67 CST w/ leaf springs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Cyco Path · 07-18-2002, 05:18 PM

I spoke to guy on the phone today that has a lwb 69 he wants to sell. I tell him I would like to look at it but I really want a 67 swb. So he says he has a 67 frame he pulled the body off of a while back, and he goes on to say it has the leaf springs instead of coils in the rear. I've never heard of such. My first thought was maybe C20 came with leafs. He says it was definitely a C10. Anyone heard of this? Or is he yanking my chain?

Low69CST · 07-18-2002, 05:23 PM

Yeah, its a half ton option. I had only seen one before, but since i've been on the board, lots of people have them. I would rather have a coil frame, but thats for lowering and ride. I think they just took a 4x4 half ton leaf set up and put it under a 2wd. I think, don't know for sure.

Cyco Path · 07-18-2002, 06:13 PM

Cool! Thanks for the info. I have to agree with you on the coil vs leaf. I think I'll stick with a coil frame. But it's nice to gain a lil bit of knowledge.
See everybody the internet is good for more than just lookin' at porn!

Longhorn Man · 07-18-2002, 06:43 PM

Also, most GMC trucks had leaves with optional coils, while most Chevys were coils, with optional leaves.

68 with 350 TPI · 07-18-2002, 10:06 PM

Hey about this.....I have coil springs with (Factory helper leave springs) on my 68 CST

Super Chevy · 07-18-2002, 10:14 PM

I have the helper springs also

they are good for 500# and are called AUX springs

(forgot the actual option name)

chevy2racr · 07-18-2002, 10:22 PM

<~~~71 C-10 factory leaf LWB, now has 10 leafs per side(like that when I bought it) and 454 :-) like some one said, Chevy coil, opt. leaf, GMC leaf, opt. coil
c20s can be coil or leaf too 30s are all leaf
Bryce

*Fast68Chevy* · 07-19-2002, 03:35 AM

aux springs ar ethe correct name for that option, yes, its not actualy a leaf sprig, but half of one in appearance, ans is worth 50 each side additonal cargo on top of the std gvw of 5000 all these trucks had in 67-72 C and K10 form.

leaf spring option is G70 and is more common thna you think, i even see a couple here and have one out here in driveway.
Have pic of glovebox door spid label with it listed in description even and with 16" wheels, yes is a C10.

good luck

68 with 350 TPI · 07-19-2002, 12:17 PM

well on my GB door the (helper leave springs) are called AUXILIRY springs.

I thought they were pretty neat as I have never seen any like that before

stllookn · 07-19-2002, 01:27 PM

If you remove the coil springs from the rear...how low will it ride on just the aux leaf? I took mine off and am considering replacing the 2x4 blocks with these temporarily...LMAO...those wood blocks make it ride like a truck...hey wait a minute...it is a truck!

07-18-2002, 05:18 PM	#1
Cyco Path Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Robertsdale, AL, USA Posts: 77	67 CST w/ leaf springs? I spoke to guy on the phone today that has a lwb 69 he wants to sell. I tell him I would like to look at it but I really want a 67 swb. So he says he has a 67 frame he pulled the body off of a while back, and he goes on to say it has the leaf springs instead of coils in the rear. I've never heard of such. My first thought was maybe C20 came with leafs. He says it was definitely a C10. Anyone heard of this? Or is he yanking my chain? __________________ Looking for '67 to replace the '68 I sold. Robertsdale, AL

07-18-2002, 05:23 PM	#2
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Yeah, its a half ton option. I had only seen one before, but since i've been on the board, lots of people have them. I would rather have a coil frame, but thats for lowering and ride. I think they just took a 4x4 half ton leaf set up and put it under a 2wd. I think, don't know for sure. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

07-18-2002, 06:13 PM	#3
Cyco Path Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Robertsdale, AL, USA Posts: 77	Cool! Thanks for the info. I have to agree with you on the coil vs leaf. I think I'll stick with a coil frame. But it's nice to gain a lil bit of knowledge. See everybody the internet is good for more than just lookin' at porn! __________________ Looking for '67 to replace the '68 I sold. Robertsdale, AL

07-18-2002, 10:06 PM	#5
68 with 350 TPI Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wingate NC Posts: 456	Hey about this.....I have coil springs with (Factory helper leave springs) on my 68 CST __________________ Life is good with a 6-71 supercharged 355 in a 72 camaro

07-18-2002, 10:22 PM	#7
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	<~~~71 C-10 factory leaf LWB, now has 10 leafs per side(like that when I bought it) and 454 :-) like some one said, Chevy coil, opt. leaf, GMC leaf, opt. coil c20s can be coil or leaf too 30s are all leaf Bryce __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

07-18-2002, 06:43 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Also, most GMC trucks had leaves with optional coils, while most Chevys were coils, with optional leaves.

07-18-2002, 10:14 PM	#6
Super Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,025	I have the helper springs also they are good for 500# and are called AUX springs (forgot the actual option name)

07-19-2002, 03:35 AM	#8
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	aux springs ar ethe correct name for that option, yes, its not actualy a leaf sprig, but half of one in appearance, ans is worth 50 each side additonal cargo on top of the std gvw of 5000 all these trucks had in 67-72 C and K10 form. leaf spring option is G70 and is more common thna you think, i even see a couple here and have one out here in driveway. Have pic of glovebox door spid label with it listed in description even and with 16" wheels, yes is a C10. good luck

07-19-2002, 12:17 PM	#9
68 with 350 TPI Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wingate NC Posts: 456	well on my GB door the (helper leave springs) are called AUXILIRY springs. I thought they were pretty neat as I have never seen any like that before Attached Images __________________ Life is good with a 6-71 supercharged 355 in a 72 camaro

07-19-2002, 01:27 PM	#10
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	If you remove the coil springs from the rear...how low will it ride on just the aux leaf? I took mine off and am considering replacing the 2x4 blocks with these temporarily...LMAO...those wood blocks make it ride like a truck...hey wait a minute...it is a truck! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)



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