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**chev-obsession** · 05-04-2010, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

tried napa and they cant get it reasonably ($65) and orielly autozone etc autmatically says 'no'

I'd say around $50-$65 is reasonable. I had to get stock ones made at a shop locally. The receipt is gone now, but it was just a dollar or two shy of $60. It would probably be cheaper to do that than to get the nuts washers and bolts through lmc.

Leviticus · 05-04-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by chev-obsession

I'd say around $50-$65 is reasonable. I had to get stock ones made at a shop locally. The receipt is gone now, but it was just a dollar or two shy of $60. It would probably be cheaper to do that than to get the nuts washers and bolts through lmc.

I'd check to see if you have a Big Rig shop near you, I had a Big Rig alignment/spring shop make mine for $20.

oldblue1968chevy · 05-04-2010, 10:57 PM

we got some kinda shop locally (bfe) but they wanted 60+ lol

Leviticus · 05-04-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

we got some kinda shop locally (bfe) but they wanted 60+ lol

Yeah, that's a little steep. Hopefully you can find a cheaper set.

**chev-obsession** · 05-04-2010, 11:17 PM

yeah i know its expensive but around here its considered reasonable being since thats the only place that could make them/have them. btw it was a driveline shop. everyone else recomended them.

psuautotechstudent · 05-05-2010, 01:38 AM

I ordered lowering springs online and cut a coil out of them. Thought the original ride was rough... I hate hitting bumps in my truck now. Really not worth it in my opinion. Your sacrificing alot of ride quality for a few inches lower. I mean it looks good, but like I said, every little bump gives me a headache

oldblue1968chevy · 05-05-2010, 09:28 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=356615

check out the jeep wrangler thead I made it come back to life, may check into this, but id like some more info on how strong they are (can i still haul stuff in bed)

Renfro85 · 05-12-2010, 12:04 PM

i checked out the thread but never saw anything about what year wrangler springs i needed

mr48chev · 05-12-2010, 12:16 PM

The Wrangler springs look like the deal if you don't plan on hauling much of a load which most guys with custom trucks don't anyhow.

**leddzepp** · 05-12-2010, 12:31 PM

I just got some Wrangler TJ springs off craigslist. Any year from 97-up. YJ Wranglers used leaf springs and were from 87-95. There was no Wrangler model in 96. After putting them in, they only lowered my truck by 1/4". Of course, there is no bed on my project at this time, so I can only assume the weight of the bed will compress them down. They are IDENTICAL in height to my factory springs, so it has to be the weight rating that is different. The coils are about half the diameter of the originals. I doubt you could haul much in the bed with them, other than a cooler full of beer (which is all I ever plan on hauling anyways).

hdzammo · 05-12-2010, 01:23 PM

bought my jeep springs off craigs for $20, and cut one full coil from the front springs. it brought me down about 2" up front and about 3.5" in the back. you will not be able to haul anything heavy like a boat or u-haul trailer, but the ride is still very good.

hdzammo · 05-12-2010, 01:34 PM

here is how it looks now

junkyardjohn · 05-12-2010, 06:05 PM

THE REAR COILS OFF OF A LATE 70s EL-CAMINO BOLT UP, & GIVE YOU 3 OR 4" OF DROP. NO PROBLEM CUTTING ONE COIL OFF THE FRONT. JUST MAKE SURE TO USE A CUTOFF WHEEL & DON'T GET EM HOT. FOR GODS SAKE.... DON'T CUT THE REAR COILS NO MATTER WHO SAYS IT'S O-K. IT'S NOT. & DON'T TAKE A TORCH TO EM EITHER. IF YOU WANT TO KILL YOURSELF... H@LL ... I WONT GET IN YOUR WAY, BUT THE PUBLIC ROADS ARE JUST FULL OF INNOCENT PEOPLE THAT MAY NOT WANT TO GO WITH YOU.

JOHN

junkyardjohn · 05-12-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Hubscrub

no problem

no harm taken i want the truck to be as safe as possible for my wife and i because you can buy replacement truck parts but you can't buy a replacement for her or her body

YEP.. CAN'T BUY EM.. BUT YOU CAN RENT EM.

JOHN (JUST A FEEBLE ATTEMPT AT HUMOR...... LIGHTEN UP)

1LoC10 · 05-12-2010, 06:21 PM

8- 50lb bags of sand dropped my rear nicely

**leddzepp** · 05-12-2010, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

8- 50lb bags of sand dropped my rear nicely

Cinder blocks work well too, and the added weight makes for a better ride.

Renfro85 · 05-13-2010, 12:17 AM

I started the process of installing the wrangler springs tonight, I just don't know if my shocks are goin to bottom out or not.. anyone had any issues with that, and if so maybe a hint at what size shockes I need to run

05-04-2010, 10:57 PM	#28
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: want to cut springs have ???'s we got some kinda shop locally (bfe) but they wanted 60+ lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-04-2010, 11:17 PM	#30
chev-obsession Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kennewick, WA Posts: 1,505	Re: want to cut springs have ???'s yeah i know its expensive but around here its considered reasonable being since thats the only place that could make them/have them. btw it was a driveline shop. everyone else recomended them. __________________ 1965 c/10 swb 1969 c/10 lwb

05-05-2010, 01:38 AM	#31
psuautotechstudent Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 39	Re: want to cut springs have ???'s I ordered lowering springs online and cut a coil out of them. Thought the original ride was rough... I hate hitting bumps in my truck now. Really not worth it in my opinion. Your sacrificing alot of ride quality for a few inches lower. I mean it looks good, but like I said, every little bump gives me a headache __________________ 1968 C10 250 I6

05-05-2010, 09:28 AM	#32
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: want to cut springs have ???'s http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=356615 check out the jeep wrangler thead I made it come back to life, may check into this, but id like some more info on how strong they are (can i still haul stuff in bed) __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-12-2010, 12:04 PM	#33
Renfro85 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alabaster,AL Posts: 36	Re: want to cut springs have ???'s i checked out the thread but never saw anything about what year wrangler springs i needed __________________ 1991 Camaro Z28

05-12-2010, 12:16 PM	#34
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,452	Re: want to cut springs have ???'s The Wrangler springs look like the deal if you don't plan on hauling much of a load which most guys with custom trucks don't anyhow.

05-12-2010, 12:31 PM	#35
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,997	Re: want to cut springs have ???'s I just got some Wrangler TJ springs off craigslist. Any year from 97-up. YJ Wranglers used leaf springs and were from 87-95. There was no Wrangler model in 96. After putting them in, they only lowered my truck by 1/4". Of course, there is no bed on my project at this time, so I can only assume the weight of the bed will compress them down. They are IDENTICAL in height to my factory springs, so it has to be the weight rating that is different. The coils are about half the diameter of the originals. I doubt you could haul much in the bed with them, other than a cooler full of beer (which is all I ever plan on hauling anyways). __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man Last edited by leddzepp; 05-12-2010 at 12:32 PM.

05-12-2010, 01:23 PM	#36
hdzammo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 95	Re: want to cut springs have ???'s bought my jeep springs off craigs for $20, and cut one full coil from the front springs. it brought me down about 2" up front and about 3.5" in the back. you will not be able to haul anything heavy like a boat or u-haul trailer, but the ride is still very good.

05-12-2010, 01:34 PM	#37
hdzammo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 95	Re: want to cut springs have ???'s here is how it looks now Attached Images

05-12-2010, 06:05 PM	#38
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	Re: want to cut springs have ???'s THE REAR COILS OFF OF A LATE 70s EL-CAMINO BOLT UP, & GIVE YOU 3 OR 4" OF DROP. NO PROBLEM CUTTING ONE COIL OFF THE FRONT. JUST MAKE SURE TO USE A CUTOFF WHEEL & DON'T GET EM HOT. FOR GODS SAKE.... DON'T CUT THE REAR COILS NO MATTER WHO SAYS IT'S O-K. IT'S NOT. & DON'T TAKE A TORCH TO EM EITHER. IF YOU WANT TO KILL YOURSELF... H@LL ... I WONT GET IN YOUR WAY, BUT THE PUBLIC ROADS ARE JUST FULL OF INNOCENT PEOPLE THAT MAY NOT WANT TO GO WITH YOU. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

05-12-2010, 06:21 PM	#40
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: want to cut springs have ???'s 8- 50lb bags of sand dropped my rear nicely __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

05-13-2010, 12:17 AM	#42
Renfro85 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alabaster,AL Posts: 36	Re: want to cut springs have ???'s I started the process of installing the wrangler springs tonight, I just don't know if my shocks are goin to bottom out or not.. anyone had any issues with that, and if so maybe a hint at what size shockes I need to run __________________ 1991 Camaro Z28



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