Rear trailing arm spring info wanted - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Pinchecharlie · 02-24-2018, 12:16 PM

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!

LVPhotos · 02-24-2018, 12:48 PM

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.

LVPhotos · 02-24-2018, 12:50 PM

I sold my stock 1/2 ton to friend with panel got 2" drop with weight

Pinchecharlie · 02-24-2018, 05:40 PM

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

LVPhotos · 02-24-2018, 06:54 PM

Long gone

**PGSigns** · 02-24-2018, 09:09 PM

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

Pinchecharlie · 02-25-2018, 02:09 PM

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!

**PGSigns** · 02-25-2018, 06:16 PM

Happy Birthday.
Jimmy

02-24-2018, 12:16 PM	#1
Pinchecharlie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Bozeman Posts: 219	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!

02-24-2018, 12:48 PM	#2
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,851	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. __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

02-24-2018, 12:50 PM	#3
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,851	Re: Rear trailing arm spring info wanted I sold my stock 1/2 ton to friend with panel got 2" drop with weight Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

02-24-2018, 05:40 PM	#4
Pinchecharlie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Bozeman Posts: 219	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

02-24-2018, 06:54 PM	#5
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,851	Re: Rear trailing arm spring info wanted Long gone __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

02-24-2018, 09:09 PM	#6
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	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 __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

02-25-2018, 02:09 PM	#7
Pinchecharlie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Bozeman Posts: 219	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!

02-25-2018, 06:16 PM	#8
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Rear trailing arm spring info wanted Happy Birthday. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic



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