GMCPauls Rear Drop Coils 4 or 5 ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tommypic · 06-10-2008, 06:29 AM

Has anyone ordered rear drop coils from GMCPauls ? I ordered 5" drop coils but when I got then the box says they are 4" . I sent them an email an this is what they had to say
We spoke with the manufacturer and they are
positive that they wound and tempered your springs for
a 5" drop, if you are trying to compare the new
springs ride height to your trucks 30year old springs
ride height then a difference in drop of 1" would be
about right because your used springs would have been
sagging from age at least 1-2"
I was just wondering if anyone had this come up before ? I don't want to put them on and it be the wrong drop .

Hair · 06-10-2008, 07:30 AM

Well, I like GMC Pauls and I've always got good results with them, so by no means am I trying to discredit them. But I ordered 3" drop for the front and 4" drop for my rear and when I stood them right beside the old springs they were exactly 3" and 4" lower than the old ones. Now that doesn't mean much, considering your springs and my springs are from two different trucks. Yours could be worn out or have been heated or anything.

**truckdude239** · 06-10-2008, 07:30 AM

call them and see if the manuafactor will set a new set that you know are right but yes 1-2 drop with age sounds right

myoldchevytruck · 06-10-2008, 08:31 AM

I ordered 6 inch drop coils from GMC Paul and received exactly what I ordered. Other than than the 2 week wait (because Paul said they were made per the specs of my truck) I have had nothing but great product and service from GMC Pauls.

72freak · 06-10-2008, 11:08 AM

If the box says 4" and you wanted 5"..........to take any and all question out of the equasion I would return them for a full refund and start again or order from someone else. You will spend the rest of the time you own the truck questioning if yOu have what you ordered.

DO NOT INSTALL THEM UNTIL YOU KNOW IF YOU ARE GOING TO KEEP THEM!!!

70c10 · 06-10-2008, 11:44 AM

How tall are they when measured?. 4" should be about 10-10.5" I think. I got my 4" rears from Paul.

**special-K** · 06-10-2008, 03:02 PM

Ask them again.It sounds like they misunderstood your question.It sounds like they are responding to someone who has installed -5" and is complaining that the truck is only -4" after installation.Did you mention the reason you`re asking is that the box says -4"?

**GMCPaul** · 06-10-2008, 06:04 PM

Hi, Tom just got off the phone with the manufacturer and they again said it had to be a mistake in shipping writing wrong height on box, they stated that the engineering specs attached to your order thats was used to make the 5" drop rear springs based on your wheelbase length, bed style, motor & transmission size in truck, show that the springs should be 10 1/4" in height uncompressed.
If after measuring them you still feel they are wrong ship them to me and I'll use them on a truck I have thats the same as yours ship them to
GMCPauls
505 Adams Dr
Rockville, IN 47872
I'll then have another set made and shipped to you based on your trucks specs. If you decide to send them back make it Fed-Ex or UPS, or DHL so they can be tracked and I'll get the new set started as soon as you provide me the tracking # so theres as little delay as possible.
GMCPaul

06-10-2008, 06:29 AM	#1
tommypic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Piedmont , SC Posts: 728	GMCPauls Rear Drop Coils 4 or 5 ? Has anyone ordered rear drop coils from GMCPauls ? I ordered 5" drop coils but when I got then the box says they are 4" . I sent them an email an this is what they had to say We spoke with the manufacturer and they are positive that they wound and tempered your springs for a 5" drop, if you are trying to compare the new springs ride height to your trucks 30year old springs ride height then a difference in drop of 1" would be about right because your used springs would have been sagging from age at least 1-2" I was just wondering if anyone had this come up before ? I don't want to put them on and it be the wrong drop . __________________ My ZipCode = 29673 2008 Silverado Z71 LTZ Wrecked New Ride SOLD 71-72 Custom A/C Parts Truck < selling parts 67 Chevy ShortStep SOLD 67 GMC SWB Step <-- For Sell 67 Chevy SWB Step <-- working on 2000 Road King <-- SOLD 97 F150 my ride for now 2006 Escape wifes ride HELP SUPPORT THE BOARD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php Great How To Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 Vendor Sites http://67-72chevytrucks.com/links/browselinks.php?c=2

06-10-2008, 07:30 AM	#2
Hair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tullahoma, TN Posts: 406	Re: GMCPauls Rear Drop Coils 4 or 5 ? Well, I like GMC Pauls and I've always got good results with them, so by no means am I trying to discredit them. But I ordered 3" drop for the front and 4" drop for my rear and when I stood them right beside the old springs they were exactly 3" and 4" lower than the old ones. Now that doesn't mean much, considering your springs and my springs are from two different trucks. Yours could be worn out or have been heated or anything.

06-10-2008, 07:30 AM	#3
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: GMCPauls Rear Drop Coils 4 or 5 ? call them and see if the manuafactor will set a new set that you know are right but yes 1-2 drop with age sounds right __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

06-10-2008, 08:31 AM	#4
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: GMCPauls Rear Drop Coils 4 or 5 ? I ordered 6 inch drop coils from GMC Paul and received exactly what I ordered. Other than than the 2 week wait (because Paul said they were made per the specs of my truck) I have had nothing but great product and service from GMC Pauls. __________________ 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

06-10-2008, 11:08 AM	#5
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: GMCPauls Rear Drop Coils 4 or 5 ? If the box says 4" and you wanted 5"..........to take any and all question out of the equasion I would return them for a full refund and start again or order from someone else. You will spend the rest of the time you own the truck questioning if yOu have what you ordered. DO NOT INSTALL THEM UNTIL YOU KNOW IF YOU ARE GOING TO KEEP THEM!!! __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 06-10-2008 at 11:10 AM.

06-10-2008, 11:44 AM	#6
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06-10-2008, 03:02 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: GMCPauls Rear Drop Coils 4 or 5 ? Ask them again.It sounds like they misunderstood your question.It sounds like they are responding to someone who has installed -5" and is complaining that the truck is only -4" after installation.Did you mention the reason you`re asking is that the box says -4"? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-10-2008, 06:04 PM	#8
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	Re: GMCPauls Rear Drop Coils 4 or 5 ? Hi, Tom just got off the phone with the manufacturer and they again said it had to be a mistake in shipping writing wrong height on box, they stated that the engineering specs attached to your order thats was used to make the 5" drop rear springs based on your wheelbase length, bed style, motor & transmission size in truck, show that the springs should be 10 1/4" in height uncompressed. If after measuring them you still feel they are wrong ship them to me and I'll use them on a truck I have thats the same as yours ship them to GMCPauls 505 Adams Dr Rockville, IN 47872 I'll then have another set made and shipped to you based on your trucks specs. If you decide to send them back make it Fed-Ex or UPS, or DHL so they can be tracked and I'll get the new set started as soon as you provide me the tracking # so theres as little delay as possible. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM



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