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no1udknow · 11-20-2014, 10:00 AM

hey guys, I have been reading about the use of jeep springs in the rear of 60's coil spring apache's/c10's and was wondering if anyone has done this for a 67-72. I am on a tight budget and dont have the 150-200$ for some lowering springs, but I can find stock jeep springs all day long for $20. thanks in advance for any info.

**leddzepp** · 11-20-2014, 11:48 AM

Waste of time. I tried it and they lowered my truck about an inch, if that. They are not any shorter than stock springs, just a weaker rate which makes them bouncy. Others claim they work great, but I think it's just the excitement of buying something cheaper.

BlackedOut67shorty · 11-20-2014, 11:50 AM

You can get stock coil springs for aboot 55 bucks at the autoparts store

no1udknow · 11-20-2014, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackedOut67shorty

You can get stock coil springs for aboot 55 bucks at the autoparts store

Stock coils for what, a c10 or a jeep?

thepenguin99 · 11-20-2014, 06:09 PM

I read a bit on the jeep springs. They come in something like 4 different rates which I assume would have some effect on how much total drop you got.

I am more interested in trying the late 90s Taurus wagon springs. They are apparently much shorter than stock and look pretty beefy.

67c10rustbuket · 11-20-2014, 06:46 PM

Brothers trucks runs their drop springs on sale quite often for $88. They usually have them in their Black Friday sale. That's how I bought my drop springs.

thepenguin99 · 11-20-2014, 06:51 PM

Would probably bite @ $90. Can't justify going to a yard, pulling, then spending 30-40$ on something that might work for that.

BlackedOut67shorty · 11-20-2014, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by no1udknow

Stock coils for what, a c10 or a jeep?

For a c10, I always avoid brothers with springs since they gave me the wrong drop for my rear.

coop34 · 11-20-2014, 08:08 PM

I put Jeep springs on mine. Lowered it about 4 inches and has a nice soft ride. I'm replacing them with bags soon though, because you can't haul anything more than a sack of potatoes back there.

If you don't plan on using the truck to haul anything, I'd go with them.

no1udknow · 11-21-2014, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by coop34

I put Jeep springs on mine. Lowered it about 4 inches and has a nice soft ride. I'm replacing them with bags soon though, because you can't haul anything more than a sack of potatoes back there.

If you don't plan on using the truck to haul anything, I'd go with them.

Well, they wouldn't be permanent, but they would likely be in there for a while. But the only thing I hope to haul is a$$ ;-) . I think I'm gonna scour craigslist and find a cheap set of jeep springs and throw them in because right now my truck looks like its riding in the moons gravity.

coop34 · 11-21-2014, 12:58 AM

Mine were rear springs from a TJ.

no1udknow · 11-21-2014, 06:21 PM

That looks good coop, how do you like the ride?

coop34 · 11-21-2014, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coop34

I put Jeep springs on mine. Lowered it about 4 inches and has a nice soft ride. I'm replacing them with bags soon though, because you can't haul anything more than a sack of potatoes back there.

If you don't plan on using the truck to haul anything, I'd go with them.

no1udknow: see above

*low&slow* · 11-21-2014, 09:59 PM

I've heard lots of pros and cons about the jeep springs. I've thought about them quite a few times just to try and find a height I like so when I do a bach half and coil overs, I can build it right for the height I want. Only problem is, I've never heard of what make, model, and year of jeeps I can take the springs from. Does anyone have an answer for this?

coop34 · 11-21-2014, 10:17 PM

I don't know if other year's work, but I know I put TJ springs on mine, which would be a 1997-2006 Wrangler. 3-4 inch drop and soft ride, but minimal hauling capabilities. See pic a few posts up for a pic of my truck with Jeep TJ springs.

*low&slow* · 11-21-2014, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by coop34

I don't know if other year's work, but I know I put TJ springs on mine, which would be a 1997-2006 Wrangler. 3-4 inch drop and soft ride, but minimal hauling capabilities. See pic a few posts up for a pic of my truck with Jeep TJ springs.

Did you have to relocate your shocks and get shorter ones?

EARNHARDT#3 · 11-21-2014, 10:43 PM

I have TJ springs in mine. So soft that they're bouncy. Hauling is out of the question. I don't like them at all. PO put them in. I only know what they are because they had Mopar part # tags on them and I googled the part # and found out what they were.

coop34 · 11-22-2014, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by low&slow

Did you have to relocate your shocks and get shorter ones?

I used the shockrelocators from robnolimit

coop34 · 11-22-2014, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by EARNHARDT#3

I have TJ springs in mine. So soft that they're bouncy. Hauling is out of the question. I don't like them at all. PO put them in. I only know what they are because they had Mopar part # tags on them and I googled the part # and found out what they were.

I believe I read on here somewhere that the tj's had different spring rates, identified by color coding.

thepenguin99 · 11-22-2014, 02:31 PM

They do, 4 different rates from my reading on the jeep forums.

67swb72klb · 11-22-2014, 03:38 PM

CPP lowering springs $97

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/clp-rcs603-3

11-20-2014, 10:00 AM	#1
no1udknow Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sacramento,California Posts: 696	jeep springs.... hey guys, I have been reading about the use of jeep springs in the rear of 60's coil spring apache's/c10's and was wondering if anyone has done this for a 67-72. I am on a tight budget and dont have the 150-200$ for some lowering springs, but I can find stock jeep springs all day long for $20. thanks in advance for any info. __________________ Built not bought! My dad always tried to convince me HEI was pointless! Welding is a lot like sex, you don't have to be great with the rod as long as you thoroughly prep the surface and your good at grinding My build : 68 C10 Short Bed Conversion

11-20-2014, 11:48 AM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,076	Re: jeep springs.... Waste of time. I tried it and they lowered my truck about an inch, if that. They are not any shorter than stock springs, just a weaker rate which makes them bouncy. Others claim they work great, but I think it's just the excitement of buying something cheaper. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

11-20-2014, 06:09 PM	#5
thepenguin99 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Millington TN Posts: 435	Re: jeep springs.... I read a bit on the jeep springs. They come in something like 4 different rates which I assume would have some effect on how much total drop you got. I am more interested in trying the late 90s Taurus wagon springs. They are apparently much shorter than stock and look pretty beefy.

11-20-2014, 06:46 PM	#6
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: jeep springs.... Brothers trucks runs their drop springs on sale quite often for $88. They usually have them in their Black Friday sale. That's how I bought my drop springs. __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

11-20-2014, 06:51 PM	#7
thepenguin99 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Millington TN Posts: 435	Re: jeep springs.... Would probably bite @ $90. Can't justify going to a yard, pulling, then spending 30-40$ on something that might work for that.

11-20-2014, 11:50 AM	#3
BlackedOut67shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: error 404 location not found Posts: 816	Re: jeep springs.... You can get stock coil springs for aboot 55 bucks at the autoparts store __________________ 1995 s10 blazer 4.3 1967 c10 350/350 fleet short 1993 s10 blazer 4.3l 4l60 RIP 6/20/14 2000 mercury sable Thats a how I roll

11-20-2014, 08:08 PM	#9
coop34 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 247	Re: jeep springs.... I put Jeep springs on mine. Lowered it about 4 inches and has a nice soft ride. I'm replacing them with bags soon though, because you can't haul anything more than a sack of potatoes back there. If you don't plan on using the truck to haul anything, I'd go with them.

11-21-2014, 12:58 AM	#11
coop34 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 247	Re: jeep springs.... Mine were rear springs from a TJ. Attached Images

11-21-2014, 06:21 PM	#12
no1udknow Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sacramento,California Posts: 696	Re: jeep springs.... That looks good coop, how do you like the ride? __________________ Built not bought! My dad always tried to convince me HEI was pointless! Welding is a lot like sex, you don't have to be great with the rod as long as you thoroughly prep the surface and your good at grinding My build : 68 C10 Short Bed Conversion

11-21-2014, 09:59 PM	#14
low&slow Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kuna, Idaho Posts: 1,046	Re: jeep springs.... I've heard lots of pros and cons about the jeep springs. I've thought about them quite a few times just to try and find a height I like so when I do a bach half and coil overs, I can build it right for the height I want. Only problem is, I've never heard of what make, model, and year of jeeps I can take the springs from. Does anyone have an answer for this?

11-21-2014, 10:17 PM	#15
coop34 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 247	Re: jeep springs.... I don't know if other year's work, but I know I put TJ springs on mine, which would be a 1997-2006 Wrangler. 3-4 inch drop and soft ride, but minimal hauling capabilities. See pic a few posts up for a pic of my truck with Jeep TJ springs.

11-21-2014, 10:43 PM	#17
EARNHARDT#3 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: PA Posts: 1,417	Re: jeep springs.... I have TJ springs in mine. So soft that they're bouncy. Hauling is out of the question. I don't like them at all. PO put them in. I only know what they are because they had Mopar part # tags on them and I googled the part # and found out what they were.

11-22-2014, 02:31 PM	#20
thepenguin99 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Millington TN Posts: 435	Re: jeep springs.... They do, 4 different rates from my reading on the jeep forums.

11-22-2014, 03:38 PM	#21
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,472	Re: jeep springs.... CPP lowering springs $97 http://www.summitracing.com/parts/clp-rcs603-3 __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project



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