[Mike_The_Grad]

I hear ya HO455, I actually set out to do as you suggested and basically redo the shaft bushings. As of right now, I cracked all 4 bushings loose on passenger side. Used floor jack to try and compress the suspension on that side. I might have gain 3/8" of travel in the suspension before the weight of the truck is lifted off of the jack stand. My next step is to disconnect the shock on that side to see if that makes a difference. Other than that, I dont know what would prevent the suspension from collapsing somewhat in a normal manner. One last idea is that, I got these coil springs from a friend and was told they were new stock height, stock spring rate, front coil springs for 1972 c10. Other than his word, I have no way to verify the truth of this. Other than buying a known new set from a vendor.