School me on '60-66 half-ton suspension - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bob_o · 10-06-2014, 09:34 PM

I know some of these trucks had torsion bars up front for a few years, I've heard some had coils and trailing arms out back... Which years had what? Were certain setups optional for certain years? I'm looking into buying a '60-'66 Chevy/GMC half ton and I'm curious about what was available and when, suspension wise. Ideally, I'd like to find a truck that came with coils at all four corners to make lowering it that much simpler. A long shot, I'm sure. Just trying to educate myself. Thanks in advance!

Bob

**PGSigns** · 10-07-2014, 07:02 AM

For coils all 4 corners you need 63 to 66 Chevy. Lots of good info in the 60 to 66 section. Come on over and visit.
Jimmy

**Clyde65** · 10-07-2014, 08:22 AM

60-66 had trailing arms or leaf, TA's are more prevalent though. all years had 4 corner coils unless there was leafs out back. Leafs were more GMC than Chevy
60-62 had torsion bar front suspension
63-66 had no torsion bar

Hope this helps!

10-06-2014, 09:34 PM	#1
bob_o Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Arizona Bay Posts: 145	School me on '60-66 half-ton suspension I know some of these trucks had torsion bars up front for a few years, I've heard some had coils and trailing arms out back... Which years had what? Were certain setups optional for certain years? I'm looking into buying a '60-'66 Chevy/GMC half ton and I'm curious about what was available and when, suspension wise. Ideally, I'd like to find a truck that came with coils at all four corners to make lowering it that much simpler. A long shot, I'm sure. Just trying to educate myself. Thanks in advance! Bob __________________ 1975 GMC Sierra - Electric Funeral 1962 Buick LeSabre - Mr. Krinkle

10-07-2014, 07:02 AM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: School me on '60-66 half-ton suspension For coils all 4 corners you need 63 to 66 Chevy. Lots of good info in the 60 to 66 section. Come on over and visit. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

10-07-2014, 08:22 AM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: School me on '60-66 half-ton suspension 60-66 had trailing arms or leaf, TA's are more prevalent though. all years had 4 corner coils unless there was leafs out back. Leafs were more GMC than Chevy 60-62 had torsion bar front suspension 63-66 had no torsion bar Hope this helps! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*



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