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BCOWANWHEELS · 02-10-2009, 10:35 PM

I,D like to buy a new set of front springs for my c30,1 ton, 157" wheel base and it has a big block engine. anybody know where a guy can buy these from new >
bob

thirdstreettito · 02-10-2009, 10:38 PM

I have never seen them repop'd. I wish they supported the big trucks more with the repop stuff.

BCOWANWHEELS · 02-10-2009, 10:40 PM

i might have to install a newer model front x-member with suspension.

**clay68c10** · 02-10-2009, 10:45 PM

Would 73+ springs fit? Seems like they're the same size since the x-member is almost the same.

BCOWANWHEELS · 02-11-2009, 01:30 AM

thats a backup plan. thanks for the suggestion. you have some N.O.S. SPRINGS ?

67_C-30 · 02-11-2009, 01:38 AM

I'm going to buy '81 - up C-30 diesel springs to raise the front my '67 C-30. It already sat fairly with the 292, but the diesel dropped even more. I checked and they will fit. If they get me too high, I'll just cut a round or two off. I priced them at Advance for around $110 for Moog springs. Thery carry McQuay-Norris springs for like $85, but I've never heard of them, and I know Moog makes good stuff. I would think '73 - '87 454 C-30 springs would be very comparable to what your came with.

BCOWANWHEELS · 02-11-2009, 01:44 AM

what engine are you going to put in your truck ? and you wouldnt have the part number for the moog springs would you ? also what size diesel is it the 81 ? a 6.5 ???? i,ve got a 427 tall deck going in my truck.

67_C-30 · 02-11-2009, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BCOWANWHEELS

what engine are you going to put in your truck ? and you wouldnt have the part number for the moog springs would you ? also what size diesel is it the 81 ? a 6.5 ???? i,ve got a 427 tall deck going in my truck.

I'm putting a 6.2L diesel which is what came in the '82 - '87 trucks. I'll have to check on the part number for you. If you're going with a tall deck, you may want to go with the same springs because they are heavier than a normal BBC as are the 6.2L's.

justcuz · 02-11-2009, 02:04 AM

Early crew cab dooley big block springs were GM part number 328101 if I remember correctly. Try that for a cross reference, I doubt Chevy still lists that number though.

thirdstreettito · 02-11-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

I'm putting a 6.2L diesel which is what came in the '82 - '87 trucks. I'll have to check on the part number for you. If you're going with a tall deck, you may want to go with the same springs because they are heavier than a normal BBC as are the 6.2L's.

82-93.

Sorry, I had to fix it!

BCOWANWHEELS · 02-11-2009, 01:05 PM

that chevy part number has been disscontinued but thanks for the help.
bob

Tx Firefighter · 02-11-2009, 01:19 PM

Fellas, 73-87 front springs directly interchange into the earlier trucks. Just tell the pimple faced parts kid at O Reilly to order you a set of springs for an 87 dually with a big block.

02-10-2009, 10:35 PM	#1
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	need front springs for my c30, 157" wb with a big block I,D like to buy a new set of front springs for my c30,1 ton, 157" wheel base and it has a big block engine. anybody know where a guy can buy these from new > bob __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

02-10-2009, 10:38 PM	#2
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: need front springs for my c30, 157" wb with a big block I have never seen them repop'd. I wish they supported the big trucks more with the repop stuff. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-10-2009, 10:40 PM	#3
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: need front springs for my c30, 157" wb with a big block i might have to install a newer model front x-member with suspension. __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

02-10-2009, 10:45 PM	#4
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,995	Re: need front springs for my c30, 157" wb with a big block Would 73+ springs fit? Seems like they're the same size since the x-member is almost the same. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

02-11-2009, 01:30 AM	#5
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: need front springs for my c30, 157" wb with a big block thats a backup plan. thanks for the suggestion. you have some N.O.S. SPRINGS ? __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

02-11-2009, 01:38 AM	#6
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: need front springs for my c30, 157" wb with a big block I'm going to buy '81 - up C-30 diesel springs to raise the front my '67 C-30. It already sat fairly with the 292, but the diesel dropped even more. I checked and they will fit. If they get me too high, I'll just cut a round or two off. I priced them at Advance for around $110 for Moog springs. Thery carry McQuay-Norris springs for like $85, but I've never heard of them, and I know Moog makes good stuff. I would think '73 - '87 454 C-30 springs would be very comparable to what your came with. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 02-11-2009 at 01:46 AM.

02-11-2009, 01:44 AM	#7
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: need front springs for my c30, 157" wb with a big block what engine are you going to put in your truck ? and you wouldnt have the part number for the moog springs would you ? also what size diesel is it the 81 ? a 6.5 ???? i,ve got a 427 tall deck going in my truck. __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16 Last edited by BCOWANWHEELS; 02-11-2009 at 01:44 AM.

02-11-2009, 02:04 AM	#9
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: need front springs for my c30, 157" wb with a big block Early crew cab dooley big block springs were GM part number 328101 if I remember correctly. Try that for a cross reference, I doubt Chevy still lists that number though.

02-11-2009, 01:05 PM	#11
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: need front springs for my c30, 157" wb with a big block that chevy part number has been disscontinued but thanks for the help. bob __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

02-11-2009, 01:19 PM	#12
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: need front springs for my c30, 157" wb with a big block Fellas, 73-87 front springs directly interchange into the earlier trucks. Just tell the pimple faced parts kid at O Reilly to order you a set of springs for an 87 dually with a big block. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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