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Old 11-06-2024, 01:25 PM   #1
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1970 c10 stock rear coils

I have a 1970 c10 that I have to replace the control arms on as one is rusted through. I don't have a ton of money or I would replace everything (may have to anyway) and I am torn about replacing the rear springs. Do the coils actually wear out? She doesn't seem saggy at all and pardon my ignorance on the subject. What say you all? I have included some pictures to show she doesn't appear to be sagging, and I do NOT want to lower her.
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Old 11-06-2024, 03:48 PM   #2
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Re: 1970 c10 stock rear coils

Doesn't seem like you have any need to change them, and budget is always a compelling reason even if they were trash.
I swapped out my rotten shocks and left the original springs front and back. Stance looks like yours....and the pics in the brochures from 1970
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Old 11-06-2024, 04:50 PM   #3
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Re: 1970 c10 stock rear coils

Awesome thank you so much. Will certainly clean them up, but if they are fine no point in replacing oem equipment.
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Old 11-07-2024, 08:34 AM   #4
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The rear end of that looks like a proper height. No need for new ones yet.
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