 ton. Thank's Jason.

12-13-2004, 03:55 PM	#7
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	I STRIPPED A GOOD MAC TOOLS SPRING COMPRESSOR & PULLING DOWN WITH A PRYBAR WAS OUT OF THE QUESTION AS IT WAS LIFTING THE FRONT END OF A 5,000 LB TRUCK. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

12-13-2004, 05:07 PM	#9
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	i dont know about you guys but i replaced my 1/2 ton springs with either 1 ton or 3/4 ton (i think at auto zone they were the same part#) springs and i did it by myself in my driveway with nothing but a floor jack and a little bit of elbow grease. i had done it before on my 82 and that was easier bc it was on a lift. as long as you can drop the lower control arms down far enough to slip the spring into place then get a jack underneath you can reattach your ball joint nut and thats most of the work. just be prepared to get your front end aligned or else you'll feather the tar out of your tires.

12-13-2004, 05:16 PM	#10
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	What we're talking about is, the springs are so stiff, the truck will jack up off of the stands before the spring compresses enough to get the ball joint nut started. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

12-13-2004, 05:36 PM	#11
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	i realize how stiff those springs are- and they stay stiff! my 1/2 ton short/step stayed on the stands long enough to start the nut, so, beagler, you shouldnt have too much difficulty swapping out the springs, and it adds 1.5"-2" to your ride height at least.

12-13-2004, 06:29 PM	#12
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	YEP .. I REBUILT THE WHOLE FRONTEND (UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS, UPPER & LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS, ALL TIE ROD ENDS). I FIGURED THIS WOULD BE A 3 OR 4 HOUR JOB..... IT WOUND UP TAKING 3 DAYS .(QUOTE)so, beagler, you shouldnt have too much difficulty swapping out the springs/(QUOTE) SO DON'T TRY & CONVINCE ME IT IS A SIMPLE JOB. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST Last edited by junkyardjohn; 12-13-2004 at 06:34 PM.

12-13-2004, 10:39 PM	#13
beagler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 190	chevy 74- What kind of engine does yours have? bb or sb? Just curious as this might be the reason yours stayed on the stnads long enough. JunkYardJohn- same question same reason. also what kind of springs would y'all recommend? stock or some other kind? is there any other way I could get the lift without a body lift kit? __________________ '71 GMC 350 bored, cam'd, straight pipes LOOKING FOR A 4x4 redz 1970 K5 "Time has stopped for our classic trucks, and as such maintain nostalgia and simplicity of the vehicles and of an era passed."

12-13-2004, 10:49 PM	#14
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	MY WRECKER HAS A 350 MOTOR IN IT, BUT IT ALSO HAS A 300 LB PUSH BUMPER ON IT. THEY WERE FACTORY 1 TON SPRINGS (I COULDN'T SAY ABOUT AFTERMARKET) I FINALLY CUT THE RUBBER BUMP STOPS OFF OF THE UPPER A-ARM TO GET IT TO COME DOWN THE EXTRA INCH & A 1/2 SO I COULD GET THE BALL JOINT NUT STARTED. ONCE I HAD THEM INSTALLED I REPLACED THEM WITH NEW ONES. NOT A JOB I WANT TO DO AGAIN JUST FOR FUN. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

12-13-2004, 11:37 PM	#15
chucks70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cadiz, OH Posts: 628	I made a spring compressor from some 1/4 inch flat plate. The plates have 2 nubs welded on them that fit inside the coil and holes big enough for all-thread on the outside. The nubs keep it from slipping out while compressing. Works good for home made. __________________ 68 1 ton dually 292, 2001 Sebring, 2004 Trailblazer, 11 Camaro Convertible.

12-13-2004, 11:45 PM	#16
beagler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 190	okay thanks. special thanks to you john been really helpful. __________________ '71 GMC 350 bored, cam'd, straight pipes LOOKING FOR A 4x4 redz 1970 K5 "Time has stopped for our classic trucks, and as such maintain nostalgia and simplicity of the vehicles and of an era passed."



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12-14-2004, 12:02 AM	#17
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	NO PROBLEM.... GOOD LUCK JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

12-14-2004, 12:30 AM	#18
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	my truck had a 250 inline 6 in it when i did the lift, so the weight was not the issue. now its got a 350 sbc in there- as of last week.

12-14-2004, 05:27 AM	#19
4bynut Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Morrison, IL Posts: 793	Yes the springs I have are still on the frame. I'll take them off and get you a shipping price. It'll be a day maybe two though. They looked okay, but I'll take a better look and get you a pic when their off. Thank's Jason.

12-14-2004, 11:16 AM	#20
beagler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 190	okay thanks. __________________ '71 GMC 350 bored, cam'd, straight pipes LOOKING FOR A 4x4 redz 1970 K5 "Time has stopped for our classic trucks, and as such maintain nostalgia and simplicity of the vehicles and of an era passed."

12-14-2004, 04:12 PM	#21
4bynut Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Morrison, IL Posts: 793	BEAGLER I pulled the springs today for you and the bottom on one is broke. Sorry couldn't tell with it in the frame. Hope someone else can help. Jason.

12-14-2004, 04:45 PM	#22
beagler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 190	okay thanks. __________________ '71 GMC 350 bored, cam'd, straight pipes LOOKING FOR A 4x4 redz 1970 K5 "Time has stopped for our classic trucks, and as such maintain nostalgia and simplicity of the vehicles and of an era passed."

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