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08-18-2014, 11:32 PM
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Rear Coils 1969 GMC 1500 Suburban
Just asking around to see if this is a correct option for my towing package.
Would like to replace factory rear coil with Moog #6101 or Raybestos #5891011 HD Constant rate 1700# load rated units. I have installed coil over shocks already, I am trying to get rear ride up a little to take a little weight of my equalizer bars. I am only pulling total of about 3500-4000#. Tom |
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08-19-2014, 07:43 AM
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Re: Rear Coils 1969 GMC 1500 Suburban
Can you install one of those air bag systems? I thought they made a set just for towing
Paul
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08-19-2014, 06:47 PM
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Re: Rear Coils 1969 GMC 1500 Suburban
Thanks Paul, I have looked into air bag system and I'm more old school when it comes to cruiser/tower set up and would like to stay with the HD coil setup.
Anyone out there changed their rear springs to the ones listed? |
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08-24-2014, 12:34 AM
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Re: Rear Coils 1969 GMC 1500 Suburban
Still looking for some input on HD replacement springs in rear for a moderate towing setup???????????
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08-24-2014, 09:38 AM
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Re: Rear Coils 1969 GMC 1500 Suburban
I'm not sure if they were originally available on the Suburban, but I had a '72 LWB with factory helper springs.
I thought they were great because they did not affect the ride when unloaded but really helped when towing. Like these:
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08-25-2014, 11:04 AM
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Re: Rear Coils 1969 GMC 1500 Suburban
That is a very interesting spring setup, I have never seen one like this before. Looks like it would work great. I am sure there are not a lot laying around. Thanks for the picture.
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08-25-2014, 09:12 PM
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Re: Rear Coils 1969 GMC 1500 Suburban
I wonder if you could have a spring shop make something like these. Very cool idea.
Paul
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08-25-2014, 10:33 PM
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Re: Rear Coils 1969 GMC 1500 Suburban
Going to check out a spring shop hear in Bakersfield, CA this week to see what they have to say. Will post their comments on best way.
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