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82chevy350 · 07-25-2010, 03:19 AM

i want to lower my truck 2/4
i was wondering can i use the leafs and coils from a car?

**N2TRUX** · 07-25-2010, 10:06 AM

I have no idea if they will fit, but I doubt it. If you are looking to do it on a budget, cut your stock spring one full coil for the 2" drop. On the rear, you can move the shackle and spring mount up. It's a lot of work to remove the rivets, but all it will cost is time and the bolts to replace the rivets.

82chevy350 · 07-25-2010, 03:25 PM

how much could i lower the back by doin that?

82chevy350 · 07-26-2010, 03:01 AM

bump

raycow · 07-26-2010, 03:48 AM

Try searching the forum for Mopar van springs. I know I have seen something here about using them, but I don't remember the specifics.

Ray

**N2TRUX** · 07-26-2010, 09:41 AM

I believe that will give you about 3" drop. You can gain another 3/4" by removing the tjick overload spring at the bottom of the pack.

07-25-2010, 03:19 AM	#1
82chevy350 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Van Buren, AR Posts: 321	Car springs in 82 chevy i want to lower my truck 2/4 i was wondering can i use the leafs and coils from a car? __________________ Drive It Like Ya Stole It '82 Primer White c10 2wd LWB 350 sbc t350 (Hot Rod) '90 2wd LWB Silverado 350 tbi 700R4 (Daily Driver) '53 m38a1 Willys Jeep (Toy)

07-25-2010, 10:06 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Car springs in 82 chevy I have no idea if they will fit, but I doubt it. If you are looking to do it on a budget, cut your stock spring one full coil for the 2" drop. On the rear, you can move the shackle and spring mount up. It's a lot of work to remove the rivets, but all it will cost is time and the bolts to replace the rivets. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-25-2010, 03:25 PM	#3
82chevy350 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Van Buren, AR Posts: 321	Re: Car springs in 82 chevy how much could i lower the back by doin that? __________________ Drive It Like Ya Stole It '82 Primer White c10 2wd LWB 350 sbc t350 (Hot Rod) '90 2wd LWB Silverado 350 tbi 700R4 (Daily Driver) '53 m38a1 Willys Jeep (Toy)

07-26-2010, 03:01 AM	#4
82chevy350 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Van Buren, AR Posts: 321	Re: Car springs in 82 chevy bump __________________ Drive It Like Ya Stole It '82 Primer White c10 2wd LWB 350 sbc t350 (Hot Rod) '90 2wd LWB Silverado 350 tbi 700R4 (Daily Driver) '53 m38a1 Willys Jeep (Toy)

07-26-2010, 03:48 AM	#5
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: Car springs in 82 chevy Try searching the forum for Mopar van springs. I know I have seen something here about using them, but I don't remember the specifics. Ray

07-26-2010, 09:41 AM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Car springs in 82 chevy I believe that will give you about 3" drop. You can gain another 3/4" by removing the tjick overload spring at the bottom of the pack. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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