72 rear suspension options - question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**jocko** · 01-20-2012, 05:16 PM

It's my understanding that stock C10 rear susp was coil spring with trailing arms. But a leaf spring susp was optional.

Question - I've seen two different leaf spring suspensions on SPIDs -
1) R-Susp Leave Spring (RPO G70)
and
2) Heavy Rear Spring (RPO, not sure...)

Was #2 essentially an "option" IF you ordered #1
(in other words, I've seen these options listed on the same truck).

Now, personally, I'd prefer coils n trailing arms... But, wondering your opinions on the pros/cons of the leaf spring rear suspension - things like ride height adjustability (I notice the HD leaf susp sits rather high) and also curious about coil vs leaf ride quality.
thanks very much for your help.
jocko

**leddzepp** · 01-20-2012, 05:26 PM

Coils ride better than leafs.

**jocko** · 01-20-2012, 05:39 PM

i kinda thought that too. Seems like an odd option on the particular truck i'm lookin at - it's a Cheyenne Short wide with HD rear leaf susp. Sits real high in back, kinda weird combo.... Just curious

cdowns · 01-20-2012, 07:42 PM

the general thinking was that leafs were better for towing// i personally have never seen a hole lot of difference

01-20-2012, 05:39 PM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,942	Re: 72 rear suspension options - question i kinda thought that too. Seems like an odd option on the particular truck i'm lookin at - it's a Cheyenne Short wide with HD rear leaf susp. Sits real high in back, kinda weird combo.... Just curious

01-20-2012, 07:42 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: 72 rear suspension options - question the general thinking was that leafs were better for towing// i personally have never seen a hole lot of difference __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-20-2012, 05:16 PM	#1
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,942	72 rear suspension options - question It's my understanding that stock C10 rear susp was coil spring with trailing arms. But a leaf spring susp was optional. Question - I've seen two different leaf spring suspensions on SPIDs - 1) R-Susp Leave Spring (RPO G70) and 2) Heavy Rear Spring (RPO, not sure...) Was #2 essentially an "option" IF you ordered #1 (in other words, I've seen these options listed on the same truck). Now, personally, I'd prefer coils n trailing arms... But, wondering your opinions on the pros/cons of the leaf spring rear suspension - things like ride height adjustability (I notice the HD leaf susp sits rather high) and also curious about coil vs leaf ride quality. thanks very much for your help. jocko

01-20-2012, 05:26 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,995	Re: 72 rear suspension options - question Coils ride better than leafs. __________________ 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



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