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jmbstudios · 10-18-2007, 02:18 PM

The other day i got into the old burb and the first (small)bump I hit, the tires rub pretty bad. This was at low speed, so the bump was not the cause...

I look at the front end and notice that the driver's side is lower than the passenger side.

I am guessing that this is going to be a bad shock.

So does anyone have some suggestions on shock replacement? Its a 1972 3/4 ton burb.

I dont want bags yet, as money is tight.

I also need to replace my tires soon. They are 16" rims and I wanted to put a more low profile tire on it so it can be lowered in the future.
Any suggestions on that?

thanks, I appreciate it.
Jeff

68shortfleet · 10-22-2007, 01:20 AM

Shocks do not hold the ride height up. You most likely have a broken coil spring in the low corner.

I have seen several GM's that had a front coil break. Usually breaks about one coil from the bottom.

Sounds like it is a good time to put it on bags.

72armyswbtruck · 10-22-2007, 07:06 AM

I would agree probably broken coil

10-18-2007, 02:18 PM	#1
jmbstudios Pickin' and a Grinin' Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 128	Front end just dropped.. The other day i got into the old burb and the first (small)bump I hit, the tires rub pretty bad. This was at low speed, so the bump was not the cause... I look at the front end and notice that the driver's side is lower than the passenger side. I am guessing that this is going to be a bad shock. So does anyone have some suggestions on shock replacement? Its a 1972 3/4 ton burb. I dont want bags yet, as money is tight. I also need to replace my tires soon. They are 16" rims and I wanted to put a more low profile tire on it so it can be lowered in the future. Any suggestions on that? thanks, I appreciate it. Jeff

10-22-2007, 01:20 AM	#2
68shortfleet Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dundee, Oregon Posts: 311	Re: Front end just dropped.. Shocks do not hold the ride height up. You most likely have a broken coil spring in the low corner. I have seen several GM's that had a front coil break. Usually breaks about one coil from the bottom. Sounds like it is a good time to put it on bags.

10-22-2007, 07:06 AM	#3
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Front end just dropped.. I would agree probably broken coil __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"



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