rear drop coil springs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

harleyx2 · 05-16-2007, 09:37 PM

how low of rear coil springs can i go without c notching the frame? 2 3 4 or 5 inches? 1968 c 10

**uncle** · 05-16-2007, 10:01 PM

I've gone as low as 7". Depends on what you use it for.

**Smitty** · 05-16-2007, 11:20 PM

I've got 6", but found out you don't use the truck to haul much because they can't handle a lot of weight. Not that I use it for a work truck.

st1x10 · 05-17-2007, 12:17 AM

I believe you can go 6" without a notch.

harleyx2 · 05-17-2007, 07:09 AM

was just wondering because the lmc book shows you need to notch with a 5 inch drop

centsless · 05-17-2007, 07:37 AM

I have 5" rear lowering springs on mine with no problems. I also installed a ECE super track bar kit, but that was to clear my exhaust.

**Tom Vogel** · 05-17-2007, 10:34 AM

That ECE track bar also eliminates the bump steer you would otherwise get from a 5or6" rear drop. By the way, after having bags, I would never go back to springs. Bags are completely adjustable for height regardless of weight. As for the notch... at 6"... I dont think its needed (I didnt), unless you plan to haul ass over whoops.

5150 · 05-17-2007, 01:21 PM

no offense, but first thing is ditch the LMC mag

PanelDeland · 05-17-2007, 06:22 PM

yellow,I can't believe you're telling someone to ditch the best pictorial assembly manual made for these trucks.You should just tell him to order from someone who doesn't think old truck parts are gold.

5150 · 05-17-2007, 06:29 PM

true deland, it is a good pictorial, but that's about it

jsbgump · 05-17-2007, 06:40 PM

6 in is as low as you can go without a notch

hiridn69gmc · 05-17-2007, 08:36 PM

I have a five in mine and love the ride quality. The PO had the springs torched to where I would estimate about a 7 w/o a notch. The ride was horrible with the torched springs and bumpstops got in the way quite a bit, so I don't know if it would've hit without them or not....No problems at all with the 5 though.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-17-2007, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanelDeland

yellow,I can't believe you're telling someone to ditch the best pictorial assembly manual made for these trucks.You should just tell him to order from someone who doesn't think old truck parts are gold.

I use their catalog in the bathroom

HUEVUDO · 05-18-2007, 04:39 PM

hey i just ordered some rear drop coils for performance online and the tech said 4 inches is as low you can go without having to c notch. but i have not installed it yet.

faribran · 05-18-2007, 05:07 PM

what did u guys do about the bump stops?

see ten · 05-18-2007, 05:28 PM

I have ECE 6" rear drop coils and the super track bar. She's fine in all but the harshest conditions. However I drive it like I stole it! If you tend to ease over every railroad crossing and speed hump you are going to be fine with this setup. Loaded, things are a different story. On the way to Maggie Valley I had a 50qt cooler loaded down in the back along with our luggage and folding chairs and my box of cleaning supplies. I could feel the difference of having this small of a load in the back. I also bottomed out several times on the way up. I have no bumpstops whatsoever. If you plan on hauling a load you're probably going to be happier with 5" springs or bags. Here's mine.

This truck has 5" drop coils out back.

05-16-2007, 09:37 PM	#1
harleyx2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: canton ga Posts: 49	rear drop coil springs how low of rear coil springs can i go without c notching the frame? 2 3 4 or 5 inches? 1968 c 10 Last edited by harleyx2; 05-16-2007 at 09:38 PM.

05-16-2007, 10:01 PM	#2
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: rear drop coil springs I've gone as low as 7". Depends on what you use it for.

05-16-2007, 11:20 PM	#3
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,136	Re: rear drop coil springs I've got 6", but found out you don't use the truck to haul much because they can't handle a lot of weight. Not that I use it for a work truck. __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.

05-17-2007, 12:17 AM	#4
st1x10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 588	Re: rear drop coil springs I believe you can go 6" without a notch. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 "Under Construction" 2002 Chevy S10 V6

05-17-2007, 07:09 AM	#5
harleyx2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: canton ga Posts: 49	Re: rear drop coil springs was just wondering because the lmc book shows you need to notch with a 5 inch drop

05-17-2007, 07:37 AM	#6
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: rear drop coil springs I have 5" rear lowering springs on mine with no problems. I also installed a ECE super track bar kit, but that was to clear my exhaust. __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

05-17-2007, 10:34 AM	#7
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: rear drop coil springs That ECE track bar also eliminates the bump steer you would otherwise get from a 5or6" rear drop. By the way, after having bags, I would never go back to springs. Bags are completely adjustable for height regardless of weight. As for the notch... at 6"... I dont think its needed (I didnt), unless you plan to haul ass over whoops.

05-17-2007, 01:21 PM	#8
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: rear drop coil springs no offense, but first thing is ditch the LMC mag __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

05-17-2007, 06:22 PM	#9
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: rear drop coil springs yellow,I can't believe you're telling someone to ditch the best pictorial assembly manual made for these trucks.You should just tell him to order from someone who doesn't think old truck parts are gold. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

05-17-2007, 06:29 PM	#10
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: rear drop coil springs true deland, it is a good pictorial, but that's about it __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

05-17-2007, 06:40 PM	#11
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: rear drop coil springs 6 in is as low as you can go without a notch __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

05-17-2007, 08:36 PM	#12
hiridn69gmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 107	Re: rear drop coil springs I have a five in mine and love the ride quality. The PO had the springs torched to where I would estimate about a 7 w/o a notch. The ride was horrible with the torched springs and bumpstops got in the way quite a bit, so I don't know if it would've hit without them or not....No problems at all with the 5 though. __________________ 1971 Chevy C-10-sold 1969 GMC 4x4-sold 1997 Chevy Z71 2003 Grand Prix

05-18-2007, 04:39 PM	#14
HUEVUDO Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 239	Re: rear drop coil springs hey i just ordered some rear drop coils for performance online and the tech said 4 inches is as low you can go without having to c notch. but i have not installed it yet.

05-18-2007, 05:07 PM	#15
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: rear drop coil springs what did u guys do about the bump stops? __________________ "

05-18-2007, 05:28 PM	#16
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: rear drop coil springs I have ECE 6" rear drop coils and the super track bar. She's fine in all but the harshest conditions. However I drive it like I stole it! If you tend to ease over every railroad crossing and speed hump you are going to be fine with this setup. Loaded, things are a different story. On the way to Maggie Valley I had a 50qt cooler loaded down in the back along with our luggage and folding chairs and my box of cleaning supplies. I could feel the difference of having this small of a load in the back. I also bottomed out several times on the way up. I have no bumpstops whatsoever. If you plan on hauling a load you're probably going to be happier with 5" springs or bags. Here's mine. This truck has 5" drop coils out back.



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