What coils to use on the front suspension? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

crm318 · 03-28-2012, 06:47 PM

I have noticed on my 72 Cheyenne that I have a worn spring on the driver side that sags about an inch lower than the other and and I wanted to know what would be the best replacement coils use. The passenger side tire is 5.25 in from the top of the wheel well and the driver side tire is 4 in. I kinda like the look of the 4 in. What type spring (6 cyl, v8, BB, SB) would give me this look?

**lolife99** · 03-29-2012, 06:32 PM

That's a tough question.
Is your truck a stock height truck?
Lowered suspension?
Drop spindles?

Also tire height effects your 5.25" and 4" numbers.
Can you post some pics of your truck?

crm318 · 03-30-2012, 08:00 PM

Stock suspension on 275 60 15s. Ill try to get some pics up. 28 in tires.

**N2TRUX** · 03-31-2012, 07:09 PM

I would go with a good quality lowering coil rather than paly guessing games with stock coils. Check our Suspension Marketplace for deals from our Forum Vendors.

03-28-2012, 06:47 PM	#1
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	What coils to use on the front suspension? I have noticed on my 72 Cheyenne that I have a worn spring on the driver side that sags about an inch lower than the other and and I wanted to know what would be the best replacement coils use. The passenger side tire is 5.25 in from the top of the wheel well and the driver side tire is 4 in. I kinda like the look of the 4 in. What type spring (6 cyl, v8, BB, SB) would give me this look? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies

03-29-2012, 06:32 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: What coils to use on the front suspension? That's a tough question. Is your truck a stock height truck? Lowered suspension? Drop spindles? Also tire height effects your 5.25" and 4" numbers. Can you post some pics of your truck? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-30-2012, 08:00 PM	#3
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	Re: What coils to use on the front suspension? Stock suspension on 275 60 15s. Ill try to get some pics up. 28 in tires. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies

03-31-2012, 07:09 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: What coils to use on the front suspension? I would go with a good quality lowering coil rather than paly guessing games with stock coils. Check our Suspension Marketplace for deals from our Forum Vendors. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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