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BubbaGreen · 04-15-2002, 12:09 PM

I am going to replace the front springs in
my C-10 with a 350 engine. Looking at
GMCPauls website, he has listed a standard
spring and a variable rate one, which ones
are the best to use. This truck will only
be used on the street (as a daily driver)
and will probably never really haul much,
maybe tow a trailer at most. Any input?
Thoughts on what is the best springs to use.
I may also end up replacing the rears as
well (they are coils too) THANKS!

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71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside WAS:307w/3-on-the-tree NOW:350TBI/700R4/3.73
See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

Custom 68 · 04-15-2002, 01:04 PM

I asked the same questions. I just replaced my front and rears from GMCPaul. I went with stock height variable rate front and 4 inch rear. I havent driven mine much. I droped the front with spindles. I have just (Friday night) put new shocks on I have not got the front end realigned so I am going to try to do that this week. I went over a dip with a buddy in the truck and the tire bottomed out on the inner finder just barely barely kissed one of the bolts this was before I put on the shocks. I was told the shocks for the lowered truck are stiffer and that was my problem. The little I have driven it it corners GREAT. the ride is good too. My old springs were worn and completly shot. To answer your question I dont know? My variable rate seem good but it seems to sit lower in the front than I would have expected.

I will let you khow more as I drive it more. Hopefully this week.
Dave

**70cst** · 04-15-2002, 01:39 PM

I also purchased a spring, shock, drop spindle kit from GMCPaul...I bought the variable springs...Rides great & much improved handling w/o any problems.

70cst with a 402BB

04-15-2002, 12:09 PM	#1
BubbaGreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 686	Replacement front spring - questions? I am going to replace the front springs in my C-10 with a 350 engine. Looking at GMCPauls website, he has listed a standard spring and a variable rate one, which ones are the best to use. This truck will only be used on the street (as a daily driver) and will probably never really haul much, maybe tow a trailer at most. Any input? Thoughts on what is the best springs to use. I may also end up replacing the rears as well (they are coils too) THANKS! ------------------ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside WAS:307w/3-on-the-tree NOW:350TBI/700R4/3.73 See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich __________________ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside RamJet-350/4L60e & Compushift/3.73Posi See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

04-15-2002, 01:04 PM	#2
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,929	I asked the same questions. I just replaced my front and rears from GMCPaul. I went with stock height variable rate front and 4 inch rear. I havent driven mine much. I droped the front with spindles. I have just (Friday night) put new shocks on I have not got the front end realigned so I am going to try to do that this week. I went over a dip with a buddy in the truck and the tire bottomed out on the inner finder just barely barely kissed one of the bolts this was before I put on the shocks. I was told the shocks for the lowered truck are stiffer and that was my problem. The little I have driven it it corners GREAT. the ride is good too. My old springs were worn and completly shot. To answer your question I dont know? My variable rate seem good but it seems to sit lower in the front than I would have expected. I will let you khow more as I drive it more. Hopefully this week. Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

04-15-2002, 01:39 PM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	I also purchased a spring, shock, drop spindle kit from GMCPaul...I bought the variable springs...Rides great & much improved handling w/o any problems. 70cst with a 402BB __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!



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