The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-15-2015, 11:59 AM   #1
CAJ1971
Registered User
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Red Oak Texas
Posts: 57
4" Lowering Springs

Are any of you guys familiar with these springs? I bought these and the wire diameter is a lot smaller than stock. My concern is how they fit in factory spring retainers. The part number is GH9171
Attached Images
 
CAJ1971 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-15-2015, 09:22 PM   #2
leftybass209
Registered User
 
leftybass209's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Modesto, CA
Posts: 2,186
Re: 4" Lowering Springs

You'd be better off purchasing from a company that many have had good experiences with. For all you know, those could be rated for car weight.

I recommend early classic enterprises. However, there's other companies out there as well.
leftybass209 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-16-2015, 10:18 AM   #3
GASoline71
"I ain't nobody, dork."
 
GASoline71's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Whidbey Island, Washington
Posts: 8,921
Re: 4" Lowering Springs

I was checking out "Gearhead Enterprises" after I Googled the part number from that pic provided.

The first hit that came up on Google for "Gearhead Enterprises" is from the BBB. It appears this company had quite a few claims filed against them for poor customer service.

Gary
__________________
'cuz chicks dig scars...

My 1972 GMC 1500 Super Custom (Creeping Death) "long term" build thread.

The Rebuild of Creeping Death after the wreck

Quote:
Originally Posted by LONGHAIR View Post
I would never rebuild a 305.
Quote:
Originally Posted by prostreetC-10 View Post
I love using vacuum gauges as part of the carb tuning process. I hook the gauge to the inside of my garbage can and leave it there.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Marv D View Post
Remember Murphys 2nd law of mechanical relationships... "OPPOSING COMPONENTS ATTEMPTING TO OCCUPY THE SAME SPACE, AT THE SAME TIME, GENERALLY END UP OCCUPYING ADJOINING SPACE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE OIL PAN"
Quote:
Originally Posted by cableguy0 View Post
Its cheaper to listen to advice given when you ask for help than it is to ignore everyone and wait for carnage.
GASoline71 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-16-2015, 10:36 AM   #4
michael bustamante
Senior Member
 
michael bustamante's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Albuquerque NM
Posts: 7,841
Re: 4" Lowering Springs

those actually do look like car springs.. like from a chevelle.
__________________
1967custom
michael bustamante is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-16-2015, 10:37 AM   #5
CAJ1971
Registered User
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Red Oak Texas
Posts: 57
Re: 4" Lowering Springs

I saw that too, after I already purchased them. They have an "F" on BBB.
Lessons learned on my end. The way I see it is it cost them more than it cost me. I'm out $85, but I have many more parts to buy that won't be coming from them.
CAJ1971 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-16-2015, 11:02 AM   #6
mud.man.rj
Registered User
 
mud.man.rj's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Creighton Sask. Canada
Posts: 4,121
Re: 4" Lowering Springs

Saving can mean cheap, smart play as mentioned to check out a supplier first, I have learned the hard way before, nothing beats a good name brand. So now you have to buy a Chevelle to install them into.
__________________
1987 Green n Green machine.
5.0 4spd std.
7" lift w 35's.
mud.man.rj is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:23 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com