coil or leaf springs??????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

anderson304 · 06-09-2006, 09:45 PM

I have a 71 chev 1/2 ton with coil springs on the rear. I have a chance to buy a 70 chev 1/2 ton parts truck with leaf springs on the rear. Is the leaf spring frame a rare option or is it common with certain years. Also what frame will I get the better ride out off. I'm thinking the coil springs and as this truck is going to be my sunday afternoon cruiser, I don't need to worry about towing capacity, it will never tow a trailer. I look forward to any info that is out there, Thanx

**truckdude239** · 06-09-2006, 10:00 PM

i like coils myself

Longhorn Man · 06-09-2006, 10:20 PM

Ahuling/towing is rated the same either way.
Leafs were not rare, not common, but not rare. It was an option on all 67 - 72 C/10 and C/20 trucks, and it was the only rear suspention avalible on K series trucks, longhorn trucks, and all one tons.
You're probably better off with the coils. Better ride, better at putting poert to the ground.

Welcome to the board from central ohio. We love pics if you have any of your project.

06-09-2006, 09:45 PM	#1
anderson304 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: buckeye az. Posts: 16	coil or leaf springs??????? I have a 71 chev 1/2 ton with coil springs on the rear. I have a chance to buy a 70 chev 1/2 ton parts truck with leaf springs on the rear. Is the leaf spring frame a rare option or is it common with certain years. Also what frame will I get the better ride out off. I'm thinking the coil springs and as this truck is going to be my sunday afternoon cruiser, I don't need to worry about towing capacity, it will never tow a trailer. I look forward to any info that is out there, Thanx

06-09-2006, 10:00 PM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,233	Re: coil or leaf springs??????? i like coils myself __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

06-09-2006, 10:20 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: coil or leaf springs??????? Ahuling/towing is rated the same either way. Leafs were not rare, not common, but not rare. It was an option on all 67 - 72 C/10 and C/20 trucks, and it was the only rear suspention avalible on K series trucks, longhorn trucks, and all one tons. You're probably better off with the coils. Better ride, better at putting poert to the ground. Welcome to the board from central ohio. We love pics if you have any of your project.



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