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02-24-2018, 12:16 PM | #1 |
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Rear trailing arm spring info wanted
Good morning! I have a mystery spring set that I am trying to identify. I've searched and have not yet found a spring reference chart or what ever for our trucks springs? I would like to know stock spring heights, un sprung and compressed and the values of the springs? Mine is a lowered spring so I just wanted to reference stock heights and weights so I could determine the best spring to go with because .ine are to low. Hope this is a good explanation? Thanks for any help you can give!
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02-24-2018, 12:48 PM | #2 |
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Re: Rear trailing arm spring info wanted
I would call any of the many vendors for info. Or if you got a spring builder in your area. I know one here in Vegas might have some old books.
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02-24-2018, 12:50 PM | #3 |
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Re: Rear trailing arm spring info wanted
I sold my stock 1/2 ton to friend with panel got 2" drop with weight
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02-24-2018, 05:40 PM | #4 |
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Re: Rear trailing arm spring info wanted
Hey thanks, what are the chances you could put a tape measure on that spring? Just need a rough estimate to get started. Thanks for the tips I'll call moot and eibacj or someone and just ask Lol! I just enjoy the forums now and again. Thanks again Charlie
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02-24-2018, 06:54 PM | #5 |
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Re: Rear trailing arm spring info wanted
Long gone
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02-24-2018, 09:09 PM | #6 |
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Re: Rear trailing arm spring info wanted
I did a lot of looking for spring info last and here is the tread on spring rates. Most are pretty close and there are really not much for the back of a suburban. Several things can change the drop you get from a set of springs, long or short bed, engine and trans and fuel tank location are just some.
Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=spring+rates
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02-25-2018, 02:09 PM | #7 |
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Re: Rear trailing arm spring info wanted
Thank you! I know you are following the "make it handle" thread. I am just copying some of theirs and your recommendations. Got the truck off the ground last night and i should deffenitly address some of these issues and its fun. Todays my 50th and my present to my self is working on the truck lol! I wont go over board though just trying to be safe and sound.Thanks for helping a guy out!
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02-25-2018, 06:16 PM | #8 |
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Re: Rear trailing arm spring info wanted
Happy Birthday.
Jimmy
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