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oldspowered67C10 · 02-04-2008, 11:31 AM

Got the new springs and they were perfect. Ive got the adjuster at about the halfway point so I figure theres enough adjustment to raise or lower the front end about 2 incher either way.

The ride, while definately stiffer than airbags isnt near as stiff as I feared it would be. Ive got the dampening adjustments on the shocks about 1/3 the way up and the ride while firm is in no way rough. Since the soft ride from the airbags was one of things I didnt like about them, all in all Im very pleased.

Now its time for new wheels/tires, I sure hope tax time turns out in my favor.

Heres a pic.

aspiringthomas · 12-03-2014, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by oldspowered67C10

Sorry about that, the shock bodies are QA1 p/n DR3855P, the first springs were 7" long 2.5" I.D. 550 lb/inch QA1s p/n 7-550 and the new springs I ordered are 8" long 2.5" I.D. 800 lb/inch Eibachs p/n 0800.250.0800.

Thanks for showing. This was very helpful since I have been thinking about putting coil overs on the front of my 65 C10. It started from looking at 4 link suspension with coil overs. Nice to have a little adjustment without all the air bags.

collin86 · 03-24-2008, 03:49 AM

have you had a chance to try it out on the street yet

1LoC10 · 03-24-2008, 03:53 AM

sits nice.... now get some more pics

collin86 · 03-24-2008, 05:07 AM

yeah more pics and tell me how to get a set of those mounts

SCOTI · 03-24-2008, 05:22 AM

More pics w/better lighting

oldspowered67C10 · 03-24-2008, 06:39 AM

I took the body off so its gonna be awhile before I have more pics of the truck but with the body off its easier to see the coilover set up so I'll post some pics of that.

As far as the ride and handling goes, I coundnt be happier. Its still no sports car but its definately easier to drive fast than when it had the air bags in the front. I figure once I get front and rear sway bars on it itll actually handle pretty decently. I havent decided yet but I may do somethins similar in the rear.

collin86 · 03-24-2008, 11:02 PM

any chance you could put a kit together and sell it to me. thats exactly what i want

Custom 68 · 03-25-2008, 10:31 PM

that does look good, but you didnt need to take the body off again just to get us pictures

Dave

tdave00 · 04-21-2008, 11:10 AM

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Since the soft ride from the airbags was one of things I didnt like about them, all in all Im very pleased.

I don't get that statement. Why didn't you like the soft ride?

SCOTI · 04-21-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tdave00

I don't get that statement. Why didn't you like the soft ride?

I'm also curious about this . . ..... What bag set-up were you utilizing (bag manufacturer, shocks, configuration)?

leftcoast66 · 04-22-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by tdave00

I don't get that statement. Why didn't you like the soft ride?

Sounds like he was talking because of the handling aspect. Lots of body roll type of deal.

tdave00 · 04-25-2008, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by leftcoast66

Sounds like he was talking because of the handling aspect. Lots of body roll type of deal.

Ok..that makes sense, but wouldn't a sway bar take care of that?

oldspowered67C10 · 04-25-2008, 11:41 AM

Yeah, it really was about handling and I wanted a adjustable static drop. I liked the ride of the airbags but for what Im doing with the truck I wanted something with a little more adjustability. The cool thing about the coilovers is the huge array of spring weights/lengths available and the fact that the shocks are adjustable is pretty cool too.
Sway bars do help alot but theyre really only one part of the puzzle, same with the coilovers. Right now Im working on makeing the frame more torsionally rigid.
SCOTI- the old set up was firestone 2600#? bags on modified(spring pocket cut out and bag plate welded in)stock lower arms. The shocks were from a E-150 ford van with fabbed upper shock mounts to correct shock alignment and change to a upper stud mount shock.

prostreet1967 · 04-22-2008, 05:44 AM

i would also like a kit if u could put one together. what price would u sell it for?

collin86 · 04-22-2008, 06:04 AM

i belive he is working on getting something made up right now, but im not 100% sure on that

gringoloco · 10-23-2011, 09:44 AM

Looks good!

I like the ride height. Any concerns with the LCAs/tie-rods running 'uphill'? Are you running a drop spindle?

bcutt · 10-23-2011, 10:22 AM

Glad to see your still making progress!!

Tony@AirRideTech · 10-25-2011, 08:52 AM

Crazy how this thread has been resurrected... We started working on a coil over front conversion a month or so ago...

oldspowered67C10 · 10-26-2011, 01:40 AM

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We started working on a coil over front conversion a month or so ago...

Im sure you guys know what yore doing but heres something I learned and would do different if I did it all again. Theres not much room there so run the lower coilover mount as close to the ball joint as possible to be able to run a longer shock and less spring preload. I ended up having to run a 800# spring with alot of preload.

76stepside · 10-28-2011, 07:42 PM

It appears that you dont have much suspension travel... It looks like the bump stops about an half and inch or so from bottoming out. I do realize that you have the truck adjusted very low. BTW very impressed by what you have done... looks great!

oldspowered67C10 · 10-28-2011, 11:43 PM

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It appears that you dont have much suspension travel... It looks like the bump stops about an half and inch or so from bottoming out.

Yeah, its hard to tell from the pics but the bumpstops are adjustable(mounted on a 5/8"bolt), havent messed with them yet.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=412403

209jose71 · 10-29-2011, 12:39 AM

what primer is that on the truck nice job i was wondering if going static or bags im still on that or coilovers know right know its on cut springs and it rides to hard bought it like that

Tony@AirRideTech · 11-01-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by oldspowered67C10

Im sure you guys know what yore doing but heres something I learned and would do different if I did it all again. Theres not much room there so run the lower coilover mount as close to the ball joint as possible to be able to run a longer shock and less spring preload. I ended up having to run a 800# spring with alot of preload.

Thanks for the heads up, and yes, We are developing a control arm specifically for the Coil Over / Shockwave with longer shock body

Great looking fab work by the way!

205dke187 · 10-31-2011, 12:34 PM

If at all possible, I would like some drawings with measurements. I do have access to auto cad but paper would be great too.email is keasterling78@gmail.com
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02-04-2008, 11:31 AM	#1
oldspowered67C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cherry Valley,Ca Posts: 468	Re: front coilovers Got the new springs and they were perfect. Ive got the adjuster at about the halfway point so I figure theres enough adjustment to raise or lower the front end about 2 incher either way. The ride, while definately stiffer than airbags isnt near as stiff as I feared it would be. Ive got the dampening adjustments on the shocks about 1/3 the way up and the ride while firm is in no way rough. Since the soft ride from the airbags was one of things I didnt like about them, all in all Im very pleased. Now its time for new wheels/tires, I sure hope tax time turns out in my favor. Heres a pic. Attached Images

03-24-2008, 03:49 AM	#3
collin86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: spokane, WA Posts: 136	Re: front coilovers have you had a chance to try it out on the street yet __________________ 1986 swb...soon to be some weird pro touring look..but better 92 jeep cherokee.... crawler

03-24-2008, 03:53 AM	#4
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: front coilovers sits nice.... now get some more pics __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

03-24-2008, 05:07 AM	#5
collin86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: spokane, WA Posts: 136	Re: front coilovers yeah more pics and tell me how to get a set of those mounts __________________ 1986 swb...soon to be some weird pro touring look..but better 92 jeep cherokee.... crawler

03-24-2008, 05:22 AM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: front coilovers More pics w/better lighting __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-24-2008, 06:39 AM	#7
oldspowered67C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cherry Valley,Ca Posts: 468	Re: front coilovers I took the body off so its gonna be awhile before I have more pics of the truck but with the body off its easier to see the coilover set up so I'll post some pics of that. As far as the ride and handling goes, I coundnt be happier. Its still no sports car but its definately easier to drive fast than when it had the air bags in the front. I figure once I get front and rear sway bars on it itll actually handle pretty decently. I havent decided yet but I may do somethins similar in the rear. Attached Images

03-24-2008, 11:02 PM	#8
collin86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: spokane, WA Posts: 136	Re: front coilovers any chance you could put a kit together and sell it to me. thats exactly what i want __________________ 1986 swb...soon to be some weird pro touring look..but better 92 jeep cherokee.... crawler

03-25-2008, 10:31 PM	#9
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: front coilovers that does look good, but you didnt need to take the body off again just to get us pictures Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

04-25-2008, 11:41 AM	#14
oldspowered67C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cherry Valley,Ca Posts: 468	Re: front coilovers Yeah, it really was about handling and I wanted a adjustable static drop. I liked the ride of the airbags but for what Im doing with the truck I wanted something with a little more adjustability. The cool thing about the coilovers is the huge array of spring weights/lengths available and the fact that the shocks are adjustable is pretty cool too. Sway bars do help alot but theyre really only one part of the puzzle, same with the coilovers. Right now Im working on makeing the frame more torsionally rigid. SCOTI- the old set up was firestone 2600#? bags on modified(spring pocket cut out and bag plate welded in)stock lower arms. The shocks were from a E-150 ford van with fabbed upper shock mounts to correct shock alignment and change to a upper stud mount shock.

04-22-2008, 05:44 AM	#15
prostreet1967 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: fort worth texas Posts: 395	Re: front coilovers i would also like a kit if u could put one together. what price would u sell it for?

04-22-2008, 06:04 AM	#16
collin86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: spokane, WA Posts: 136	Re: front coilovers i belive he is working on getting something made up right now, but im not 100% sure on that __________________ 1986 swb...soon to be some weird pro touring look..but better 92 jeep cherokee.... crawler

10-23-2011, 09:44 AM	#17
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: front coilovers Looks good! I like the ride height. Any concerns with the LCAs/tie-rods running 'uphill'? Are you running a drop spindle? __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

10-23-2011, 10:22 AM	#18
bcutt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North GA Posts: 400	Re: front coilovers Glad to see your still making progress!! __________________ "Some of my finest hours have been spent on my back veranda, smoking hemp and observing as far as my eye can see." - Thomas Jefferson 72 C10 SWB "Work in Progress"

10-25-2011, 08:52 AM	#19
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: front coilovers Crazy how this thread has been resurrected... We started working on a coil over front conversion a month or so ago...

10-28-2011, 07:42 PM	#21
76stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fishersville, VA Posts: 39	Re: front coilovers It appears that you dont have much suspension travel... It looks like the bump stops about an half and inch or so from bottoming out. I do realize that you have the truck adjusted very low. BTW very impressed by what you have done... looks great! __________________ 8.1l 496 4l80e



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10-29-2011, 12:39 AM	#23
209jose71 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: LOS BANOS Posts: 46	Re: front coilovers what primer is that on the truck nice job i was wondering if going static or bags im still on that or coilovers know right know its on cut springs and it rides to hard bought it like that

10-31-2011, 12:34 PM	#25
205dke187 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: clanton, Alabama Posts: 32	Re: front coilovers If at all possible, I would like some drawings with measurements. I do have access to auto cad but paper would be great too.email is keasterling78@gmail.com Posted via Mobile Device

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