1970 c10 stock rear coils - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**NathanJ72** · 11-06-2024, 01:25 PM

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.

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 11-06-2024, 03:48 PM

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

**NathanJ72** · 11-06-2024, 04:50 PM

Awesome thank you so much. Will certainly clean them up, but if they are fine no point in replacing oem equipment.

**1970cstblazer** · 11-07-2024, 08:34 AM

The rear end of that looks like a proper height. No need for new ones yet.

11-06-2024, 01:25 PM	#1
NathanJ72 New Member Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Salisbury Maryland Posts: 6	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. Attached Images

11-06-2024, 03:48 PM	#2
Rust_never_sleeps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: San Ramon,CA Posts: 568	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 __________________ 1970 C10 Custom longbed 350/350

11-06-2024, 04:50 PM	#3
NathanJ72 New Member Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Salisbury Maryland Posts: 6	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.

11-07-2024, 08:34 AM	#4
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,691	Re: 1970 c10 stock rear coils The rear end of that looks like a proper height. No need for new ones yet. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels



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