Will Coil Springs from a V6 C-10 Drop my truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

8t5Silverado · 01-21-2004, 08:24 PM

I am assuming they had different front coil springs for V6 vs. small block V8s vs. big blocks.

If so, how much.

I am having trouble finding 1" springs to go with a 2.5" spindle for a 3.5" drop.

I am going this route because I want new springs anyway to level out my truck, and 2.5 spindles so that I can run stock 15X8 rallys without any worries of rubbing.

87 STEPPER · 01-21-2004, 08:45 PM

The spring's have different spring rate's for the weight of the V6 & V8 the spring's will physically fit but the truck will probably bottom out when you hit a big hole or dip in the road.

I don't understand why you can't find dropped spring's. There must be at least 6 company's that make a spring to fit your truck.

**swervin ervin** · 01-21-2004, 08:51 PM

I would go with a 1.5" spring. I'm not sure they even make 1" drop springs or not.

Why are you set on 3.5" of drop?

8t5Silverado · 01-22-2004, 11:40 AM

I was wondering about bottoming out. I thought the V6 springs might give me the same look and ride, but cheaper...

Mike, I am not set on 3.5. I just want to be able to still get up my driveway.

It does me no good to have a truck with the right stance that can't make it into my garage.

I think I will go with the 1.5 springs and 2.5 spindles from Western Chassis with a flip in back...

Thanks.

bigblock73 · 01-22-2004, 02:24 PM

Last time I checked, 1" Bell Tech drop springs were around $109,

01-21-2004, 08:24 PM	#1
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	Will Coil Springs from a V6 C-10 Drop my truck I am assuming they had different front coil springs for V6 vs. small block V8s vs. big blocks. If so, how much. I am having trouble finding 1" springs to go with a 2.5" spindle for a 3.5" drop. I am going this route because I want new springs anyway to level out my truck, and 2.5 spindles so that I can run stock 15X8 rallys without any worries of rubbing. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

01-21-2004, 08:45 PM	#2
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	The spring's have different spring rate's for the weight of the V6 & V8 the spring's will physically fit but the truck will probably bottom out when you hit a big hole or dip in the road. I don't understand why you can't find dropped spring's. There must be at least 6 company's that make a spring to fit your truck. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

01-21-2004, 08:51 PM	#3
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I would go with a 1.5" spring. I'm not sure they even make 1" drop springs or not. Why are you set on 3.5" of drop? __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

01-22-2004, 11:40 AM	#4
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	I was wondering about bottoming out. I thought the V6 springs might give me the same look and ride, but cheaper... Mike, I am not set on 3.5. I just want to be able to still get up my driveway. It does me no good to have a truck with the right stance that can't make it into my garage. I think I will go with the 1.5 springs and 2.5 spindles from Western Chassis with a flip in back... Thanks. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

01-22-2004, 02:24 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Last time I checked, 1" Bell Tech drop springs were around $109, __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale



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