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Offline philo_beddoe

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Can I use the heavy duty coil springs??
« on: July 17, 2015, 07:42:27 am »
I have a 77 c-10 Bonanza, I know I can install the HD shocks for a stiffer ride, but can I also use the HD front coil springs with out any problems? Are they the same size, will they fit right in no problems??  The truck does have the HD factory leaf springs.

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Re: Can I use the heavy duty coil springs??
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2015, 03:20:20 pm »
What are you trying to accomplish? You want a stiffer ride? You can run heavy duty springs but you will needs to do an alignment after you replace them.
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Re: Can I use the heavy duty coil springs??
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2015, 10:29:43 pm »
Yes, a stiffer ride.  Right now its a little bouncy.  I will certainly do an alignment after. Thanks


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Re: Can I use the heavy duty coil springs??
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2015, 07:16:12 am »
Quote from: philobeddoe on July 18, 2015, 10:29:43 pm
Yes, a stiffer ride.  Right now its a little bouncy.  I will certainly do an alignment after. Thanks


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you do realize you will go from a little bouncy to really bouncy with a stiffer ride?
if you want a smother ride you need softer springs but you will compromise handling and control vs ride comfort
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Re: Can I use the heavy duty coil springs??
« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2015, 08:03:06 am »
I guess i should have stated, i dont want the floaty ride, like a boat.  Question:  Do coil springs actually "go bad" how do you know when they need replaced??  Thanks


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Re: Can I use the heavy duty coil springs??
« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2015, 08:11:55 am »
they will sag but i think you might need shock absorbers. they will take the bounce out, they go bad they will leak and dirt will stick to them.
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Re: Can I use the heavy duty coil springs??
« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2015, 12:36:08 pm »
Yup, i'll start with shocks. Ac delco hd.  Thanks


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Re: Can I use the heavy duty coil springs??
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2015, 09:09:03 pm »
Your problem doesn't sound like springs. You should really do a thorough check of the front end and frame/rivets
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