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12-27-2009, 05:21 PM
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leafs or coils which would you choose?
looking for a little input here guys. my 69 chevy came with leafs. i have a complete rolling coil chassis. im about to start work on a chassis painting, new ball joints, bushings etc... so which one should i use? i know they are pros and cons to both looking for some opinions/experiences with both. plan on a 4/6 drop. thanks for any suggestions
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12-27-2009, 05:34 PM
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Re: leafs or coils which would you choose?
Coil spring rears ride better...AND....they are what NASCAR adopted a number of years back as they designed chassis for their racecars. If it is good enough for NASCAR, it's good enough for me.
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12-27-2009, 05:36 PM
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Re: leafs or coils which would you choose?
Interested to see what everyone thinks also. All i have had is coil with the 5 trucks i have owned. Planning to drop mine to.
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12-27-2009, 05:37 PM
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Re: leafs or coils which would you choose?
Coils seem to ride better to me also.
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12-27-2009, 05:39 PM
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Re: leafs or coils which would you choose?
Coils are nicer ride and cheaper to lower
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12-27-2009, 05:56 PM
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Re: leafs or coils which would you choose?
keep them coming guys. this is the first leaf truck i have owned. before i tore it down i drove it for about a year. i really didnt notice a big difference in the ride compaired to a coil truck. but i think i have never owned one with a decent set of shocks
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12-27-2009, 06:03 PM
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Re: leafs or coils which would you choose?
I have owned both leaf and coil spring trucks.
It really depends on what your plans are for the truck and what it will be used for. I liked the leaf spring setup when I use to tow a heavy load, but liked the coils better for the better ride when not towing. Like others said if you are wanting to lower it coils are easier. Danny
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12-27-2009, 06:07 PM
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Re: leafs or coils which would you choose?
My other truck is a '96 GMC short step and it has leaf springs. I wish I had the money and talent to convert it to the same rear setup as my '69. It is also lowered and it has NEVER ridden as well as the C-10. When the C-10 was new, as it was when I got it 10 years ago, it had a set of 2000-lb springs on the rear. It still rode better than the GMC does, but it was a harsh ride compared to now with the new coils on it.
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12-27-2009, 09:00 PM
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Re: leafs or coils which would you choose?
I agree coils seem to ride better than leafs. The only exception would be in what you are using the truck for. If you were using the truck for lots of heavy loads or a loaded trailer then I could see it's advantage.
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12-27-2009, 09:04 PM
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Re: leafs or coils which would you choose?
Coils are better, I searched for a while to find a GMC with factory coils....
s/t
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12-27-2009, 10:13 PM
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Re: leafs or coils which would you choose?
not planning on using the truck but for nothing but taking to shows and riding the family in. sport truck, funny you mention this, i had a 71 GMC a few years back that i loved. it was bare bones on options....but was a coil rear 307 3 speed and took me anywere i wanted to go... i miss it. but i miss them all i have owned over the years. each had there own character.....
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