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Old 02-27-2018, 03:01 PM   #1
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Question 65 GMC Coil Springs

Pretty simple question, my truck had the 305E in it but I'm switching to an iron headed 408/4L80E and that's a BBC. Should I swap out the coil springs for proper BB ones or will I be okay with the heavier duty 305E springs?
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Old 02-27-2018, 05:06 PM   #2
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Re: 65 GMC Coil Springs

I am no expert but I would say you will be fine. Theres little differance in wait between a bbc and a 305 v6. then you are using a trans that is lighter than a 4 speed( if that's what it had to begine with)
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Old 02-28-2018, 12:58 AM   #3
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Re: 65 GMC Coil Springs

From past experience I would say that your truck will sit higher in the front with the BBC versus the V6 if retaining the original springs.
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