60-62 GMC rear coil springs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jamn50 · 09-02-2010, 05:59 PM

I've tried several places trying to find stock or variable rate springs for the rear of my 62 1000 series GMC panel truck.Lots of places go back to 63. Any suggestions? TRW,Moog do not have.

Brad54 · 09-02-2010, 11:46 PM

I got mine for my Suburban from Eaton Detroit Spring.
The stock springs for a pick-up truck lowered the rear, so they sent me heavier springs, and that put it at the stock height, which I've used for the last 4 years.
I think I'm going to put the pick-up springs in next month, and crank the torsion bars way down to go with the 5-slots I have.
-Brad

**Captainfab** · 09-03-2010, 12:51 AM

As far as I know the coil springs will interchange from '60-'72.

6863m · 09-03-2010, 12:54 AM

I have a set of springs I took out of my 62 c-10 and put in air bags. I don't know if there is a good or bad in springs and they are the originals. But you are welcome to them for the price of shipping. I think I still have the cups that go with them also but I would have to look. Let me know.

jamn50 · 09-10-2010, 06:05 PM

Many thanks for the offer on the used springs,but will pass. Very generous of you. I have a tired set on it now. I have a Cushman 3 wheel electric cart I roll up into it for cruising swap meets. Kinda heavy with the 4 golf cart style batteries in it. Hoping to find new so it doesn't sag so much.

Indian113 · 09-10-2010, 07:34 PM

I have a brand new set I put on the 64 and changed out to lowered,they have no miles on them and I bought them from LMC I let you have them for $75.00 shipped

jamn50 · 09-22-2010, 07:16 PM

The 60-62 Suburban and panel are for it only. Due to the weight I think. All the parts books show 63 and newer. One quote was almost 5 large to make a set.A little stiff for me.

sams60gmc · 09-22-2010, 07:23 PM

I recently just tossed some to make some room in the garage. Sorry man!
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1Bad62Pro/Street · 09-23-2010, 09:28 AM

http://www.google.com/m/products?q=1...D&ved=0CAwQzQM

jamn50 · 09-28-2010, 05:03 PM

Contacted this company as well. Fit pick up,but not panel or suburban.I'll keep on a searchin.

jonzcustomshop · 09-28-2010, 06:40 PM

could you just go with some new 63's, and some air shocks?
or how about a new or used set of 3/4 ton springs?

09-02-2010, 05:59 PM	#1
jamn50 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: midwest Posts: 12	60-62 GMC rear coil springs I've tried several places trying to find stock or variable rate springs for the rear of my 62 1000 series GMC panel truck.Lots of places go back to 63. Any suggestions? TRW,Moog do not have.

09-02-2010, 11:46 PM	#2
Brad54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,458	Re: 60-62 GMC rear coil springs I got mine for my Suburban from Eaton Detroit Spring. The stock springs for a pick-up truck lowered the rear, so they sent me heavier springs, and that put it at the stock height, which I've used for the last 4 years. I think I'm going to put the pick-up springs in next month, and crank the torsion bars way down to go with the 5-slots I have. -Brad __________________ '61 Suburban daily driver: off the road due to 180-pound 8-pt buck! '62 K-10 long-step project '61 C30 Camper, aka "Valdez" There's no cool like Old School

09-03-2010, 12:51 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,254	Re: 60-62 GMC rear coil springs As far as I know the coil springs will interchange from '60-'72. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

09-03-2010, 12:54 AM	#4
6863m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alpine Ca, Posts: 123	Re: 60-62 GMC rear coil springs I have a set of springs I took out of my 62 c-10 and put in air bags. I don't know if there is a good or bad in springs and they are the originals. But you are welcome to them for the price of shipping. I think I still have the cups that go with them also but I would have to look. Let me know.

09-10-2010, 06:05 PM	#5
jamn50 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: midwest Posts: 12	Re: 60-62 GMC rear coil springs Many thanks for the offer on the used springs,but will pass. Very generous of you. I have a tired set on it now. I have a Cushman 3 wheel electric cart I roll up into it for cruising swap meets. Kinda heavy with the 4 golf cart style batteries in it. Hoping to find new so it doesn't sag so much.

09-10-2010, 07:34 PM	#6
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: 60-62 GMC rear coil springs I have a brand new set I put on the 64 and changed out to lowered,they have no miles on them and I bought them from LMC I let you have them for $75.00 shipped

09-22-2010, 07:16 PM	#7
jamn50 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: midwest Posts: 12	Re: 60-62 GMC rear coil springs The 60-62 Suburban and panel are for it only. Due to the weight I think. All the parts books show 63 and newer. One quote was almost 5 large to make a set.A little stiff for me.

09-22-2010, 07:23 PM	#8
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: 60-62 GMC rear coil springs I recently just tossed some to make some room in the garage. Sorry man! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

09-23-2010, 09:28 AM	#9
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09-28-2010, 05:03 PM	#10
jamn50 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: midwest Posts: 12	Re: 60-62 GMC rear coil springs Contacted this company as well. Fit pick up,but not panel or suburban.I'll keep on a searchin.

09-28-2010, 06:40 PM	#11
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 60-62 GMC rear coil springs could you just go with some new 63's, and some air shocks? or how about a new or used set of 3/4 ton springs? __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955



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