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*2tons of fun* · 09-03-2009, 02:19 AM

i have 3/4t with coils...

1/2t coils arent nearly as thick and are going to be swapped in soon.

stevenk20 · 09-03-2009, 02:54 AM

i once filled my bed with huge water soaked logs that weighed about 50 pounds a piece, they were only about 20-24 inches long too. i left them in my bed for a good month. you should get any less gas milage, its not that much weight and you always look like you are busy with stuff in your bed!!lol

**special-K** · 09-03-2009, 07:25 AM

Yeah,if I didn`t like the ride I`d find something good to add weight in the bed.That`s what the engineers figured.Rather than kill the truck`s awesome haul capacity,that`s what I`d do.I`ve always been an 8-lugger guy and am used to loading without worrying about overloading.For most cargo,if it fits the truck can haul it.I`ve never had a bumper at the ground like I`ve seen some 1/2 tons.For me it`s 8-lug longbed/5-lug shortbed.

danw210 · 09-03-2009, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

If you like back problems and pi$$ing blood, a 3/4 ton is the way to go

Dude if that is the case...go see a doctor....it's not from driving in a truck.

tecky11 · 09-03-2009, 12:05 PM

i have a3 3/4 ton and it will tattle your teeth withnothing in it, but again that is wyhy i bought it !!! i can haul 2500 lbs in the back of my truck plus a class 4 trailer!!

SoCal71K20 · 09-03-2009, 01:04 PM

Yep, what most everybody's saying. What's a C20 without a harsh ride. K20 even harsher.

WyoGMC · 09-03-2009, 05:26 PM

The first time I hit a speedbump in mine it was quite a surprise! At least my head did not hit the roof. LOL! And I thought I was going slow. The thing I need to address in mine is when I do hit a bump my seat cushion has a lot of bounce to it. Probably need some new foam for it?

Wideopenracing15 · 09-03-2009, 05:43 PM

Its the springs in your seat lol mine does the same thing

**kwmech** · 09-03-2009, 07:25 PM

You could pull out some of the short leafs and install some firestone air bags to get the carring capacity back up

Wideopenracing15 · 09-03-2009, 08:13 PM

Capacity is not an issue for me. I doubt i will ever haul anything needing that much.

CG · 09-03-2009, 09:06 PM

I had a 73 K20 (did they call them that?) for a little while and I will say it rode a lot nicer than my 71. I think they have longer springs or something?

**special-K** · 09-04-2009, 09:00 AM

I think the 4wds ride better than the 2wds.At least the suspension is balanced and the truck sit`s level.With a coil front/leaf rear it makes for some different handling.
No matter what I drive,I don`t pound over speed bumps...OUCH! I about stop,roll over,and speed back up.I`m usually already driving the speed limit already and passing over them is just more I care to subject my stuff to.

**leddzepp** · 09-04-2009, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danw210

Dude if that is the case...go see a doctor....it's not from driving in a truck.

Dude, I did. Know what he said? Swap in 1/2 ton coils and you are cured

**special-K** · 09-04-2009, 08:32 PM

I put new 3/4t coils in the only longbed 1/2t I`ve owned.Then,added Air Lifts so I could really haul.It rode fine with the air down.leafs are definately a noticeable difference.But,not complaining.I`m an old truck hard head.I love the feel of a truck.I used to not want an automatic or power steering wimpifying my trucks.I love that truck-like feel.I like camping better than hotels,too.Go figure

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**leddzepp** · 09-08-2009, 01:19 PM

If I want a "manly" ride, I'll go back to driving CJ-5's. My 3/4 ton is a "wimpy" ride compared to that. I want a smooth ride, so 1/2 ton trucks on the street for me.

skidder111 · 09-08-2009, 01:42 PM

Has anyone tried these?

www.sulastic.com

eagleuh1 · 09-09-2009, 08:03 AM

Really, and the chattering windows and shaking steering wheel and popping noises in mine distracts me from the ride quality. Oh, and the rotted out cab supports help absorb some of the shock of bumps. LOL. Ride quality!!!!

Shaky · 09-09-2009, 08:28 AM

My coil-sprung C20 got a lot better when I removed the factory "helper" springs that bolted to the frame. You'd hit a bump and halfway through the spring rate would double!

New variable rate springs and good shocks helped.

Other than that I enjoy the heavy-duty four-speed, manual steering, manual brakes, no-rubber-in-the-front suspension work out every time I drive..,

ges55 · 09-09-2009, 08:30 AM

Radial tires helped quite a bit with mine. I had been running with the split rims & maybe the original tires.

cruiserman · 09-11-2009, 11:22 PM

Drive an old Cruiser around for a while. My C2500 rides like a caddy in comparison.

capev86 · 09-12-2009, 02:50 AM

you have serious health issues and shouldn't be going anywhere in any car if you are having the thealth issues you mentioned from a bumpy ride in a truck......the doctor is a quack to tell you its the trucks fault....the rest of us don't have any issues.....you could swap in 1/2 ton front coils. front row passengers feel more bumps from the front wheels, rear end gets the loads and the stiffer springs help with body roll.

.....rugged springs with good weight capacity is partly what makes it a 3/4 ton. the rear springs in my 3/4 ton burb 2wd are not worn out, but they still don't seem stiff enough for trailer towing (bounce too easy for a 3/4 ton) so the HD option units are going in.

the truth: 2wd's ride better than 4 wheel drives. the 2wd suspension is a work of art and light years ahead of the covered wagon carryover on the 4x4's. thats party the allure of these trucks and why i like them so much. sucks that gm decided to be frugal and put those ugly leaves on the back again in '73. a beam axle on the front makes a truck ride like a tank and the independent suspension rides like a car in comparison. the 67-72 (2wd) trucks got the best combination of attributes of any factory road going rig ever. add sway bars, poly bushings, modern rubbber, etc, and these trucks can hold their own against late model trucks!

as for the overload leaves......cleaner and more practical to just use 3/4 ton rear coils on a 1/2 ton (it was an option anyway). my dad did the upgrade on his 72 burb 1/2 ton and the overloads never engaged after that.......in hindsight it would have been worthwhile to remove them and cut out some weight.

and why do people want leveled trucks? the rake eliminates that saggy rear end look from the side and compensates for hauling loads, trailers, etc . plus, thats how classic hot rods sit. must be logic in the stance......trucks still come that way from the factory and it is the only way to roll.

**leddzepp** · 09-12-2009, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capev86

you have serious health issues and shouldn't be going anywhere in any car if you are having the thealth issues you mentioned from a bumpy ride in a truck......the doctor is a quack to tell you its the trucks fault....the rest of us don't have any issues.....you could swap in 1/2 ton front coils. front row passengers feel more bumps from the front wheels, rear end gets the loads and the stiffer springs help with body roll.

I gotta bridge for sale in Brooklyn...interested?

capev86 · 09-12-2009, 11:51 AM

nah.......i am a new englander (red sox, patriots, etc) and besides, the real estate taxes would be killer........LOL

yes half tons ride a little smoother, but my burb 3/4 ton rides almost as smooth as my dad's 87 burb 1/2 ton 2wd that got new shocks a couple years ago. on the highway its very smooth and the stiff ride really only makes you notice when on a dirt road or when you hit a frost heave (a lot of these up here in maine after last winter). i only have a short dirt drive to deal with and i go slow its not biggie. i bought my truck because i like the extra cargo capability of the heavier chassis for the purposes of trailer towing. and a 3/4 or 1 ton is just more interesting because most of the vehicles out there are 1/2 ton (regardless of year or make).

**leddzepp** · 09-12-2009, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capev86

nah.......i am a new englander (red sox, patriots, etc) and besides, the real estate taxes would be killer........LOL

Glad to see you have a sense of humor

capev86 · 09-12-2009, 02:33 PM

the curse of being an aquarius AND born in the year of the monkey......my humor rears its ugly head at the most inopertune times......and what area of the country is the "burning state of welfare"....i thought that was everywhere (and no where....when you need it).

but i degress.....this thread is supposed to be in support of 3/4 and 1 ton trucks.......or am i confused as usual.....yeah thats it....

09-03-2009, 02:19 AM	#26
2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: Calling all you 3/4 ton and 1 ton-ers i have 3/4t with coils... 1/2t coils arent nearly as thick and are going to be swapped in soon.

09-03-2009, 02:54 AM	#27
stevenk20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Somis, California Posts: 26	Re: Calling all you 3/4 ton and 1 ton-ers i once filled my bed with huge water soaked logs that weighed about 50 pounds a piece, they were only about 20-24 inches long too. i left them in my bed for a good month. you should get any less gas milage, its not that much weight and you always look like you are busy with stuff in your bed!!lol

09-03-2009, 07:25 AM	#28
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Calling all you 3/4 ton and 1 ton-ers Yeah,if I didn`t like the ride I`d find something good to add weight in the bed.That`s what the engineers figured.Rather than kill the truck`s awesome haul capacity,that`s what I`d do.I`ve always been an 8-lugger guy and am used to loading without worrying about overloading.For most cargo,if it fits the truck can haul it.I`ve never had a bumper at the ground like I`ve seen some 1/2 tons.For me it`s 8-lug longbed/5-lug shortbed. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-03-2009, 12:05 PM	#30
tecky11 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: phoenix,AZ Posts: 451	Re: Calling all you 3/4 ton and 1 ton-ers i have a3 3/4 ton and it will tattle your teeth withnothing in it, but again that is wyhy i bought it !!! i can haul 2500 lbs in the back of my truck plus a class 4 trailer!!

09-03-2009, 01:04 PM	#31
SoCal71K20 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lemon Grove, California Posts: 152	Re: Calling all you 3/4 ton and 1 ton-ers Yep, what most everybody's saying. What's a C20 without a harsh ride. K20 even harsher.

09-03-2009, 05:26 PM	#32
WyoGMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Riverton WY Posts: 32	Re: Calling all you 3/4 ton and 1 ton-ers The first time I hit a speedbump in mine it was quite a surprise! At least my head did not hit the roof. LOL! And I thought I was going slow. The thing I need to address in mine is when I do hit a bump my seat cushion has a lot of bounce to it. Probably need some new foam for it? __________________ 68 GMC 91 GMC ext cab 05 Dodge Ram SRT-10........gone but not forgotten

09-03-2009, 05:43 PM	#33
Wideopenracing15 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 299	Re: Calling all you 3/4 ton and 1 ton-ers Its the springs in your seat lol mine does the same thing

09-03-2009, 07:25 PM	#34
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,487	Re: Calling all you 3/4 ton and 1 ton-ers You could pull out some of the short leafs and install some firestone air bags to get the carring capacity back up

09-03-2009, 08:13 PM	#35
Wideopenracing15 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 299	Re: Calling all you 3/4 ton and 1 ton-ers Capacity is not an issue for me. I doubt i will ever haul anything needing that much.

09-03-2009, 09:06 PM	#36
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,828	Re: Calling all you 3/4 ton and 1 ton-ers I had a 73 K20 (did they call them that?) for a little while and I will say it rode a lot nicer than my 71. I think they have longer springs or something?

09-04-2009, 09:00 AM	#37
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Calling all you 3/4 ton and 1 ton-ers I think the 4wds ride better than the 2wds.At least the suspension is balanced and the truck sit`s level.With a coil front/leaf rear it makes for some different handling. No matter what I drive,I don`t pound over speed bumps...OUCH! I about stop,roll over,and speed back up.I`m usually already driving the speed limit already and passing over them is just more I care to subject my stuff to. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-04-2009, 08:32 PM	#39
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Calling all you 3/4 ton and 1 ton-ers I put new 3/4t coils in the only longbed 1/2t I`ve owned.Then,added Air Lifts so I could really haul.It rode fine with the air down.leafs are definately a noticeable difference.But,not complaining.I`m an old truck hard head.I love the feel of a truck.I used to not want an automatic or power steering wimpifying my trucks.I love that truck-like feel.I like camping better than hotels,too.Go figure... __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 09-04-2009 at 08:43 PM.

09-08-2009, 01:19 PM	#40
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: Calling all you 3/4 ton and 1 ton-ers If I want a "manly" ride, I'll go back to driving CJ-5's. My 3/4 ton is a "wimpy" ride compared to that. I want a smooth ride, so 1/2 ton trucks on the street for me. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

09-08-2009, 01:42 PM	#41
skidder111 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada Posts: 140	Re: Calling all you 3/4 ton and 1 ton-ers Has anyone tried these? www.sulastic.com

09-09-2009, 08:03 AM	#42
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Calling all you 3/4 ton and 1 ton-ers Really, and the chattering windows and shaking steering wheel and popping noises in mine distracts me from the ride quality. Oh, and the rotted out cab supports help absorb some of the shock of bumps. LOL. Ride quality!!!!



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09-09-2009, 08:28 AM	#43
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: Calling all you 3/4 ton and 1 ton-ers My coil-sprung C20 got a lot better when I removed the factory "helper" springs that bolted to the frame. You'd hit a bump and halfway through the spring rate would double! New variable rate springs and good shocks helped. Other than that I enjoy the heavy-duty four-speed, manual steering, manual brakes, no-rubber-in-the-front suspension work out every time I drive.., __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

09-09-2009, 08:30 AM	#44
ges55 BLACK SATIN Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: canton, IL Posts: 266	Re: Calling all you 3/4 ton and 1 ton-ers Radial tires helped quite a bit with mine. I had been running with the split rims & maybe the original tires. __________________ 67 C10 Fleetside LWB-283, 3 on the tree,power assisted steering, father-in-law bought it new 67 C20 Fleetside LWB-'85 305 V8 (original was 250 6 cyl), Holley 600 carb, full length Hedman headers, dual exhaust behind the back wheels, 4 spd , manual steering 85 C10 Silverado- 305ci

09-11-2009, 11:22 PM	#45
cruiserman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 210	Re: Calling all you 3/4 ton and 1 ton-ers Drive an old Cruiser around for a while. My C2500 rides like a caddy in comparison. __________________ 72 C2500 LWB 402 Sierra Grande 05 Odyssey 08 Tundra

09-12-2009, 02:50 AM	#46
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Calling all you 3/4 ton and 1 ton-ers you have serious health issues and shouldn't be going anywhere in any car if you are having the thealth issues you mentioned from a bumpy ride in a truck......the doctor is a quack to tell you its the trucks fault....the rest of us don't have any issues.....you could swap in 1/2 ton front coils. front row passengers feel more bumps from the front wheels, rear end gets the loads and the stiffer springs help with body roll. .....rugged springs with good weight capacity is partly what makes it a 3/4 ton. the rear springs in my 3/4 ton burb 2wd are not worn out, but they still don't seem stiff enough for trailer towing (bounce too easy for a 3/4 ton) so the HD option units are going in. the truth: 2wd's ride better than 4 wheel drives. the 2wd suspension is a work of art and light years ahead of the covered wagon carryover on the 4x4's. thats party the allure of these trucks and why i like them so much. sucks that gm decided to be frugal and put those ugly leaves on the back again in '73. a beam axle on the front makes a truck ride like a tank and the independent suspension rides like a car in comparison. the 67-72 (2wd) trucks got the best combination of attributes of any factory road going rig ever. add sway bars, poly bushings, modern rubbber, etc, and these trucks can hold their own against late model trucks! as for the overload leaves......cleaner and more practical to just use 3/4 ton rear coils on a 1/2 ton (it was an option anyway). my dad did the upgrade on his 72 burb 1/2 ton and the overloads never engaged after that.......in hindsight it would have been worthwhile to remove them and cut out some weight. and why do people want leveled trucks? the rake eliminates that saggy rear end look from the side and compensates for hauling loads, trailers, etc . plus, thats how classic hot rods sit. must be logic in the stance......trucks still come that way from the factory and it is the only way to roll.

09-12-2009, 11:51 AM	#48
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Calling all you 3/4 ton and 1 ton-ers nah.......i am a new englander (red sox, patriots, etc) and besides, the real estate taxes would be killer........LOL yes half tons ride a little smoother, but my burb 3/4 ton rides almost as smooth as my dad's 87 burb 1/2 ton 2wd that got new shocks a couple years ago. on the highway its very smooth and the stiff ride really only makes you notice when on a dirt road or when you hit a frost heave (a lot of these up here in maine after last winter). i only have a short dirt drive to deal with and i go slow its not biggie. i bought my truck because i like the extra cargo capability of the heavier chassis for the purposes of trailer towing. and a 3/4 or 1 ton is just more interesting because most of the vehicles out there are 1/2 ton (regardless of year or make).

09-12-2009, 02:33 PM	#50
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Calling all you 3/4 ton and 1 ton-ers the curse of being an aquarius AND born in the year of the monkey......my humor rears its ugly head at the most inopertune times......and what area of the country is the "burning state of welfare"....i thought that was everywhere (and no where....when you need it). but i degress.....this thread is supposed to be in support of 3/4 and 1 ton trucks.......or am i confused as usual.....yeah thats it....

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