Swing Arm or Leaf Spring for towing? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RUSSOM · 08-05-2009, 11:26 PM

I'm interested in buying a 67-72 truck but I'm concerned about the swing arm/coil spring rear suspension versus the much rarer, for these years, leaf spring for towing. I'd rather have the 67-72, the 73+ trucks look to modern for me, but being able to tow this trailer is a must and I need the truck to have the ability to tow it safely. The trailer is an open type, total trailer & car weight is 7K. I'll be installing a gen 3 engine so I know I'm not limited on power, just very concerned about truck and rear suspension. Any thoughts?

TIA

08-05-2009, 11:26 PM	#1
RUSSOM Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA Posts: 16	Swing Arm or Leaf Spring for towing? I'm interested in buying a 67-72 truck but I'm concerned about the swing arm/coil spring rear suspension versus the much rarer, for these years, leaf spring for towing. I'd rather have the 67-72, the 73+ trucks look to modern for me, but being able to tow this trailer is a must and I need the truck to have the ability to tow it safely. The trailer is an open type, total trailer & car weight is 7K. I'll be installing a gen 3 engine so I know I'm not limited on power, just very concerned about truck and rear suspension. Any thoughts? TIA



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