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Old 04-09-2013, 01:28 AM   #1
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suspension question
what year did they change from coils in the rear to leaf springs?? im asking cuz i found a truck with coils on the rear.
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Old 04-09-2013, 01:40 AM   #2
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Re: suspension question
No changeover, leafs were an option.
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Old 04-09-2013, 05:33 AM   #3
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Leafs or coils were available on most trucks between 67-72.
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Old 04-09-2013, 07:26 PM   #4
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ok thanks guys cool
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Old 04-09-2013, 07:59 PM   #5
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Re: suspension question
1973+ is when I believe they were all leaf sprung.

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Old 04-09-2013, 09:23 PM   #6
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Re: suspension question
I have seen many GMC trucks with leafs so it seems most Chevys had the coils but theyh were optional so either could be found.
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