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BubbaGreen · 04-19-2002, 01:23 PM

Hey guys,
I have got my front end all torn down for
rebuild and have decided to replace the coils
on the front while I am at it. Originals are
probably rather weak anyway. I am going with
stock height coils and stock spindles.
Upon looking for replacements, I see there
are a fews choices.
STANDARD DUTY
HEAVY DUTY
For example, MOOG makes front regular duty
and Heavy duty both for the same price.
Which would make the best choice, I dont
want too harsh a ride. I have a 350 and
700R4. and pretty much plan on making this
a daily driver (good weather daily driver,
that is).
Thanks!

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71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside WAS:307w/3-on-the-tree NOW:350TBI/700R4/3.73
See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

busterwivell · 04-19-2002, 01:47 PM

I wouldn't go with Heavy Duty for a driver. JMO

68ChevC10 · 04-19-2002, 04:00 PM

I put heavy duty springs on my front end and I've got the straight-6 250 engine. The way I describe the handling is a firm but smooth ride. It's got a lot less body roll to it when I enter Interstate 35 goin' to Austin than it did before.

68ChevC10

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1968 Chevrolet C10 Stepside. My driver. Aint life cool.

conman · 04-19-2002, 06:51 PM

Daily driver, go with the regular coils. You can always beef up your shocks.

04-19-2002, 01:23 PM	#1
BubbaGreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 686	Front coil spring questions - need help Hey guys, I have got my front end all torn down for rebuild and have decided to replace the coils on the front while I am at it. Originals are probably rather weak anyway. I am going with stock height coils and stock spindles. Upon looking for replacements, I see there are a fews choices. STANDARD DUTY HEAVY DUTY For example, MOOG makes front regular duty and Heavy duty both for the same price. Which would make the best choice, I dont want too harsh a ride. I have a 350 and 700R4. and pretty much plan on making this a daily driver (good weather daily driver, that is). Thanks! ------------------ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside WAS:307w/3-on-the-tree NOW:350TBI/700R4/3.73 See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich __________________ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside RamJet-350/4L60e & Compushift/3.73Posi See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

04-19-2002, 01:47 PM	#2
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	I wouldn't go with Heavy Duty for a driver. JMO __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

04-19-2002, 04:00 PM	#3
68ChevC10 I am Kayser Soze Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 116	I put heavy duty springs on my front end and I've got the straight-6 250 engine. The way I describe the handling is a firm but smooth ride. It's got a lot less body roll to it when I enter Interstate 35 goin' to Austin than it did before. 68ChevC10 ------------------ 1968 Chevrolet C10 Stepside. My driver. Aint life cool. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C10 Stepside. My driver. Ain't life cool.

04-19-2002, 06:51 PM	#4
conman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Fayette, Alabama Posts: 155	Daily driver, go with the regular coils. You can always beef up your shocks. __________________ Fayette Alabama



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