How do factory coil springs hold up? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AnotherWs6 · 05-04-2016, 10:40 AM

My Burb came with the heavy duty springs all around. I am running run-of-the-mill Monroe shocks. The truck rides great, I love it, but that's because it's pretty soft. I am looking to start taking camping trips soon. I will be towing a pop-up (an old, heavy one) and throwing the typical way too much gear in the back. So I'm curious as to whether or not the factory springs are going to be happy with this. Do they degrade much over time? Truck has 50K miles if that makes a difference. Here is how it sits.... It had the factory heavyasF heads and intake in the back at the time. Looks level I think.

AnotherWs6 · 05-04-2016, 02:08 PM

By hold up I mean what has been people's experience with them wearing out, and what kind of a load is reasonable.

Average Joe · 05-04-2016, 08:25 PM

I think for towing a tent trailer they will be fine. I towed a tent trailer and a bunch of camping gear with the stock 40 year old springs. It handled it well. I dont think it sagged much if any.

Now my 26' 5500 lb TT was a different story. That led to airbags, rear sway, and a Hensley Arrow hitch. EZ lift with friction sway worked ok, but the Hensley is the cats pajamas! 😎

AnotherWs6 · 05-05-2016, 06:07 AM

What is this Hensley that you speak of?

ranger danger · 05-05-2016, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

I think for towing a tent trailer they will be fine. I towed a tent trailer and a bunch of camping gear with the stock 40 year old springs. It handled it well. I dont think it sagged much if any.

Now my 26' 5500 lb TT was a different story. That led to airbags, rear sway, and a Hensley Arrow hitch. EZ lift with friction sway worked ok, but the Hensley is the cats pajamas! 😎

Hensley Arrow hitch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDER3up7I_s

Average Joe · 05-05-2016, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ranger danger

Hensley Arrow hitch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDER3up7I_s

What Ranger Danger said!

New they are very expensive, but you can usually find them used for much less.
I got a screamin deal, otherwise I would have not ponied up the big bucks for a new one. They do work VERY GOOD!

Bigdav160 · 05-05-2016, 08:26 PM

I towed a competition ski boat with my 2WD Suburban. It probably weight 3500-4000lbs total.

It towed fine.

I did buy a set of truck helper springs (quarter elliptic) but never tried to put them on. I'm not sure if they were ever an option on the Suburban. They did work great on my truck that I towed a lot with.

05-04-2016, 10:40 AM	#1
AnotherWs6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 602	How do factory coil springs hold up? My Burb came with the heavy duty springs all around. I am running run-of-the-mill Monroe shocks. The truck rides great, I love it, but that's because it's pretty soft. I am looking to start taking camping trips soon. I will be towing a pop-up (an old, heavy one) and throwing the typical way too much gear in the back. So I'm curious as to whether or not the factory springs are going to be happy with this. Do they degrade much over time? Truck has 50K miles if that makes a difference. Here is how it sits.... It had the factory heavyasF heads and intake in the back at the time. Looks level I think. Attached Images __________________ 1968 C-10 Suburban - Original 396/TH400 2002 Transam WS6 - M6 - Black/Black - Evil Garage Queen 2000 Silverado - DD - Small lift+Body lift+35" Duratracs+4.88's + Eaton TruTrac - Monster Truck 2010 Cadillac CTS Wagon Sport - Wife's DD and the only classy car we have.

05-04-2016, 02:08 PM	#2
AnotherWs6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 602	Re: How do factory coil springs hold up? By hold up I mean what has been people's experience with them wearing out, and what kind of a load is reasonable. __________________ 1968 C-10 Suburban - Original 396/TH400 2002 Transam WS6 - M6 - Black/Black - Evil Garage Queen 2000 Silverado - DD - Small lift+Body lift+35" Duratracs+4.88's + Eaton TruTrac - Monster Truck 2010 Cadillac CTS Wagon Sport - Wife's DD and the only classy car we have.

05-04-2016, 08:25 PM	#3
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: How do factory coil springs hold up? I think for towing a tent trailer they will be fine. I towed a tent trailer and a bunch of camping gear with the stock 40 year old springs. It handled it well. I dont think it sagged much if any. Now my 26' 5500 lb TT was a different story. That led to airbags, rear sway, and a Hensley Arrow hitch. EZ lift with friction sway worked ok, but the Hensley is the cats pajamas! 😎 __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

05-05-2016, 06:07 AM	#4
AnotherWs6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 602	Re: How do factory coil springs hold up? What is this Hensley that you speak of? __________________ 1968 C-10 Suburban - Original 396/TH400 2002 Transam WS6 - M6 - Black/Black - Evil Garage Queen 2000 Silverado - DD - Small lift+Body lift+35" Duratracs+4.88's + Eaton TruTrac - Monster Truck 2010 Cadillac CTS Wagon Sport - Wife's DD and the only classy car we have.

05-05-2016, 08:26 PM	#7
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: How do factory coil springs hold up? I towed a competition ski boat with my 2WD Suburban. It probably weight 3500-4000lbs total. It towed fine. I did buy a set of truck helper springs (quarter elliptic) but never tried to put them on. I'm not sure if they were ever an option on the Suburban. They did work great on my truck that I towed a lot with. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe



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