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myoldchevytruck · 03-03-2008, 07:06 PM

Just completed swapping leafs to coils in my 69' SWB.

Currently, the frame is sitting on the rear axle and I will soon buy 5 or 6 inch lowered coils. Does anyone know what the approximate "compressed" height of a 5 and 6 inch spring is with no weight other than the bed? I just want to cut a block for reference.

72BlckButy · 03-03-2008, 08:06 PM

I think that's going to be tough to guage... you might check with ECE, they might have an accurate measurement for you.

myoldchevytruck · 03-03-2008, 08:16 PM

just was looking for an estimate. Since it's Sunday, just wanted to get some ideas. I'll give ECE a call tomorrow. thanks.

03-03-2008, 07:06 PM	#1
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Lowered Coil Spring Question Just completed swapping leafs to coils in my 69' SWB. Currently, the frame is sitting on the rear axle and I will soon buy 5 or 6 inch lowered coils. Does anyone know what the approximate "compressed" height of a 5 and 6 inch spring is with no weight other than the bed? I just want to cut a block for reference. __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

03-03-2008, 08:06 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Lowered Coil Spring Question I think that's going to be tough to guage... you might check with ECE, they might have an accurate measurement for you. __________________ -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)

03-03-2008, 08:16 PM	#3
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: Lowered Coil Spring Question just was looking for an estimate. Since it's Sunday, just wanted to get some ideas. I'll give ECE a call tomorrow. thanks. __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors



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