coil springs vs. leaves - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bad_turbo · 11-15-2006, 10:37 PM

Which one do you think is stronger for holding weight. I am guessing leafsprings. This is for the front suspension of a 67-72 truck. I would guess air bags would make it even stronger. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 11-15-2006, 11:28 PM

Leafs for sure. This is for a 4wd right? I wouldn't think anybody would want an old I beam suspension on one of these trucks.

bad_turbo · 11-15-2006, 11:40 PM

2wd that I'm thinking of converting to a 4 wheel drive to hold more weight.

Bad71chev406sbc · 11-16-2006, 03:26 AM

Semi tractor air bags are the way to go. Nah, I have no help to this thread. Sorry. I suppose leafs. heck, even hugely eighty trailers have leafs.

craig@ridetech.com · 11-17-2006, 11:11 AM

I think the real question that needs to be answered is what you are planning on doing with this truck? I think that will help us give you the best advice.

11-15-2006, 10:37 PM	#1
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	coil springs vs. leaves Which one do you think is stronger for holding weight. I am guessing leafsprings. This is for the front suspension of a 67-72 truck. I would guess air bags would make it even stronger. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

11-15-2006, 11:28 PM	#2
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: coil springs vs. leaves Leafs for sure. This is for a 4wd right? I wouldn't think anybody would want an old I beam suspension on one of these trucks. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

11-15-2006, 11:40 PM	#3
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: coil springs vs. leaves 2wd that I'm thinking of converting to a 4 wheel drive to hold more weight. __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

11-16-2006, 03:26 AM	#4
Bad71chev406sbc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boring, Oregon Posts: 162	Re: coil springs vs. leaves Semi tractor air bags are the way to go. Nah, I have no help to this thread. Sorry. I suppose leafs. heck, even hugely eighty trailers have leafs. __________________ '71 SNB, 406sbc, TH350 w/ Transpak & Starshifter, 12bolt w/ 3.73s, 2" Early Classic front coils, 2.5" Flowmaster Super 40's

11-17-2006, 11:11 AM	#5
craig@ridetech.com Formerly LSC71 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 186	Re: coil springs vs. leaves I think the real question that needs to be answered is what you are planning on doing with this truck? I think that will help us give you the best advice.



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