'63-72 1/2 ton front coil question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

joe231 · 03-07-2009, 01:09 PM

I was wondering if any one knew if '62-72 1/2 ton front coils would work on a '73-up?
if not......why?
Thanks

XXL · 03-07-2009, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

I was wondering if any one knew if '62-72 1/2 ton front coils would work on a '73-up?
if not......why?
Thanks

Moog lists different part numbers for replacement units.

66skylarkpost · 03-07-2009, 10:56 PM

i believe the early springs are 5 " and the 73 and up are 5 1/2 "

joe231 · 03-07-2009, 11:28 PM

diameter?
the older appear to have a smaller loop on one end??

meansting04 · 03-08-2009, 01:01 AM

if i remember right it is height and diameter that sets them apart. I will have to check when i make it back home as i have both sets at my house. I will let you know then.

joe231 · 03-08-2009, 01:02 AM

cool, thanks

bud45 · 03-12-2009, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

I was wondering if any one knew if '62-72 1/2 ton front coils would work on a '73-up?
if not......why?
Thanks

I just replaced my '69's front springs for units from the '73-'87 year models. The latter is a little stiffer and gave me a 2" lift. I also replaced my rears with those for a '69 'burb...also gave me 2" lift over what I had on it.

If you're not looking for lift, the former years may give you a drop....but mine is a work truck and I needed the little extra "oomph"!

joe231 · 03-12-2009, 10:20 PM

thanks for the info

03-07-2009, 01:09 PM	#1
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	'63-72 1/2 ton front coil question I was wondering if any one knew if '62-72 1/2 ton front coils would work on a '73-up? if not......why? Thanks __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-07-2009, 10:56 PM	#3
66skylarkpost Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: kearney,nebraska Posts: 443	Re: '63-72 1/2 ton front coil question i believe the early springs are 5 " and the 73 and up are 5 1/2 " __________________ '70 k-10 longbox- mid 70's drivetrain 350/350 487x heads 10.1:1 flowmasters ,35's 3.73's auburn posi ,rear shackle flip. '72 short stepside U.S. forestry truck, '73 455 buick,400 turbo,dropped 2"-4 1/4" ,3.07 posi,:'89 silverado 1500 ,OK truck ,5.7 holley tbi ,trick 700r4 3.07 auburn posi ,and my '66 skylark ,'73 centurion and my '84 monte carlo imca stock car

03-07-2009, 11:28 PM	#4
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: '63-72 1/2 ton front coil question diameter? the older appear to have a smaller loop on one end?? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-08-2009, 01:01 AM	#5
meansting04 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: travis afb Posts: 304	Re: '63-72 1/2 ton front coil question if i remember right it is height and diameter that sets them apart. I will have to check when i make it back home as i have both sets at my house. I will let you know then. __________________ 67 gmc 1/2 ton, 5.0 v6, 4 speed SOLD!! 70 Chevy C-10, 355, th400, 3.73's 2/4 drop

03-08-2009, 01:02 AM	#6
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: '63-72 1/2 ton front coil question cool, thanks __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-12-2009, 10:20 PM	#8
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: '63-72 1/2 ton front coil question thanks for the info __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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