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03-02-2015, 08:32 PM
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fun problem
Hey guys, just picked up a 64 3/4 chev pickup and have a question for the guys with the experience, I have been working on a 1966 gmc 3/4 pickup. the 64 has trailing arm rear suspension and the gmc has leaf springs. the question is what frame and suspension would be more desirable for comfort. just a daily driver that may occasionally pull a light trailer. the chev has a different cab mount that i am not familiar with. thanks ahead of time for the help, I included some pictures also.
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03-02-2015, 08:51 PM
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Re: fun problem
the rear cab mounts on 3/4 ton are the high flex type if they are bad you can get the frame brackets off of a 1/2 ton and change the mounts to the same as 1/2 or they can be sent in and rebuilt .....the coil rear will give you a better ride
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03-02-2015, 09:37 PM
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Re: fun problem
Coils ride sweet! Nice looking truck!
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03-02-2015, 10:24 PM
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Re: fun problem
The coils will give you a smoother ride.
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03-03-2015, 01:37 AM
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Re: fun problem
Coils hands down, way better ride.
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03-03-2015, 09:00 AM
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Re: fun problem
Coils!
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03-03-2015, 12:34 PM
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Re: fun problem
Real men drive Leaf spring rigs
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03-03-2015, 10:33 PM
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Re: fun problem
coils would have to be pretty big in that C60 you have a pic of... Yes in a truck of that size leaf is it ..i know i have a 63 C60
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03-03-2015, 10:56 PM
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Re: fun problem
Airbags!! sorry, I mean, coils!
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