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mothertrucker424 · 07-18-2009, 01:13 PM

i ordered my brother a springtech upper control arm/coil/shackle/shock 3" lift kit for a s10 2wd

so when i got it there were no instructions but its basic science to install (also came with metal plates and no rear shocks)
i called and they said that they don't make instructions and im suppose to weld the metal plates to upper control arms which sounds weird but i asked if i could talk to someone they didn't have anyone that knew
so i installed the control arms that the bushings didn't fit too well in and now they rub the rim and upper coil mount

i checked caster and wheel is centered so i don't see it being flipped to wrong side (ive seen that on s10 and wheel wont turn due to rubbing/ to much +caster)

has anyone else had any other problems?

i was going to order spindles for for my brothers s10, a set for my silverado and a buddy wanted a set for his but i can't see them making good enough parts

also getting ahold of them is a task in its self

**special-K** · 07-18-2009, 05:48 PM

I`ve never even heard of that company.Sounds like they need to go away.Where`s the tech in Springtech?

mothertrucker424 · 07-19-2009, 08:53 AM

suspension max sells them and ebay

**special-K** · 07-19-2009, 11:08 AM

Never heard of Suspension Max either.

who sells them on Ebay?

mothertrucker424 · 07-19-2009, 11:21 AM

just little companys
springtech has lowering kits /lift kits but nothing worth using if it doesn't fit

70 beast · 07-19-2009, 02:34 PM

should check out s10 forum or dezertdimes.com.
there a couple places that have alot of info on 2wd s10s.

mothertrucker424 · 07-25-2009, 06:34 PM

i emailed another shop they said they don.t include instructions and to cut upper coil perch and weld in metal tab

07-18-2009, 01:13 PM	#1
mothertrucker424 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: st pete Posts: 404	springtech problems? i ordered my brother a springtech upper control arm/coil/shackle/shock 3" lift kit for a s10 2wd so when i got it there were no instructions but its basic science to install (also came with metal plates and no rear shocks) i called and they said that they don't make instructions and im suppose to weld the metal plates to upper control arms which sounds weird but i asked if i could talk to someone they didn't have anyone that knew so i installed the control arms that the bushings didn't fit too well in and now they rub the rim and upper coil mount i checked caster and wheel is centered so i don't see it being flipped to wrong side (ive seen that on s10 and wheel wont turn due to rubbing/ to much +caster) has anyone else had any other problems? i was going to order spindles for for my brothers s10, a set for my silverado and a buddy wanted a set for his but i can't see them making good enough parts also getting ahold of them is a task in its self __________________ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- 1972 K10 4"lift 33"tires (soon to be bigger and better) 2000 silverado 1500 2wd 2"coil spacers3" BL 285/75/16's Last edited by mothertrucker424; 07-18-2009 at 01:15 PM.

07-18-2009, 05:48 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: springtech problems? I`ve never even heard of that company.Sounds like they need to go away.Where`s the tech in Springtech? __________________ "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 ~

07-19-2009, 08:53 AM	#3
mothertrucker424 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: st pete Posts: 404	Re: springtech problems? suspension max sells them and ebay __________________ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- 1972 K10 4"lift 33"tires (soon to be bigger and better) 2000 silverado 1500 2wd 2"coil spacers3" BL 285/75/16's

07-19-2009, 11:08 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: springtech problems? Never heard of Suspension Max either. who sells them on Ebay? __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 07-19-2009 at 11:09 AM.

07-19-2009, 11:21 AM	#5
mothertrucker424 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: st pete Posts: 404	Re: springtech problems? just little companys springtech has lowering kits /lift kits but nothing worth using if it doesn't fit __________________ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- 1972 K10 4"lift 33"tires (soon to be bigger and better) 2000 silverado 1500 2wd 2"coil spacers3" BL 285/75/16's

07-19-2009, 02:34 PM	#6
70 beast Certified Hobbiest Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 384	Re: springtech problems? should check out s10 forum or dezertdimes.com. there a couple places that have alot of info on 2wd s10s.

07-25-2009, 06:34 PM	#7
mothertrucker424 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: st pete Posts: 404	Re: springtech problems? i emailed another shop they said they don.t include instructions and to cut upper coil perch and weld in metal tab __________________ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- 1972 K10 4"lift 33"tires (soon to be bigger and better) 2000 silverado 1500 2wd 2"coil spacers3" BL 285/75/16's



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