What are the best HD 3/4 ton springs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigcarguy · 08-31-2002, 01:20 PM

I'm re-doing the suspension this week and wanted to beef up the old 1/2 ton springs with some good heavy duty 3/4 ton springs(coil all around). I'll be doing some towing and I could also use a little extra clearance for some larger tires. Where's the best place to get HD 3/4 ton springs?

bigcarguy · 09-01-2002, 06:35 PM

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mikep · 09-01-2002, 08:31 PM

Having worked in various aspects of the manufacturing industry since I got out of the Army in 1990 it would be my guess that every HD 3/4 ton spring out there is made by the same manufacturer and is marketeted by different retailers under different labels and different pricing depending on what the market will bare.

In other words...Theyr'e all the same.

woodrow59 · 09-01-2002, 08:59 PM

I'm a novice at this but ,,,,, 3/4 ton is gonna be leaf springs.

Maybe somebody has beefed up the coils to make them 3/4 ton.

I may be totally wrong so if I am please tell me !!!

**ThreeQuarter** · 09-01-2002, 09:38 PM

Yeah they make 3/4 tons with all coils (sorry Woodrow

). You can get springs made to your liking for fair prices by these folks:

Eaton Spring

Give'em a call. They're very helpful.

Longhorn Man · 09-01-2002, 09:53 PM

yeah, 3/4 ton was standard with coil, optional leaf. Except the Longhorn which had leafs period.

mikep · 09-01-2002, 09:56 PM

yeah buddy . I have a 68 3/4 ton with HD coil springs too.

**JQ-72** · 09-02-2002, 12:24 AM

I used '70 3/4 ton HD coils on my '72 1/2 ton. It stiffened up the ride just a little, but it will sure carry a load.

crbeck · 09-04-2002, 12:18 PM

I have some 3/4 ton heavy duty coil springs I would like to sell. $20 for the pair, out of the same truck so they match, buyer pays for shipping. I am located in Minnesota with a zip code of 55387 if you would like to check on shipping cost.

bigcarguy · 09-04-2002, 12:21 PM

I need all four coils, not just two. Do you have the other pair?

crbeck · 09-05-2002, 09:51 AM

We tore a 1970 chev 3/4 ton pickup apart (these are the rear coils as mentioned above) and I cut the frame behind the front suspension and saved the whole thing. I am not really sure if I should tear it apart just to sell just the coils. If anyone else needs any other part from the front end I will tear it apart. So if anyone is interested reply here or send me a PM.

JJR · 09-05-2002, 10:52 AM

If it is not to late. The cheapest prices I have found in metro Atlanta are at Main Auto Parts (770-434-0909) on South Cobb Drive in Marietta. They have MOOG HD front springs for $74.83 and HD rear springs for $81.70. The Marietta Main Auto Parts was $55 cheaper than the price quoted by the Snellville store. To further compare, Advance Auto Parts has TRW HD springs for $88.99 front and $99.99 rear. If Main will let you, you could pay over the phone with a credit card and since I work in Marietta, I could pick them up for you and bring them to Loganville so you would not have as long to drive to get them.

bigcarguy · 09-05-2002, 10:59 AM

you have a PM

08-31-2002, 01:20 PM	#1
bigcarguy Finally a Bulldawg Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 220	What are the best HD 3/4 ton springs? I'm re-doing the suspension this week and wanted to beef up the old 1/2 ton springs with some good heavy duty 3/4 ton springs(coil all around). I'll be doing some towing and I could also use a little extra clearance for some larger tires. Where's the best place to get HD 3/4 ton springs? __________________ Ah yes, the college life. School all morning, work all night, study when ya can. Uh...

09-01-2002, 06:35 PM	#2
bigcarguy Finally a Bulldawg Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 220	TTT __________________ Ah yes, the college life. School all morning, work all night, study when ya can. Uh...

09-01-2002, 08:31 PM	#3
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	Having worked in various aspects of the manufacturing industry since I got out of the Army in 1990 it would be my guess that every HD 3/4 ton spring out there is made by the same manufacturer and is marketeted by different retailers under different labels and different pricing depending on what the market will bare. In other words...Theyr'e all the same. __________________ No truck :-(

09-01-2002, 08:59 PM	#4
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	I'm a novice at this but ,,,,, 3/4 ton is gonna be leaf springs. Maybe somebody has beefed up the coils to make them 3/4 ton. I may be totally wrong so if I am please tell me !!! __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)

09-01-2002, 09:38 PM	#5
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,522	Yeah they make 3/4 tons with all coils (sorry Woodrow ). You can get springs made to your liking for fair prices by these folks: Eaton Spring Give'em a call. They're very helpful. __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3

09-01-2002, 09:53 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	yeah, 3/4 ton was standard with coil, optional leaf. Except the Longhorn which had leafs period.

09-01-2002, 09:56 PM	#7
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	yeah buddy . I have a 68 3/4 ton with HD coil springs too. __________________ No truck :-(

09-02-2002, 12:24 AM	#8
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,565	I used '70 3/4 ton HD coils on my '72 1/2 ton. It stiffened up the ride just a little, but it will sure carry a load.

09-04-2002, 12:18 PM	#9
crbeck Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Waconia, Minnesota,USA Posts: 48	3/4 ton coil springs I have some 3/4 ton heavy duty coil springs I would like to sell. $20 for the pair, out of the same truck so they match, buyer pays for shipping. I am located in Minnesota with a zip code of 55387 if you would like to check on shipping cost.

09-04-2002, 12:21 PM	#10
bigcarguy Finally a Bulldawg Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 220	I need all four coils, not just two. Do you have the other pair? __________________ Ah yes, the college life. School all morning, work all night, study when ya can. Uh...

09-05-2002, 09:51 AM	#11
crbeck Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Waconia, Minnesota,USA Posts: 48	Front coilsprings We tore a 1970 chev 3/4 ton pickup apart (these are the rear coils as mentioned above) and I cut the frame behind the front suspension and saved the whole thing. I am not really sure if I should tear it apart just to sell just the coils. If anyone else needs any other part from the front end I will tear it apart. So if anyone is interested reply here or send me a PM.

09-05-2002, 10:52 AM	#12
JJR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Leesburg, GA Posts: 746	If it is not to late. The cheapest prices I have found in metro Atlanta are at Main Auto Parts (770-434-0909) on South Cobb Drive in Marietta. They have MOOG HD front springs for $74.83 and HD rear springs for $81.70. The Marietta Main Auto Parts was $55 cheaper than the price quoted by the Snellville store. To further compare, Advance Auto Parts has TRW HD springs for $88.99 front and $99.99 rear. If Main will let you, you could pay over the phone with a credit card and since I work in Marietta, I could pick them up for you and bring them to Loganville so you would not have as long to drive to get them. __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Second Owner 70 C-10 Second Owner 93 GMC C1500 Third Owner 99 C2500 Crew Cab Short Bed

09-05-2002, 10:59 AM	#13
bigcarguy Finally a Bulldawg Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 220	JJR: you have a PM __________________ Ah yes, the college life. School all morning, work all night, study when ya can. Uh...



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