Coil Spring replacement - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mySAVIOReigns · 09-25-2006, 10:29 PM

My truck has the "heavy-duty" factory rear leaf springs that make it look odd, it leans forward a tad too much. So I was thinking about putting some C-20 coil springs in the front. Anyone know if this will work, and if it will, anyone have any good pointers on doing it?

Also, if I do this, am I going to need to new shocks? Thanks guys,

MylilBowTie · 09-25-2006, 11:05 PM

Yes HD coil springs will fit, I would get them from Moog or TRW.

Prerunner1982 · 09-26-2006, 09:18 AM

like mylil said, yes they will work.. and it should level your truck out.. atleast more than it is now. New shocks shouldnt be needed...

bwright · 09-26-2006, 11:30 AM

Yes, they'll work. You'll most likely need a coil spring compressor to get the taller 3/4 ton spring installed.

mySAVIOReigns · 09-26-2006, 05:44 PM

Awesome, thanks guys

f.monroe · 09-26-2006, 06:07 PM

Wish you were a little closer to Bryan-College Station , Tx. I have a pair of the heavy duty springs that I removed since it set my truck up too high . Frank

mySAVIOReigns · 09-26-2006, 10:11 PM

F. Monroe, That can be arranged! I am from Crockett, and go down there in about a week and might be going down there in a week and a half. I'll message you

f.monroe · 09-29-2006, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mySAVIOReigns

F. Monroe, That can be arranged! I am from Crockett, and go down there in about a week and might be going down there in a week and a half. I'll message you

I havent been around too much in the last couple weeks to answer this . If you want the springs , and will be in Bryan CS ,Tx. , I can meet you somewhere . I like this board so join up and become a member and I will give you the springs . That way you will be getting two good deals and helping the board out . I do work in Crockett on occasion and might even be able to drop them off to ya . I was in Crockett on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week . I wish I had read the post earlier ! I am over there from time to time . If you come this way let me know . Frank

mySAVIOReigns · 09-30-2006, 02:31 AM

Frank,
I'm not a member? I wouldn't mind supporting the site, it looks great at helping me, but I don't know how. Can you send me your email and I'll let talk to you through there on what we can do? Thanks

f.monroe · 09-30-2006, 05:10 PM

The email is frankm@tconline.net . I think it is around $25 to become a member . The link on how to become a member is
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=4&a=17
This way we all get to keep having fun on this site .
Frank

f.monroe · 10-01-2006, 10:49 PM

Where in Crockett are you during the daytime ? I will put the springs in my work truck so I will have them the next time I am in Crockett . Frank

mySAVIOReigns · 10-02-2006, 01:07 AM

Actually I'm not there but my grandparents house is on the north side of town. North of loop 304, on 287 (also called 4th street), there's a place called Doc's BBQ with a gas station. Their house is right across the street. I talked to them this weekend, and you can just drop them at the door there. I appreciate it a ton... email me at iliveformyking @ hotmail.com if you've got any questions, Thanks

f.monroe · 10-06-2006, 04:35 PM

I dropped the coils off today while I was in Crockett . Have fun and post some before and after pics for us . I am guessing they will lift it about 3 inches . Frank

mySAVIOReigns · 10-06-2006, 11:55 PM

That is great, thanks Frank!

I'll be sure to post some pics on here soon too - apparently yahoo changed around their appearance and deleted about half of my pictures. Gotta re-upload them all again...

Thanks again!

09-25-2006, 10:29 PM	#1
mySAVIOReigns Active Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 111	Coil Spring replacement My truck has the "heavy-duty" factory rear leaf springs that make it look odd, it leans forward a tad too much. So I was thinking about putting some C-20 coil springs in the front. Anyone know if this will work, and if it will, anyone have any good pointers on doing it? Also, if I do this, am I going to need to new shocks? Thanks guys,

09-25-2006, 11:05 PM	#2
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Re: Coil Spring replacement Yes HD coil springs will fit, I would get them from Moog or TRW. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

09-26-2006, 09:18 AM	#3
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Re: Coil Spring replacement like mylil said, yes they will work.. and it should level your truck out.. atleast more than it is now. New shocks shouldnt be needed... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

09-26-2006, 11:30 AM	#4
bwright Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dickson, TN Posts: 141	Re: Coil Spring replacement Yes, they'll work. You'll most likely need a coil spring compressor to get the taller 3/4 ton spring installed. __________________ 1977 Chevrolet C10 - 305/TH350, SWB, Stepside, 3/5 drop...work in progress.

09-26-2006, 05:44 PM	#5
mySAVIOReigns Active Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 111	Re: Coil Spring replacement Awesome, thanks guys

09-26-2006, 06:07 PM	#6
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Coil Spring replacement Wish you were a little closer to Bryan-College Station , Tx. I have a pair of the heavy duty springs that I removed since it set my truck up too high . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

09-26-2006, 10:11 PM	#7
mySAVIOReigns Active Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 111	Re: Coil Spring replacement F. Monroe, That can be arranged! I am from Crockett, and go down there in about a week and might be going down there in a week and a half. I'll message you

09-30-2006, 02:31 AM	#9
mySAVIOReigns Active Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 111	Re: Coil Spring replacement Frank, I'm not a member? I wouldn't mind supporting the site, it looks great at helping me, but I don't know how. Can you send me your email and I'll let talk to you through there on what we can do? Thanks

09-30-2006, 05:10 PM	#10
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Coil Spring replacement The email is frankm@tconline.net . I think it is around $25 to become a member . The link on how to become a member is http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=4&a=17 This way we all get to keep having fun on this site . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State ! Last edited by f.monroe; 09-30-2006 at 05:12 PM.

10-01-2006, 10:49 PM	#11
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Coil Spring replacement Where in Crockett are you during the daytime ? I will put the springs in my work truck so I will have them the next time I am in Crockett . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

10-02-2006, 01:07 AM	#12
mySAVIOReigns Active Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 111	Re: Coil Spring replacement Actually I'm not there but my grandparents house is on the north side of town. North of loop 304, on 287 (also called 4th street), there's a place called Doc's BBQ with a gas station. Their house is right across the street. I talked to them this weekend, and you can just drop them at the door there. I appreciate it a ton... email me at iliveformyking @ hotmail.com if you've got any questions, Thanks __________________ Website Here -Stephen 1985 Chevy Silverado, 1/2 ton

10-06-2006, 04:35 PM	#13
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Coil Spring replacement I dropped the coils off today while I was in Crockett . Have fun and post some before and after pics for us . I am guessing they will lift it about 3 inches . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State ! Last edited by f.monroe; 10-06-2006 at 04:36 PM.

10-06-2006, 11:55 PM	#14
mySAVIOReigns Active Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 111	Re: Coil Spring replacement That is great, thanks Frank! I'll be sure to post some pics on here soon too - apparently yahoo changed around their appearance and deleted about half of my pictures. Gotta re-upload them all again... Thanks again! __________________ Website Here -Stephen 1985 Chevy Silverado, 1/2 ton



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