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otsenre · 10-29-2008, 01:58 PM

Which is more desirable and why? There is a 67 gmc frame with leaf springs (shortbed) and a chevy with coil springs. I am sure there is differences on the ride but am not sure what.

RustenPaines · 10-29-2008, 02:10 PM

Hey I am rather new but this is my .02. With a rear leaf sprung truck it is easier to drop it with really low ride height. On the other hand a coil truck you can bag and relocate the bags and shocks for adjustable heights. The front is the same with a Z mod to the frame.
What are you planning on doing? How low? Are you doing the welding and work yourself?
I would say coil, but plan on some work and parts to bag it and have it sit on the ground.

RustenPaines · 10-29-2008, 02:12 PM

Coils and bags ride better in my opinion.

Ackattack · 10-29-2008, 02:18 PM

I had a GMC with leafs. One of the main reasons why I got my 68 Chevy is cause it has the coil spring rear suspension (it's also a shortbed

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I got severe wheel hop on the leaf springs when I was at the track.

Sinister · 10-29-2008, 04:43 PM

Leaf springs are supposedly better for towing.

Ackattack · 10-29-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinister

Leaf springs are supposedly better for towing.

I think that is because of their natural "anti sway" effect, since you have to twist the leaf when you move one tire up and the other stays the same..

so to say which is better depends on your use really.

10-29-2008, 01:58 PM	#1
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	Leaf or coil springs Which is more desirable and why? There is a 67 gmc frame with leaf springs (shortbed) and a chevy with coil springs. I am sure there is differences on the ride but am not sure what.

10-29-2008, 02:10 PM	#2
RustenPaines Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 286	Re: Leaf or coil springs Hey I am rather new but this is my .02. With a rear leaf sprung truck it is easier to drop it with really low ride height. On the other hand a coil truck you can bag and relocate the bags and shocks for adjustable heights. The front is the same with a Z mod to the frame. What are you planning on doing? How low? Are you doing the welding and work yourself? I would say coil, but plan on some work and parts to bag it and have it sit on the ground. Last edited by RustenPaines; 10-29-2008 at 02:11 PM.

10-29-2008, 02:12 PM	#3
RustenPaines Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 286	Re: Leaf or coil springs Coils and bags ride better in my opinion.

10-29-2008, 02:18 PM	#4
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Leaf or coil springs I had a GMC with leafs. One of the main reasons why I got my 68 Chevy is cause it has the coil spring rear suspension (it's also a shortbed ) I got severe wheel hop on the leaf springs when I was at the track. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

10-29-2008, 04:43 PM	#5
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Leaf or coil springs Leaf springs are supposedly better for towing. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...



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