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PJ Martin · 07-31-2009, 08:08 AM

I have got a 87 SWB that is in great shape except the previous owner lowered the front by heating the coils with a torch.

the bottom three coils are touching each other and they put the little rubber spacers between the others to raise it back up a little

My plans were to buy some stock springs and then use some drop spindles to get it back down. But could i just buy some drop springs instead? that would save me some money. i just want a basic 2/4 style drop for now.

so springs vs. spindles? pro's and con's?

I lowered my 01 with spindles and shackle hanger kit and it had a great ride but im wondering if springs would be the same?

78BO · 07-31-2009, 08:30 AM

I've never used springs on a truck, but I have on a car and it did stiffen up the ride. But you can get a set of springs (2 or 3 in drop)for little over 100 bucks at summit verses 300 plus for the spendles. I just bought a set of spindles and now wish I would have went with the prings. I don't think I've bought 1 part that I didn't either have to take back or modify. But I'm sure in the end the ride quality will be worth it.

Chlsnk · 07-31-2009, 09:25 AM

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SU...5&autoview=sku

Inexpensive and a drop done right.

JohnC · 07-31-2009, 09:53 AM

From a budget perspective I would just go with lowering springs. You can always do spindles later if you want more drop. I wouldn't imagine the ride being any worse with the lowering springs than the way yours are right now.

**old Rusty C10** · 07-31-2009, 10:20 AM

those rubber things arent safe if you want to drop it do the lowering springs

07-31-2009, 08:08 AM	#1
PJ Martin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buford Georgia Posts: 6	Coil spring questions. I have got a 87 SWB that is in great shape except the previous owner lowered the front by heating the coils with a torch. the bottom three coils are touching each other and they put the little rubber spacers between the others to raise it back up a little My plans were to buy some stock springs and then use some drop spindles to get it back down. But could i just buy some drop springs instead? that would save me some money. i just want a basic 2/4 style drop for now. so springs vs. spindles? pro's and con's? I lowered my 01 with spindles and shackle hanger kit and it had a great ride but im wondering if springs would be the same?

07-31-2009, 08:30 AM	#2
78BO Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Austin TX Posts: 531	Re: Coil spring questions. I've never used springs on a truck, but I have on a car and it did stiffen up the ride. But you can get a set of springs (2 or 3 in drop)for little over 100 bucks at summit verses 300 plus for the spendles. I just bought a set of spindles and now wish I would have went with the prings. I don't think I've bought 1 part that I didn't either have to take back or modify. But I'm sure in the end the ride quality will be worth it. __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Bonanza, 405hp/440tq 383, tweeked Th350. http://www.facebook.com/#/profile.ph...&id=1116781152

07-31-2009, 09:25 AM	#3
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	Re: Coil spring questions. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SU...5&autoview=sku Inexpensive and a drop done right.

07-31-2009, 09:53 AM	#4
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Coil spring questions. From a budget perspective I would just go with lowering springs. You can always do spindles later if you want more drop. I wouldn't imagine the ride being any worse with the lowering springs than the way yours are right now.

07-31-2009, 10:20 AM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,297	Re: Coil spring questions. those rubber things arent safe if you want to drop it do the lowering springs __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!



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