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**Desert Rat** · 06-03-2002, 12:21 PM

A Poll im one of the few,ive hyad both,now 2 leaf trucks and i prefer them,i think people become partial to what they have.

*Gee_Emm* · 06-03-2002, 08:48 PM

I am just curious as to why these 2 topics were merged, they are different aren't they? I was trying to get an idea what percentage of trucks came with leafs versus coils.

Longhorn Man · 06-03-2002, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Project1970
I believe some of the SUVs have returned to the coilspring suspension. Trucks haven't yet...

Well, what ever yu may call it, either the ultimate truck, or overgrown SUV...the hummer has coils at all 4 corners.
But you are right...the regular trucks have not returned to them.

imaindianoutlaw · 06-05-2002, 09:22 PM

I picked coils which I prefer over all but like leafs for haulin!

dwaite72lnghrn · 06-09-2002, 10:18 PM

I have leaf springs on mine and for what I do hauling stone, dirt and wood they cant be beat. on the scales I have had 4100# of 2b gravel and it just set down on the helper spring. If I drove it every day and like 1/4 mile I would go with coil in a 1/2 ton.

**ThreeQuarter** · 06-11-2002, 12:22 PM

If I wanted a smooth ride I'd buy an old Cadillac! Personally, I like to bounce around in an old pickup whenever I can. In case you haven't figured it out already, I'm a leaf man.

Bamm · 06-11-2002, 05:19 PM

Leaf- better hauling.......Coil better ride
Leaf- cheaper lowering..Coil better ride after lowering (when done right)
Leaf-less parts to replace when rebuilding
Coil-Replace upper and lower spring mounts, springs, possible trailing arm rust (ask me how I know)
If money wasn't an object I say coil.....But since it is in my case I say leafs..........JMO......JB

NSANE68!!! · 06-12-2002, 06:29 PM

Lot's easier to BAG. lol

daveo68 · 06-12-2002, 08:38 PM

I like the better ride of the coils.

gchemist · 06-13-2002, 07:34 AM

My current truck has leafs but I would prefer coils too.

Riptide · 06-19-2002, 02:42 PM

coils

HEAVY CHEVY · 06-23-2002, 11:34 PM

Make mine coils!!

1974ChevyC10 · 06-26-2002, 08:25 PM

Leafs-the stiffer the leaves the better i like a bouncy ride if i wanted something that rode smooth i would drive a car

CoryM · 06-26-2002, 11:57 PM

Coils are for cars, or girly trucks

. They do ride nice, but add a bunch of weight on top and you will not enjoy the ride anymore.
Load my 1/2T C10 up with 1000lbs of steel and it just starts to ride nice

GMC JUNKIE TOO · 07-23-2002, 01:24 AM

Why not have one of each? I prefer my coiled 69 to my leafed 65.

PushinPebbles · 08-04-2002, 06:06 PM

i agree w/ insane68!!!

devinfife · 08-04-2002, 08:24 PM

i love driving around with a load in my 1/2T coil rear. it makes it look lowered and it makes the ride smoother. now trying to brake with a load...........thats a different story.

mooneyes · 08-11-2002, 10:51 PM

COILS!!! cause bright safty yellow trailing arms rule..lol

1974ChevyC10 · 08-24-2002, 06:25 PM

if i wanted a coil sprung rear axle i would buy a cadillac

View Poll Results: Leafs or coils?
Leafs	23	29.11%
Coils	59	74.68%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 79. You may not vote on this poll

06-05-2002, 09:22 PM	#29
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	I picked coils which I prefer over all but like leafs for haulin! __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.

06-09-2002, 10:18 PM	#30
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	I have leaf springs on mine and for what I do hauling stone, dirt and wood they cant be beat. on the scales I have had 4100# of 2b gravel and it just set down on the helper spring. If I drove it every day and like 1/4 mile I would go with coil in a 1/2 ton. __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

06-11-2002, 12:22 PM	#31
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,522	If I wanted a smooth ride I'd buy an old Cadillac! Personally, I like to bounce around in an old pickup whenever I can. In case you haven't figured it out already, I'm a leaf man. __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3

06-11-2002, 05:19 PM	#32
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Leaf- better hauling.......Coil better ride Leaf- cheaper lowering..Coil better ride after lowering (when done right) Leaf-less parts to replace when rebuilding Coil-Replace upper and lower spring mounts, springs, possible trailing arm rust (ask me how I know) If money wasn't an object I say coil.....But since it is in my case I say leafs..........JMO......JB __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

06-03-2002, 12:21 PM	#26
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	A Poll im one of the few,ive hyad both,now 2 leaf trucks and i prefer them,i think people become partial to what they have.

06-03-2002, 08:48 PM	#27
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	I am just curious as to why these 2 topics were merged, they are different aren't they? I was trying to get an idea what percentage of trucks came with leafs versus coils.

06-12-2002, 06:29 PM	#33
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	Lot's easier to BAG. lol __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

06-12-2002, 08:38 PM	#34
daveo68 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington,NC Posts: 503	I like the better ride of the coils. __________________ 68 C-10 Custom LWB 307 V8 Lexington,NC davideowens@lexcominc.net God Bless America

06-13-2002, 07:34 AM	#35
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	My current truck has leafs but I would prefer coils too. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

06-19-2002, 02:42 PM	#36
Riptide Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: McPherson, KS US Posts: 102	coils __________________ 67 Chevy C10 McPherson, Ks "Remember Don't Sweat the Petty Things, Pet the Sweaty Things"

06-23-2002, 11:34 PM	#37
HEAVY CHEVY BOWTIE FOREVER Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sanford,N.C. 23770 Posts: 273	Make mine coils!! __________________ 69 C-10 SHORT FLEET BED 350 4-BOLT/400 turbo upper & lower molding 65 IMPALA 2-DR 283/POWERGLIDE 66 IMPALA 2-DR hopefully 283/350 ~ CAMELTOE ROCKS ~

06-26-2002, 08:25 PM	#38
1974ChevyC10 Overworked and Underlaid Join Date: May 2002 Location: Flagstaff,Arizona Posts: 1,279	Leafs-the stiffer the leaves the better i like a bouncy ride if i wanted something that rode smooth i would drive a car __________________ I'd rather push a Chevy than drive a Ford The Beast-1978 C10 LWB Red-1978 C10 LWB (Uncle Mike)Michael Henry Millett 11/5/1957 to 03/08/2012 Gone but will never be forgotten-RIP (Uncle Chuck)Charles Manning Gulbronsen Sr 1956-2012 Taken from us to soon but you will live on in our hearts-RIP

06-26-2002, 11:57 PM	#39
CoryM Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Surrey, B.C. , Canada Posts: 874	Coils are for cars, or girly trucks . They do ride nice, but add a bunch of weight on top and you will not enjoy the ride anymore. Load my 1/2T C10 up with 1000lbs of steel and it just starts to ride nice __________________ 1970 heavy duty C-10 fleetside sport truck. Vancouver B.C. Canada http://www.geocities.com/chevroletc1070 "Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high." Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, Canadian Army

07-23-2002, 01:24 AM	#40
GMC JUNKIE TOO THE QUICKER FIXERUPER Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ok Posts: 615	Why not have one of each? I prefer my coiled 69 to my leafed 65.



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08-04-2002, 06:06 PM	#41
PushinPebbles My dad's 68 Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 444	i agree w/ insane68!!! __________________ Jack M. 67 C-10 SWB 355 built T-350 tranny hurst shifter 17x8in KMC's on michelins, clear tails and back up lights slammedUPDATE i have decided on my bag setup and will post further info when i recieve all the parts **************************** 88 1/2 ton suburban 4x4 350/700R-4having a 9 in lift w/ 38 in tires 4 12 inch Lightning Audios *************************** 87 silverado 3/4ton jacked up 10-12 inches black and rubberized bed coating 35 in michelans ************************** Dad's truck 68 C-10 stepside, 468 BB, tubbed, weld wheels, Nason black,lots more **************************** grand dads truck 68 C-10 stepside fuel inj. 350/700R-4soon in audi silver **************************** 84 toyota pickup 22R 5 speed 2WD slammed, shaved and all the body lines filled w/ buickGN scoop,bout to be sprayed in 2003 mustang green metallic w/ silver flames **************************** S/N=BIGGYTYME@aol.com (hydros) "No fat chics, truck will scrape"

08-04-2002, 08:24 PM	#42
devinfife Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 171	i love driving around with a load in my 1/2T coil rear. it makes it look lowered and it makes the ride smoother. now trying to brake with a load...........thats a different story. __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB 69 c-10. turquoise. 350 motor with 400 trans. long fleet. headers and dual flowmaster exhaust. K & N air cleaner, aluminum wheels and radials, stereo system and a bed liner. Manual drums and manual steering. Kickin it in Seattle, WA p.s. i love my longbed. must be a phallic thing.

08-11-2002, 10:51 PM	#43
mooneyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slippery Rock PA USA Posts: 1,692	COILS!!! cause bright safty yellow trailing arms rule..lol __________________ Ken Lyons, Slippery rock pa 68 short step 327 t10 4 gear 72 2wd blazer project 70 lwb 305/700r driver 78 caprice project 02 cavalier D.D ( hate it!!)

08-24-2002, 06:25 PM	#44
1974ChevyC10 Overworked and Underlaid Join Date: May 2002 Location: Flagstaff,Arizona Posts: 1,279	if i wanted a coil sprung rear axle i would buy a cadillac __________________ I'd rather push a Chevy than drive a Ford The Beast-1978 C10 LWB Red-1978 C10 LWB (Uncle Mike)Michael Henry Millett 11/5/1957 to 03/08/2012 Gone but will never be forgotten-RIP (Uncle Chuck)Charles Manning Gulbronsen Sr 1956-2012 Taken from us to soon but you will live on in our hearts-RIP

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