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Old 02-20-2010, 10:20 PM   #1
RamAirZ
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Big Block coil springs in small block 2wd truck for winch?

Hey guys, I have an 85' Suburban 1500 2wd that I am swapping over 3/4ton running gear onto. Anyone have any advice on the coil springs? My truck has a small block in it and I will be retaining it in the future (well 6.0L LSX but still similar in weight), but I will be adding a winch to it soon and wondering if I should swap the springs over from the big block during the rest of my swap. I just picked up a winch bumper for it that's pretty heavy but the winch won't be on for a little while and just concerned with how the ride will be up front. Do any of you think it will be too rough? (I know on my hot rods, big block springs in a small block car make them sit higher and ride a bit rougher, the higher part is fine by me on the truck, the rougher thing is what I'm thinking about). In theory this should be a good swap for my 2wd to make up for the added weight of the winch and I'm also going to throw a 1in coil spacer up front to gain a little more height. Any help would be greatly appreciated
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1985 Suburban- 1/2 ton w/ 3/4 ton gear, 350/700R4 33's and big!
1987 Iroc- LS1/T56 conversion- sold
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