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11-06-2013, 04:15 PM
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Will chevell rear springs work to lower the truck?
Ive got a 67 c10 with coil springs all the way arround. l have already lowered it 2 in the front and 3 in the rear, and i want it lower. I am trying to go as cheap and as low as possible. I have heard Chevelle rear springs will bolt right up and drop the rear arround 4 inches.
Is it true, and if it is what model chevells? |
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11-06-2013, 07:21 PM
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Re: Will chevell rear springs work to lower the truck?
68-72 "A" body springs will work, (Chevelles, Buick Skylarks, Olds, etc.) and it will lower your truck. My friend put them on his stepside and it lowered the rear by 2-3". It will cut the hauling capacity down but the truck rides pretty nice with the springs in it.
Jim
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11-06-2013, 07:44 PM
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Re: Will chevell rear springs work to lower the truck?
I'm not sure how much it'll lower it but I'd look for wagon or El Camino springs.
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11-06-2013, 07:50 PM
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Re: Will chevell rear springs work to lower the truck?
I would just buy the proper lowering springs. I heard Jeep wrangler springs did the same thing...4" drop. Nope, not at all. Same height, just a weaker rate and a bouncier ride.
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11-06-2013, 09:48 PM
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Re: Will chevell rear springs work to lower the truck?
Thanks guys I think I'll give them a try.
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11-11-2013, 11:25 PM
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Location: Lafayette, LA
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Re: Will chevell rear springs work to lower the truck?
Used them on mine. Load capacity went way down but I dont' haul with mine anyways and it rides like a caddy on 22's!
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11-12-2013, 09:36 AM
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Re: Will chevell rear springs work to lower the truck?
I have used 2002 Jeep Wrangler springs. The truck sits about 1 1/2 - 2 inches lower and rides great. These springs are readily available since there are quite a lot of lifted Jeeps in my area. You may be able to get them real cheap from an off road shop. (Just another option).
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11-12-2013, 10:54 PM
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Re: Will chevell rear springs work to lower the truck?
Rear coil springs from a 96-99 ford taurus station wagon will drop ya 4.5 to 5 inches
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