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Old 05-03-2011, 06:26 PM   #17
lakeroadster
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Re: 65 GMC questions

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Originally Posted by DetroitDan View Post
Whoa! I just found some more interesting data, I'm actually surprised it didn't come up sooner. According to a link in another post, a buyers guide for 60-66s, ALL GMCs in that year were leaf sprung in the rear, while Chevys, whether 1/2 or 3/4 were coil. That makes me like the GMC even more. Lot easier and more options to beef up the rearend imo.
"Easier...???" Not at all. The Chevrolet coil spring truck arm suspensions worked great in both the 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton trucks. It doesn't get much "easier" than replacing coils, it's a one man job. And compare the cost of springs and you will soon find out that the coil set-up is much more economical also.
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