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BW71 · 11-16-2001, 12:10 AM

JUst got done tonight with suspension overhaul,front and rear. Original springs were worn out real bad. Decided I wanted a higher stance like a 3/4 ton,plus the added benefits of more load handling. I use as a work truck haul rock,lumber etc. you get the picture. Rear springs are fine,good stance nice and stiff,just what I wanted,measures 34 and3/8" from the ground.
The front is another story. Iput the new springs in and it is lower than I expected. It measures out at 31 and1/2". I was thinking I would be close to 34 inches since I put in heavy duty front springs and truck has 350. So I was told I would get a 2" liftfrom the heavy duty big block springs. Didn't happen. Originally I wanted 3/4 ton frontr springs but sales rep said they wouldn't fit. Do I have crappy springs? Can I put 3/4 ton HD up front for the 2" lift I want? All that work over again. It'll go quicker this time. Sorry so long.

BTW its a half ton with 350,2WD, coil spring.

Thanks in advance.

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JJR · 11-16-2001, 07:52 AM

Hollanders shows that all the different front springs will work. It shows the following part numbers, spring rates and estamated dealership cost:

328150 3947 lb. $98
3935895 4241 lb. $112
15680287 4563 lb.(fwd. cont.) $62
328098 5026 lb. $119
328100 5407 lb. $123
14054344 5647 lb. $130
15731950 6306 lb. $129
15731951 6326 lb.(van) $130
Various tensions available; interchange in pairs only.

BW71 · 11-16-2001, 10:13 AM

Does anyone know what the 3/4 HD BB springs are rated. I can get a pair of those relatively quickly. Who has the best springs? Can I go to a retailer to pick them up. Don't really want to wait for shipping. Weather is gonna get bad. My garage is a gravel driveway.I could call the tech dept at the place whwere i got these springs but they are no help since the tech guy didn't know much about the spring interchangability.

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71 C-10 custom Deluxe

BW71 · 11-16-2001, 06:52 PM

The ODDESSY CONTINUES.hahahahahaahah going insane.......Took my truck to Sears to get an alignment today...hahahahahaha. Dropped it off came back an hour and a half later and service counter says they couldn't do it cuz it's been lowered and they don't touch lowered stuff (policy?)The fact is it's not lowered (intentionally)The guy who looked at it says its got new parts on it and he thinks the control arms have been moved back. I did the work myself joints,tie rods springs etc. Everything matched up with the book I followed all the procedures didn't leave anything out parts wise. I've come to the conclusion that I wound up with the wrong set of springs from the store. So that is why it's so low. Any ideas?

I might need someone to cosign me into the asylum because this making me insane. Please help.

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71 C-10 custom Deluxe

**68SWB4x4** · 11-16-2001, 10:57 PM

yes 3/4 springs will work in the front...... i have NO CLUE what sears is talking about though....... might wanna try taking it to some other ailgnment shop.......

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BW71 · 11-16-2001, 11:20 PM

Yeah I'm probably gonna hit up another shop, I got to anyway. Someone told me I could use 1 ton springs? that would be overkill wouldn't it? And sears is slowly working itself out of my book now. Thanks for the help.

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**68SWB4x4** · 11-17-2001, 01:54 AM

i wouldnt go with 1 ton springs...... it will ride like ****!

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68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET"
56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls
64ImpalaSS 327
70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350
IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET

BW71 · 11-17-2001, 10:59 AM

Thats what I thought. I woke up motivated today so I might be able to get this done with out any problems. Why is there such a difference in spring prices between the vendors on this board? I've seen a pair for 70$ and a pair for $90 and a pair for $115 these prices are for the same set of springs. Maybe different manufacturers? The new ones on the rear are from Flagg.I got them from Chevy Duty. And why are the front ones cheaper than the rear. The front holds more weight over time so the y should be at leastthe same price. I dunno hope it all works out. Thanks

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69 longhorn · 11-20-2001, 01:27 AM

I had a set of springs custom wound for my 89 ranger(305 chevy ). they ran $155 for the pair......If I can dig up the invoice,I will post the company name.--------------------------------Hotrodhorn

BW71 · 11-20-2001, 02:34 PM

69... I got the springs changed this saturday and the stance is better not to mention the ride 34 out back and 33 in front. Looks alot better. That company name woukld be cool to have for the future reference. thanks

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11-16-2001, 12:10 AM	#1
BW71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 350	This kicks A$$...........Not JUst got done tonight with suspension overhaul,front and rear. Original springs were worn out real bad. Decided I wanted a higher stance like a 3/4 ton,plus the added benefits of more load handling. I use as a work truck haul rock,lumber etc. you get the picture. Rear springs are fine,good stance nice and stiff,just what I wanted,measures 34 and3/8" from the ground. The front is another story. Iput the new springs in and it is lower than I expected. It measures out at 31 and1/2". I was thinking I would be close to 34 inches since I put in heavy duty front springs and truck has 350. So I was told I would get a 2" liftfrom the heavy duty big block springs. Didn't happen. Originally I wanted 3/4 ton frontr springs but sales rep said they wouldn't fit. Do I have crappy springs? Can I put 3/4 ton HD up front for the 2" lift I want? All that work over again. It'll go quicker this time. Sorry so long. BTW its a half ton with 350,2WD, coil spring. Thanks in advance. ------------------ 71 C-10 custom Deluxe __________________ 71 C-10 custom Deluxe Leavenworth, Kansas

11-16-2001, 07:52 AM	#2
JJR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Leesburg, GA Posts: 746	Hollanders shows that all the different front springs will work. It shows the following part numbers, spring rates and estamated dealership cost: 328150 3947 lb. $98 3935895 4241 lb. $112 15680287 4563 lb.(fwd. cont.) $62 328098 5026 lb. $119 328100 5407 lb. $123 14054344 5647 lb. $130 15731950 6306 lb. $129 15731951 6326 lb.(van) $130 Various tensions available; interchange in pairs only. __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Second Owner 70 C-10 Second Owner 93 GMC C1500 Third Owner 99 C2500 Crew Cab Short Bed

11-16-2001, 10:13 AM	#3
BW71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 350	Does anyone know what the 3/4 HD BB springs are rated. I can get a pair of those relatively quickly. Who has the best springs? Can I go to a retailer to pick them up. Don't really want to wait for shipping. Weather is gonna get bad. My garage is a gravel driveway.I could call the tech dept at the place whwere i got these springs but they are no help since the tech guy didn't know much about the spring interchangability. ------------------ 71 C-10 custom Deluxe __________________ 71 C-10 custom Deluxe Leavenworth, Kansas

11-16-2001, 06:52 PM	#4
BW71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 350	The ODDESSY CONTINUES.hahahahahaahah going insane.......Took my truck to Sears to get an alignment today...hahahahahaha. Dropped it off came back an hour and a half later and service counter says they couldn't do it cuz it's been lowered and they don't touch lowered stuff (policy?)The fact is it's not lowered (intentionally)The guy who looked at it says its got new parts on it and he thinks the control arms have been moved back. I did the work myself joints,tie rods springs etc. Everything matched up with the book I followed all the procedures didn't leave anything out parts wise. I've come to the conclusion that I wound up with the wrong set of springs from the store. So that is why it's so low. Any ideas? I might need someone to cosign me into the asylum because this making me insane. Please help. ------------------ 71 C-10 custom Deluxe __________________ 71 C-10 custom Deluxe Leavenworth, Kansas

11-16-2001, 10:57 PM	#5
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	yes 3/4 springs will work in the front...... i have NO CLUE what sears is talking about though....... might wanna try taking it to some other ailgnment shop....... ------------------ My Truck pictures www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET" 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350 IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

11-16-2001, 11:20 PM	#6
BW71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 350	Yeah I'm probably gonna hit up another shop, I got to anyway. Someone told me I could use 1 ton springs? that would be overkill wouldn't it? And sears is slowly working itself out of my book now. Thanks for the help. ------------------ 71 C-10 custom Deluxe __________________ 71 C-10 custom Deluxe Leavenworth, Kansas

11-17-2001, 01:54 AM	#7
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	i wouldnt go with 1 ton springs...... it will ride like ****! ------------------ My Truck pictures www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET" 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350 IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

11-17-2001, 10:59 AM	#8
BW71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 350	Thats what I thought. I woke up motivated today so I might be able to get this done with out any problems. Why is there such a difference in spring prices between the vendors on this board? I've seen a pair for 70$ and a pair for $90 and a pair for $115 these prices are for the same set of springs. Maybe different manufacturers? The new ones on the rear are from Flagg.I got them from Chevy Duty. And why are the front ones cheaper than the rear. The front holds more weight over time so the y should be at leastthe same price. I dunno hope it all works out. Thanks ------------------ 71 C-10 custom Deluxe __________________ 71 C-10 custom Deluxe Leavenworth, Kansas

11-20-2001, 01:27 AM	#9
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	I had a set of springs custom wound for my 89 ranger(305 chevy ). they ran $155 for the pair......If I can dig up the invoice,I will post the company name.--------------------------------Hotrodhorn __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

11-20-2001, 02:34 PM	#10
BW71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 350	69... I got the springs changed this saturday and the stance is better not to mention the ride 34 out back and 33 in front. Looks alot better. That company name woukld be cool to have for the future reference. thanks ------------------ 71 C-10 custom Deluxe __________________ 71 C-10 custom Deluxe Leavenworth, Kansas



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