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Old 03-02-2009, 08:43 PM   #11
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Re: Rear coilovers on a '69 c10 lwb!

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Originally Posted by Shane View Post
If you are going to add the coil-over shocks anyway, why the need to do away with the coil springs? I guess what I ask is other than added weight (20 - 25 lbs) what does it hurt to leave them under there?

I only ask out of curiosity and because I have absolutely NO experience with coil overs.
The coil spring used on the coilovers takes the place of the stock coil spring. You don't want the two springs. The two springs would have different spring rates and it would be a very interesting ride.
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