Moog 81114 Front Springs - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69GMC910 · 06-01-2016, 02:17 PM

Well I'm sold!

pistonbroke800 · 06-01-2016, 11:38 PM

I might just grab a set too. Pretty cheap mod to try.

Jrgunn5150 · 06-01-2016, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by pistonbroke800

I might just grab a set too. Pretty cheap mod to try.

Yeah, they're like 80 bucks on Amazon lol.

383 Stroker · 06-05-2016, 06:01 PM

You can buy them off Ebay for $42 with free shipping...

Willyk · 06-30-2016, 01:49 PM

What rear springs are you running 383?

BillyT · 07-14-2016, 09:13 PM

Great info for those of us just about to put drop spindles in and need springs

Thanks for sharing guys,
Billy

dinnut · 07-21-2016, 10:51 PM

I actually just installed the 81112 moog springs. They are the same as the 81114 but a bit shorter. I also have 2.5" drop spindles in the front. Once they settle it's probably gonna be a little too low . but my truck is real nose heavy (iron headed big block). Its going to have an aluminum headed engine soon so hopefully it picks up some

c-man405 · 07-27-2016, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 383 Stroker

I installed them on a friends square body. Its a small block truck with stock spindles.

Would it be possible for you to measure the ground to fender lip? I want to try these but don't know how much they will affect the ride height. Also what's done do the rear suspension?
Thanks for any information.

c-man405 · 07-28-2016, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by c-man405

Would it be possible for you to measure the ground to fender lip? I want to try these but don't know how much they will affect the ride height. Also what's done do the rear suspension?
Thanks for any information.

Also I should add how have they changed weight transfer and street driving?
Thanks again Carter

dustin72 · 07-29-2016, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dinnut

I actually just installed the 81112 moog springs. They are the same as the 81114 but a bit shorter. I also have 2.5" drop spindles in the front. Once they settle it's probably gonna be a little too low . but my truck is real nose heavy (iron headed big block). Its going to have an aluminum headed engine soon so hopefully it picks up some

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I've had the 81114's on my truck for a few months now, and they haven't settled much at all since I installed them. That's with a bunch of racing too, so I don't expect them to settle any more.

dinnut · 07-31-2016, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dustin72

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I've had the 81114's on my truck for a few months now, and they haven't settled much at all since I installed them. That's with a bunch of racing too, so I don't expect them to settle any more.

Mine settled in on the first test drive but have seemed to stay about the same since. My engine is hurt so no racing here for a while

**Ironangel** · 03-25-2020, 04:43 AM

I just installed these POS in my 72, it has the 2-1/2" drop spindles with factory 1/2 ton coils with 1/2 coil sliced off. I bought these things like three years ago when I read this thread knowing some day l would install them. Well that day came last month while my 427 was being built. I had a hell of a time getting that POS Moog spring in! I had to use a chain come along and clamp to get the ball joint started! Once tightened up it was obvious that spring was WAY to long! Compared to the factory coil it was 4 inches longer so I sliced a total of three coils off the damn thing and reinstalled it, looked good and fit good and was still one coil longer than the factory coil...I dropped the 427 in yesterday and down she went until it it bottomed out! Just the weight of the motor collapsed those springs to the stops! I don't know how in the hell anybody can be running these full length, cut, or otherwise in a 67-72 factory front end! These 81114 Moog POS are going in the scrap barrel! Live and learn I guess...

Chadwi · 04-21-2021, 08:23 AM

Anyone else have info on these? I would like 2" lower than stock on a 66 C20 w/sbc. Sounds about right with the 81114's

DocZz · 04-16-2022, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadwi

Anyone else have info on these? I would like 2" lower than stock on a 66 C20 w/sbc. Sounds about right with the 81114's

Sounds about right, these springs are about half the rate of stock spings and will require banding to install. They allow generous front end rise for a given power input but body roll is also exaggerated.

06-01-2016, 02:17 PM	#26
69GMC910 MOTORHEAD! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Devon AB, Canada Posts: 849	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs Well I'm sold! __________________ 82 GMC High Sierra VortecPro 496 12 Bolt, 3.42's AFR 265 Holley 850 Performer RPM Air Gap Hooker 2455's TCI Turbo 400 Super Street Fighter TRRC 12 Bolt Eaton Posi Mark Williams Axles Cal-Tracs Hoosier 30x10.5 Radial Slick Full weight long box pickup Current best- 11.33@117mph

06-01-2016, 11:38 PM	#27
pistonbroke800 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Airdrie AB Posts: 55	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs I might just grab a set too. Pretty cheap mod to try.

06-05-2016, 06:01 PM	#29
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs You can buy them off Ebay for $42 with free shipping... __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear

06-30-2016, 01:49 PM	#30
Willyk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Wrightsville, Georgia Posts: 6	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs What rear springs are you running 383? __________________ 1968 Chevrolet c10 360ci, promaxx heads, victor jr, comp solid lift, scat rotating, Srp pop ups, nx plate. Factory 12 bolt 4.56 gears and mini spool. Stock trailing arms, 29.5" m/t. Best 1/8 mile ET: 6.88' @ 98mph 1.47' 60ft.

07-14-2016, 09:13 PM	#31
BillyT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Argyle,New York Posts: 16	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs Great info for those of us just about to put drop spindles in and need springs Thanks for sharing guys, Billy __________________ 68 Custom SWB

07-21-2016, 10:51 PM	#32
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs I actually just installed the 81112 moog springs. They are the same as the 81114 but a bit shorter. I also have 2.5" drop spindles in the front. Once they settle it's probably gonna be a little too low . but my truck is real nose heavy (iron headed big block). Its going to have an aluminum headed engine soon so hopefully it picks up some Attached Images __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

03-25-2020, 04:43 AM	#37
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs I just installed these POS in my 72, it has the 2-1/2" drop spindles with factory 1/2 ton coils with 1/2 coil sliced off. I bought these things like three years ago when I read this thread knowing some day l would install them. Well that day came last month while my 427 was being built. I had a hell of a time getting that POS Moog spring in! I had to use a chain come along and clamp to get the ball joint started! Once tightened up it was obvious that spring was WAY to long! Compared to the factory coil it was 4 inches longer so I sliced a total of three coils off the damn thing and reinstalled it, looked good and fit good and was still one coil longer than the factory coil...I dropped the 427 in yesterday and down she went until it it bottomed out! Just the weight of the motor collapsed those springs to the stops! I don't know how in the hell anybody can be running these full length, cut, or otherwise in a 67-72 factory front end! These 81114 Moog POS are going in the scrap barrel! Live and learn I guess... __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American"

04-21-2021, 08:23 AM	#38
Chadwi Registered User Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Milton, WI Posts: 1	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs Anyone else have info on these? I would like 2" lower than stock on a 66 C20 w/sbc. Sounds about right with the 81114's

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