Coil Spring compatiblity with different years? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

slapthefunkyfour · 08-05-2010, 04:31 PM

I'm replacing a bunch of suspension parts and I found some used springs locally that I am hoping will fit. I've looked all over this site and can't find the info I need. Hopefully someone can help me out.

The front coil springs I found are from a 73-87 truck, and I was wondering if they would also fit my 66 truck. I am pretty sure they will fit 67-72, but I'm not sure if they will fit my 66.

Thanks for any help you can give.

SCOTI · 08-05-2010, 05:06 PM

They're not exactly the same but will interchange.

slapthefunkyfour · 08-05-2010, 05:15 PM

I just found out that the springs are actually from a 67-72, not 73-87. Hopefully this means that there is a better chance of them fitting.

SCOTI · 08-05-2010, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by slapthefunkyfour

I just found out that the springs are actually from a 67-72, not 73-87. Hopefully this means that there is a better chance of them fitting.

The crossmembers interchange & the springs will as well.

slapthefunkyfour · 08-10-2010, 11:16 AM

I think I'm just gonna carefully cut 1 coil of the stock front springs for now. The 3" drop springs are too much drop with out doing a ton of other suspension work.

08-05-2010, 04:31 PM	#1
slapthefunkyfour Super Newb Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Layton, Utah Posts: 142	Coil Spring compatiblity with different years? I'm replacing a bunch of suspension parts and I found some used springs locally that I am hoping will fit. I've looked all over this site and can't find the info I need. Hopefully someone can help me out. The front coil springs I found are from a 73-87 truck, and I was wondering if they would also fit my 66 truck. I am pretty sure they will fit 67-72, but I'm not sure if they will fit my 66. Thanks for any help you can give.

08-05-2010, 05:06 PM	#2
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08-05-2010, 05:15 PM	#3
slapthefunkyfour Super Newb Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Layton, Utah Posts: 142	Re: Coil Spring compatiblity with different years? I just found out that the springs are actually from a 67-72, not 73-87. Hopefully this means that there is a better chance of them fitting.

08-10-2010, 11:16 AM	#5
slapthefunkyfour Super Newb Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Layton, Utah Posts: 142	Re: Coil Spring compatiblity with different years? I think I'm just gonna carefully cut 1 coil of the stock front springs for now. The 3" drop springs are too much drop with out doing a ton of other suspension work.



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