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snj8198 · 09-07-2007, 04:22 PM

hey fellas, im brainstorming a bit...

could you guys fill me in on the different spring lengths and widths from say the 67-72's through the 88-98's front and rear. I want to change my truck's suspension for better ride and flex and would like to run a longer spring pack both ends but need to know my options. I'll use some of the nifty shackles and hangers from DIY4X4. Those of you who have before and after stories, how do you like the swap? I catch a tread here and there on this subject but i would like the full run down here. the patient is my '71. -steve

b454rat · 09-08-2007, 09:01 PM

Front springs were 44" for pre 73, and 47" after that till 91 when GM dropped that body style. IIRC rears were 52" up to 91, had 56" for 3/4 and 1 tons. In 88 when the new style came out, they were 63" for all trucks. 92 burbs and Tahoes were 54".

snj8198 · 09-09-2007, 12:06 PM

thats what i needed! much obliged. -steve

09-07-2007, 04:22 PM	#1
snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	spring length differences hey fellas, im brainstorming a bit... could you guys fill me in on the different spring lengths and widths from say the 67-72's through the 88-98's front and rear. I want to change my truck's suspension for better ride and flex and would like to run a longer spring pack both ends but need to know my options. I'll use some of the nifty shackles and hangers from DIY4X4. Those of you who have before and after stories, how do you like the swap? I catch a tread here and there on this subject but i would like the full run down here. the patient is my '71. -steve __________________ Steve 1971 GMC Longbox. Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4.11's. 2" Lift on 33's

09-08-2007, 09:01 PM	#2
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,454	Re: spring length differences Front springs were 44" for pre 73, and 47" after that till 91 when GM dropped that body style. IIRC rears were 52" up to 91, had 56" for 3/4 and 1 tons. In 88 when the new style came out, they were 63" for all trucks. 92 burbs and Tahoes were 54". __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 6” lift 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 4" SAS

09-09-2007, 12:06 PM	#3
snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	Re: spring length differences thats what i needed! much obliged. -steve __________________ Steve 1971 GMC Longbox. Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4.11's. 2" Lift on 33's



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