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1BAD64 · 01-26-2006, 07:40 AM

what do you think is better?

BobS · 01-26-2006, 10:36 AM

I'd say it depends on what you want to use the truck for. Coils suspensions seem to ride a little nicer, leaf springs handle heavy loads better.

Bob

Fred T · 01-26-2006, 11:10 AM

And leafs don't hop as bad under heavy acceleration.

Frizzle Fry · 01-26-2006, 11:59 AM

I thought the trailing arms were supposed to launch better?

zenish · 01-26-2006, 09:18 PM

trailing arms don't wrap up during accelleration.nascar uses trailing arms.

Longhorn Man · 01-26-2006, 09:28 PM

Trailing arms are awsome, I wish i could easily slap some under my one ton.

1BAD64 · 01-26-2006, 09:40 PM

well i guess ill stay with the coil then. ive got two short bed frames 1 coil, 1 leaf.and i was wanting some input on which one to use. thaks guys.

01-26-2006, 07:40 AM	#1
1BAD64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: MISSOURI Posts: 232	coil or leaf? what do you think is better?

01-26-2006, 10:36 AM	#2
BobS Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: West Central Minnesota Posts: 568	Re: coil or leaf? I'd say it depends on what you want to use the truck for. Coils suspensions seem to ride a little nicer, leaf springs handle heavy loads better. Bob __________________ V-6....only GMC Trucks have it! 62 GMC W5000 NAPCO-V6 65 GMC 2500 NAPCO Panel-V6 66 GMC 1000-V6 66 GMC 1500-V6 67 GMC K1500-SBC (originally a KM-V6) 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC Suburban C2500 70 Chevy K20-SBC 71 Chevy C30 Longhorn-SBC 72 GMC Suburban C1500-BBC 72 Chevy C10-SBC 72 GMC C5500-ToroFlow Diesel

01-26-2006, 11:10 AM	#3
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: coil or leaf? And leafs don't hop as bad under heavy acceleration. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

01-26-2006, 11:59 AM	#4
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: coil or leaf? I thought the trailing arms were supposed to launch better?

01-26-2006, 09:18 PM	#5
zenish Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: stallings,nc Posts: 401	Re: coil or leaf? trailing arms don't wrap up during accelleration.nascar uses trailing arms. __________________ 1964 c10 short step 1962 econoline van 1989 rs camaro 2006 yamaha vino 125 1975 goldwing

01-26-2006, 09:28 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: coil or leaf? Trailing arms are awsome, I wish i could easily slap some under my one ton.

01-26-2006, 09:40 PM	#7
1BAD64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: MISSOURI Posts: 232	Re: coil or leaf? well i guess ill stay with the coil then. ive got two short bed frames 1 coil, 1 leaf.and i was wanting some input on which one to use. thaks guys.



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