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05-25-2018, 07:06 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Sutherlin Oregon
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Coil or leaf?
I was wondering what most people like better for a street truck, rear leaf spring or coil spring suspension? All else the same, truck will be lowered a few inches.
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05-25-2018, 11:23 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: San Diego, CA
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Re: Coil or leaf?
I think my 65 is the best riding truck I own. And we have jacked up highways. That coil rides smooth. I have a 4/6 suspension drop and low pro tires.
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05-26-2018, 01:36 AM
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  Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: Coil or leaf?
Trailing arms and coil springs for me.
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05-26-2018, 01:57 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Eugene, Oregon
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Re: Coil or leaf?
I love my coil spring truck! It rides very smooth, especially for it's age.
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05-26-2018, 02:32 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Re: Coil or leaf?
Torsion bars and coils! NASCAR took trailing arm idea from c10s. And we are back to torsion bars.
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05-26-2018, 08:01 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulfport, MS USA
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Re: Coil or leaf?
Coils are much better ride and handle better with a few tweaks.
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05-27-2018, 12:03 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Sutherlin Oregon
Posts: 502
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Re: Coil or leaf?
I have 2 frames to choose from, 1 leaf and 1 coil. I think I will use the coil. Downside is someone torched the torsion bars off thinking they were going to bag it. Thanks
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06-15-2018, 12:07 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ft. Worth, Tx
Posts: 536
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Re: Coil or leaf?
IMHO, coil springs/trailing arms is the best riding setup.
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