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CG · 02-15-2008, 02:23 AM

I dont know if you burb guys knew they make heavier duty lowering springs for burbs and panels. It came up on the board the other day so I dug out my springs and I snapped a pic of the two different styles for everyone. Both are 4" lowering, one for truck and one for burb/panel.

crews · 02-15-2008, 02:27 AM

Not to hi-jack, but where did you get the ones for the Burbs? Do you know if they offer different drops?

CG · 02-15-2008, 02:41 AM

I dont know if they make different drops. I got them from PICKMUP here on the board. You will have to ask him.

Frizzle Fry · 02-15-2008, 02:43 AM

Good info CG. I've seen that they list them seperatley in some catalogs, but never saw the physical difference.

bad_turbo · 02-15-2008, 04:26 AM

thats got to be the rear springs, right? Makes sense, cause burbs and panels have alot more weight in the rear.

72BlckButy · 02-15-2008, 04:32 AM

How well would the Burb springs work on a truck??? Or would they?

Longhorn Man · 02-15-2008, 06:50 AM

That is quite a bit huh? Thanks for showing this Mark... a LOT of us didn't know about this.
And Joe... welcome to the burb club!

PanelDeland · 02-15-2008, 07:03 AM

I didn't know.I have the springs (4 in drop) on my panel.I haven't had weather/time to do the spindles yet.I am hoping for the stance to be what i want but had thought I may have to go to a 3 in spring.I also may do some light towing(small travel trailer) eventually and the heavier spring may be the ticket for that.

70c10 · 02-15-2008, 09:12 AM

Mark, can you place a tape measure down thru the coils and do a measurement comparison of height?. The thick one looks almost 1" shorter!

1LoC10 · 02-15-2008, 09:14 AM

so if you put truck springs on a panel, it would be slammed

CG · 02-15-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 70c10

Mark, can you place a tape measure down thru the coils and do a measurement comparison of height?. The thick one looks almost 1" shorter!

Yeah its shorter but as you can see a lot more stout. Im guessing there isnt much give when you set the body down compared to the truck version.

**Boog** · 02-15-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

so if you put truck springs on a panel, it would be slammed

I bet it would be bouncy, to say the least, due to the lighter spring and heavier weight of the burb.

CG · 02-15-2008, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

so if you put truck springs on a panel, it would be slammed

I bet you get close to the same drop but a lot bouncier ride and any kind of load would probably get you down there.

**Tim Christian** · 02-15-2008, 11:05 AM

I have 5in truck springs in the rear by McGaughys on this burb

**Boog** · 02-15-2008, 11:19 AM

I know you are bound to carry some weight in that burb. So are they any softer than the original springs?

MrGoodpliers · 02-15-2008, 09:19 PM

I ordered 6" drop coils from ECE for my burb and when I let the jack down, there was about an inch between the rear and the frame. Sent 'em back and got airbags.

suville · 02-15-2008, 09:44 PM

Tim, are you runnin a notch in the rear of the Burb ? How is the ride with the truck springs ? cant decide which way to go ,springs or bags now another choice on the springs. Maybe that is why Dave at ECE recommended 3.5 front and 5 rear cus the burb springs are shorter than the truck. Concerned about the effecte of almost 500 Ft lbs of torque from the Cad! Thanks! Steve

02-15-2008, 02:23 AM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,826	Lowering springs pic...burb vs truck I dont know if you burb guys knew they make heavier duty lowering springs for burbs and panels. It came up on the board the other day so I dug out my springs and I snapped a pic of the two different styles for everyone. Both are 4" lowering, one for truck and one for burb/panel. Attached Images

02-15-2008, 02:27 AM	#2
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	Re: Lowering springs pic...burb vs truck Not to hi-jack, but where did you get the ones for the Burbs? Do you know if they offer different drops? __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

02-15-2008, 02:41 AM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,826	Re: Lowering springs pic...burb vs truck I dont know if they make different drops. I got them from PICKMUP here on the board. You will have to ask him.

02-15-2008, 02:43 AM	#4
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Lowering springs pic...burb vs truck Good info CG. I've seen that they list them seperatley in some catalogs, but never saw the physical difference.

02-15-2008, 04:26 AM	#5
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: Lowering springs pic...burb vs truck thats got to be the rear springs, right? Makes sense, cause burbs and panels have alot more weight in the rear. __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

02-15-2008, 04:32 AM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Lowering springs pic...burb vs truck How well would the Burb springs work on a truck??? Or would they? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-15-2008, 06:50 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Lowering springs pic...burb vs truck That is quite a bit huh? Thanks for showing this Mark... a LOT of us didn't know about this. And Joe... welcome to the burb club!

02-15-2008, 07:03 AM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Lowering springs pic...burb vs truck I didn't know.I have the springs (4 in drop) on my panel.I haven't had weather/time to do the spindles yet.I am hoping for the stance to be what i want but had thought I may have to go to a 3 in spring.I also may do some light towing(small travel trailer) eventually and the heavier spring may be the ticket for that. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

02-15-2008, 09:12 AM	#9
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02-15-2008, 09:14 AM	#10
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02-15-2008, 11:05 AM	#14
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Lowering springs pic...burb vs truck I have 5in truck springs in the rear by McGaughys on this burb

02-15-2008, 11:19 AM	#15
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,103	Re: Lowering springs pic...burb vs truck I know you are bound to carry some weight in that burb. So are they any softer than the original springs? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

02-15-2008, 09:19 PM	#16
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Re: Lowering springs pic...burb vs truck I ordered 6" drop coils from ECE for my burb and when I let the jack down, there was about an inch between the rear and the frame. Sent 'em back and got airbags. __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

02-15-2008, 09:44 PM	#17
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: Lowering springs pic...burb vs truck Tim, are you runnin a notch in the rear of the Burb ? How is the ride with the truck springs ? cant decide which way to go ,springs or bags now another choice on the springs. Maybe that is why Dave at ECE recommended 3.5 front and 5 rear cus the burb springs are shorter than the truck. Concerned about the effecte of almost 500 Ft lbs of torque from the Cad! Thanks! Steve



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