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Joe69C10 · 02-21-2013, 09:36 PM

I'm looking for a set of 2" front lowering springs for my 77 C10. Came across these on Ebay. Does anyone know if the early years 63-72 work on the 73-87? I'm not sure of the difference and was curious...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/19631972-CHE...-/261150891605

I've had good luck with CPP products, and the price seems good too.

Tx Firefighter · 02-21-2013, 10:28 PM

63-87 truck front springs fully interchange. Even through 91 if you include Suburban applications.
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Joe69C10 · 02-21-2013, 10:44 PM

Thanks!
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**N2TRUX** · 02-22-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

63-87 truck front springs fully interchange. Even through 91 if you include Suburban applications.
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Gospel...

1977cheyenne_C10 · 02-22-2013, 07:13 PM

not trying to Hi-Jack you thread but why dont i hear people lower their trucks with springs? are they bad? i always hear about drop spindles,flikp kits etc.

Tx Firefighter · 02-22-2013, 08:37 PM

I always lower my trucks with springs down to a 2 inch drop. If I'm going lower than that, I use spindles and springs. The Internet is full of people saying drop springs ride horrible and drop spindles are rainbows and unicorns. But in 20 years of driving a lot of lowered Chevy trucks, I say that's just people talking about things they haven't actually experienced. They ride fine down to 2 inch drop. 3 inch drop springs are where the ride begins to noticeably suffer.
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1977cheyenne_C10 · 02-22-2013, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I always lower my trucks with springs down to a 2 inch drop. If I'm going lower than that, I use spindles and springs. The Internet is full of people saying drop springs ride horrible and drop spindles are rainbows and unicorns. But in 20 years of driving a lot of lowered Chevy trucks, I say that's just people talking about things they haven't actually experienced. They ride fine down to 2 inch drop. 3 inch drop springs are where the ride begins to noticeably suffer.
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thank you for the info

bigd65 · 02-23-2013, 08:52 AM

The front springs are my next task. I am waiting on my two gas tanks to come in. Then the two inch lowering in the front. Was thinking of cutting the springs but I really want to do it right... What springs do you recommend
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Tx Firefighter · 02-23-2013, 08:05 PM

As a person who has bought a lot of 2 inch lowering springs and also cut a lot of stock springs, I'd cut them and save your money.
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**N2TRUX** · 02-23-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

.... They ride fine down to 2 inch drop. 3 inch drop springs are where the ride begins to noticeably suffer.

Any idea why that is true on 73-87's but the 67-72 guys swear by 3" springs? I agree with you 100% based on my experiences, just don't get why the earlier years would work with a 3" spring?

mooseknuckles · 02-23-2013, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

As a person who has bought a lot of 2 inch lowering springs and also cut a lot of stock springs, I'd cut them and save your money.
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TexasSteve · 02-23-2013, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

As a person who has bought a lot of 2 inch lowering springs and also cut a lot of stock springs, I'd cut them and save your money.
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02-21-2013, 09:36 PM	#1
Joe69C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ocala,FL Posts: 128	Lowering springs years / compatibility I'm looking for a set of 2" front lowering springs for my 77 C10. Came across these on Ebay. Does anyone know if the early years 63-72 work on the 73-87? I'm not sure of the difference and was curious... http://www.ebay.com/itm/19631972-CHE...-/261150891605 I've had good luck with CPP products, and the price seems good too.

02-21-2013, 10:28 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Lowering springs years / compatibility 63-87 truck front springs fully interchange. Even through 91 if you include Suburban applications. Posted via Mobile Device

02-21-2013, 10:44 PM	#3
Joe69C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ocala,FL Posts: 128	Re: Lowering springs years / compatibility Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device

02-22-2013, 07:13 PM	#5
1977cheyenne_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Palmdale CA Posts: 303	Re: Lowering springs years / compatibility not trying to Hi-Jack you thread but why dont i hear people lower their trucks with springs? are they bad? i always hear about drop spindles,flikp kits etc.

02-22-2013, 08:37 PM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Lowering springs years / compatibility I always lower my trucks with springs down to a 2 inch drop. If I'm going lower than that, I use spindles and springs. The Internet is full of people saying drop springs ride horrible and drop spindles are rainbows and unicorns. But in 20 years of driving a lot of lowered Chevy trucks, I say that's just people talking about things they haven't actually experienced. They ride fine down to 2 inch drop. 3 inch drop springs are where the ride begins to noticeably suffer. Posted via Mobile Device

02-23-2013, 08:52 AM	#8
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Lake Jackson, TX. Posts: 1,930	Re: Lowering springs years / compatibility The front springs are my next task. I am waiting on my two gas tanks to come in. Then the two inch lowering in the front. Was thinking of cutting the springs but I really want to do it right... What springs do you recommend Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab (Dark Spiral Gray)

02-23-2013, 08:05 PM	#9
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Lowering springs years / compatibility As a person who has bought a lot of 2 inch lowering springs and also cut a lot of stock springs, I'd cut them and save your money. Posted via Mobile Device



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