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05-28-2012, 02:21 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Richland,wa
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Coil springs?
I was installing my new exhaust today and noticed that my rear coil springs have three of the coils touching together. Is this normal or are the springs really weak and sitting on each other. I have a 72 long bed 1/2 ton. I realize the springs are 40 years old so Im guessing they are worn out.
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05-28-2012, 04:15 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Anton, Texas
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Re: Coil springs?
Handmedown: i think you are right, or someone has heated them to make it set lower. if it rides ok and you like the ride height ,changing them would be up to you....
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05-28-2012, 05:06 PM
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Location: Greensboro, NC
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Re: Coil springs?
They could've been heated, or they could just be tired heavy duty springs. The HD springs have 3 coils that are closer together in the middle. The ones I removed from my '67 were factory HD springs, and although they weren't touching I could see how it would be possible.
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05-29-2012, 09:03 AM
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Re: Coil springs?
I assume this is what you are seeing???....then I agree with the above posts...HD springs
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05-29-2012, 10:13 AM
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Location: Hemet,Ca
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Re: Coil springs?
I have a 67 chevy c10 longbed with HD springs. Mine look like the above picture too. I wouldnt be worried.
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05-29-2012, 10:52 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Richland,wa
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Re: Coil springs?
Yes that is exactly what mine look like. Im glad to hear that it is a HD spring.Thanks for answering my question! I havnt really looked at the front, was there HD front springs?
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