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1997 Chevy C1500 HD Coils

This is a discussion on 1997 Chevy C1500 HD Coils within the Offroad 2WD forums, part of the Offroad category; i got a set of coil springs off of a 94 f-250 2wd, me and some buds think they will ...

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    1997 Chevy C1500 HD Coils


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    i got a set of coil springs off of a 94 f-250 2wd, me and some buds think they will work..they are the same length as stock replacements, but im sure they have a stiffer spring rate..what im asking is, if you guys think they will work..or have any ideas or tips or anything just let me know


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    Re: 1997 Chevy C1500 HD Coils

    bump.
    ...also not sure if this is in the right section


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    Re: 1997 Chevy C1500 HD Coils

    anything..?


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    Re: 1997 Chevy C1500 HD Coils

    Its gonna be a harsh ride since the springs are made for a 3/4 ton ford, not a 1/2 ton silverado. Leave your springs alone
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    Re: 1997 Chevy C1500 HD Coils

    there kinda wore out to my knowledge..what is a better alternative?


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    Re: 1997 Chevy C1500 HD Coils

    What are you trying to achieve?
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    Re: 1997 Chevy C1500 HD Coils

    i want to be able to take my 2" drop shackles out, i got the coils for free so i wanted to try them, im sure the coils could net me at least 2" i think...


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    Re: 1997 Chevy C1500 HD Coils

    Now I've heard of guys using ford keys, but ford springs

    What is your current set up

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    Re: 1997 Chevy C1500 HD Coils

    hahah 3" body with 2" autozone drop shackles and a 1.5" daystar spacer


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    Re: 1997 Chevy C1500 HD Coils

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    hahah 3" body with 2" autozone drop shackles and a 1.5" daystar spacer
    Why are you running drop shackles?
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    Re: 1997 Chevy C1500 HD Coils

    I had a set laying at the house and my truck wasnt level for anything so i put em on


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