Front Coil Springs Recommendation - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

NoNeck · 01-07-2018, 12:31 PM

We have the C10 almost finished but are looking for insight on possibly changing the front coils. After bolting everything together the front is a little lower than we can live with without inner fender modifications.

The truck has the '73-'87 crossmember swap with McGaughy's 2.5" drop spindles and stock small block coil springs with one coil removed.

During the build we installed a Big Block, Vintage Air System, Vacuum Canister, Fan Relay Modules and Coolant Overflow Tank. Of course, all of these components added weight to the nose.

Our thoughts are:
Stock Small Block Springs (no coils removed)
Belltech 2" Lowering Springs (higher spring rate)
Stock Big Block Springs (one coil removed)
Air Bags

Thanks,
POP

roboticjunky · 01-07-2018, 12:47 PM

What about coil spring spacers?

https://www.summitracing.com/search/...spring-spacers

FRCvette · 01-07-2018, 04:13 PM

Would love to see more pics of your truck. I love the anniversary c/10.

6T7 C10 · 01-07-2018, 04:23 PM

First of all beautiful truck. Maybe a set of new 3/4 springs with one coil removed should do the trick.

Keystone_Hate · 01-08-2018, 12:49 PM

I would go with stock small block springs.

**lolife99** · 01-08-2018, 01:05 PM

It's all going to be a guess or trial and error unless you just add a set of Belltech spring spacers.
Bags would be great because they give you adjustability.

**leddzepp** · 01-08-2018, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keystone_Hate

I would go with stock small block springs.

I’d start with this. It “should” bring up the front about 2”.

01-07-2018, 12:31 PM	#1
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,108	Front Coil Springs Recommendation We have the C10 almost finished but are looking for insight on possibly changing the front coils. After bolting everything together the front is a little lower than we can live with without inner fender modifications. The truck has the '73-'87 crossmember swap with McGaughy's 2.5" drop spindles and stock small block coil springs with one coil removed. During the build we installed a Big Block, Vintage Air System, Vacuum Canister, Fan Relay Modules and Coolant Overflow Tank. Of course, all of these components added weight to the nose. Our thoughts are: Stock Small Block Springs (no coils removed) Belltech 2" Lowering Springs (higher spring rate) Stock Big Block Springs (one coil removed) Air Bags Thanks, POP Attached Images __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

01-07-2018, 12:47 PM	#2
roboticjunky Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: IN Posts: 209	Re: Front Coil Springs Recommendation What about coil spring spacers? https://www.summitracing.com/search/...spring-spacers

01-07-2018, 04:13 PM	#3
FRCvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: cincy Posts: 694	Re: Front Coil Springs Recommendation Would love to see more pics of your truck. I love the anniversary c/10. __________________ There's something women like about a pick-up man 1967 c10 swb Stepside 2004 SSR 2013 Silverado swb

01-07-2018, 04:23 PM	#4
6T7 C10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: TX Hill Country Posts: 150	Re: Front Coil Springs Recommendation First of all beautiful truck. Maybe a set of new 3/4 springs with one coil removed should do the trick.

01-08-2018, 12:49 PM	#5
Keystone_Hate Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 129	Re: Front Coil Springs Recommendation I would go with stock small block springs.

01-08-2018, 01:05 PM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,704	Re: Front Coil Springs Recommendation It's all going to be a guess or trial and error unless you just add a set of Belltech spring spacers. Bags would be great because they give you adjustability. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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