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Old 11-29-2012, 09:29 PM   #26
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Re: help me decide- c10 vs c20

C-10 have a more car like ride and 20's are more truck
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Old 11-29-2012, 09:39 PM   #27
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Re: help me decide- c10 vs c20

My C/20 has coils in the back. Betwwen that and the Michelin tires it rides really well.
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Old 11-29-2012, 09:56 PM   #28
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Re: help me decide- c10 vs c20

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I didnt even know they made coil C20s...

would coil C20s still handle more bed load than a C10?

what c20s came with coils?
To keep this simple on C/10s and most C/20s coils were standard.
Heavier coils were an option. C/10 & C/20
Aux leaf (helper) springs were an option on coil trucks. C/10 & C/20
Leaf springs that replaced the coils were an option. C/10 & C/20
HD Dual stage leaf springs were an option on leaf trucks. C/20

C/10 rear axles are rated at 3500lbs
C/20 rear axles ar rated at 5200 or 5500lbs

C/10 Max GVW 5500
C/20 Max GVW 7500

Here are the '72 optional springs.
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Old 11-30-2012, 07:02 AM   #29
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Re: help me decide- c10 vs c20

You guys are talking about the weight difference, don't most 3/4 ton have higher gear ratios too to help w/ towing. (I saw the gear ratio chart on pg 1) I would think that would also be a big factor on mpg. I understand the C-20 did/do have upgraded/larger brakes as well.
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