Possible to use front coil springs from a 71 on a 76? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

maxreps · 02-09-2009, 10:14 PM

both 1/2 ton 2wd's..

71swb4x4 · 02-09-2009, 10:16 PM

I am almost positive they will.

maxreps · 02-10-2009, 10:39 AM

FYI.. if anyone ever needs to know.

I got lucky and found out that '72- are shorter by about 2.75" and have a spring rate that's about 150lbs/inch less. So stock springs for a '72- would lower a '73+ about 2.75". But they're also about .75" smaller overall diameter with a pigtail end whereas the '73+ springs aren't.

02-09-2009, 10:14 PM	#1
maxreps Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: greensboro, nc Posts: 174	Possible to use front coil springs from a 71 on a 76? both 1/2 ton 2wd's..

02-09-2009, 10:16 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Possible to use front coil springs from a 71 on a 76? I am almost positive they will. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-10-2009, 10:39 AM	#3
maxreps Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: greensboro, nc Posts: 174	Re: Possible to use front coil springs from a 71 on a 76? FYI.. if anyone ever needs to know. I got lucky and found out that '72- are shorter by about 2.75" and have a spring rate that's about 150lbs/inch less. So stock springs for a '72- would lower a '73+ about 2.75". But they're also about .75" smaller overall diameter with a pigtail end whereas the '73+ springs aren't.



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