Coil-over shocks/suspension question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wwotr · 04-18-2009, 01:24 PM

Just at 1st glance it looks as though the Springs have been "Cut" for Lowering purposes no my 72 GMC.
I measure about 3" clearance between the bottom of the Front Bumper and the ground, and a little less from (what I call) the "A" arm in Front.

So I don't mind the ride (well kinda), but I'm more concerned about the Springs/Suspension "Bottoming Out". I was wondering what you all thought of going to a real stiff "Coil-Over" shock in the Rear and something Ultra Stiff in the Front.
Like I said the rides fine, but I dont want to put any undo stress on the Suspension until I can better afford to take care/rebuild it.
Any Thoughts/Experiences with YOUR Ride ect, would be GREATLY APPRECIATED...(and fun to read too)!

Roger

LONGHAIR · 04-18-2009, 02:26 PM

It sounds like it would cost you more in time and money to go that way than to just replace the cut springs with the correct drop springs. The ride should be better and only cost you a couple hundred bucks. Coil-overs alone would bet at least double that....and then you have the cost and effort involved in reinforcing the shock mounts to make them strong enough to hold the truck up.....besides "real stiff and "ultra stiff" don't sound like they would do your ride any favors.

wwotr · 04-18-2009, 02:32 PM

Thanks Lonhair.
All this will be a Mute point when my Settlement comes in.
I guess I was looking for the Temporary/Cheap way out for now, but according to you, it may cause more damge than not.
So I guess my question is, whith the type of ride I'm describinbg, would I be better off to just "Leave things alone, or maybe just throw a new set of standard scocks all the way around?

Roger

Longhorn Man · 04-18-2009, 07:47 PM

I'd just roll with it, and be smart on the bumps in the road.

04-18-2009, 01:24 PM	#1
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Coil-over shocks/suspension question Just at 1st glance it looks as though the Springs have been "Cut" for Lowering purposes no my 72 GMC. I measure about 3" clearance between the bottom of the Front Bumper and the ground, and a little less from (what I call) the "A" arm in Front. So I don't mind the ride (well kinda), but I'm more concerned about the Springs/Suspension "Bottoming Out". I was wondering what you all thought of going to a real stiff "Coil-Over" shock in the Rear and something Ultra Stiff in the Front. Like I said the rides fine, but I dont want to put any undo stress on the Suspension until I can better afford to take care/rebuild it. Any Thoughts/Experiences with YOUR Ride ect, would be GREATLY APPRECIATED...(and fun to read too)! Roger __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

04-18-2009, 02:32 PM	#3
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: Coil-over shocks/suspension question Thanks Lonhair. All this will be a Mute point when my Settlement comes in. I guess I was looking for the Temporary/Cheap way out for now, but according to you, it may cause more damge than not. So I guess my question is, whith the type of ride I'm describinbg, would I be better off to just "Leave things alone, or maybe just throw a new set of standard scocks all the way around? Roger __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

04-18-2009, 07:47 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Coil-over shocks/suspension question I'd just roll with it, and be smart on the bumps in the road.



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