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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Lows (Lowering/Drops) => Topic started by: daman02 on September 21, 2006, 08:21:00 pm

Title: 86 c10 stock front spring length
Post by: daman02 on September 21, 2006, 08:21:00 pm: I ordered a drop kit for my truck and i was just wanting to know the stock length for the front springs so i can make sure i got the right ones before i stick them in.
Title: Re: 86 c10 stock front spring length
Post by: roundedline on September 21, 2006, 07:28:00 pm: Comparing a brand new spring to one that is almost 20 years old isn't going to be a good comparison. Plus the new ones will settle with time just like the old ones did.
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Title: Re: 86 c10 stock front spring length
Post by: daman02 on September 21, 2006, 08:18:00 pm: yes i understand that i just didn't clarify that i was needing the length of a new standard spring so i could make sure i don't have a 3" drop spring or something crazy.
Title: Re: 86 c10 stock front spring length
Post by: shaved80 on September 22, 2006, 02:22:00 am: where did you order them from? if it were from a place where i had any doubt they were the right ones, i wouldn't order them
Title: Re: 86 c10 stock front spring length
Post by: lotopp79 on September 23, 2006, 08:27:00 am: all palces make mistakes from time to time it is good to double check
Title: Re: 86 c10 stock front spring length
Post by: roundedline on September 23, 2006, 11:37:00 am: When you pull one side out, measure it against the new one. That way you will now if it is lower or now against what you currently have.
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Title: Re: 86 c10 stock front spring length
Post by: 123 pugsy on September 29, 2006, 06:46:00 pm: I believe the thickness of the springs varies. A thicker spring won't give as much resulting in a higher stance.

Just something else you may want to check.