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wwotr · 04-18-2009, 01:24 PM

Just at 1st glance it looks as though the Springs have been "Cut" for Lowering purposes no my 72 GMC.
I measure about 3" clearance between the bottom of the Front Bumper and the ground, and a little less from (what I call) the "A" arm in Front.

So I don't mind the ride (well kinda), but I'm more concerned about the Springs/Suspension "Bottoming Out". I was wondering what you all thought of going to a real stiff "Coil-Over" shock in the Rear and something Ultra Stiff in the Front.
Like I said the rides fine, but I dont want to put any undo stress on the Suspension until I can better afford to take care/rebuild it.
Any Thoughts/Experiences with YOUR Ride ect, would be GREATLY APPRECIATED...(and fun to read too)!

Roger

04-18-2009, 01:24 PM	#1
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Coil-over shocks/suspension question Just at 1st glance it looks as though the Springs have been "Cut" for Lowering purposes no my 72 GMC. I measure about 3" clearance between the bottom of the Front Bumper and the ground, and a little less from (what I call) the "A" arm in Front. So I don't mind the ride (well kinda), but I'm more concerned about the Springs/Suspension "Bottoming Out". I was wondering what you all thought of going to a real stiff "Coil-Over" shock in the Rear and something Ultra Stiff in the Front. Like I said the rides fine, but I dont want to put any undo stress on the Suspension until I can better afford to take care/rebuild it. Any Thoughts/Experiences with YOUR Ride ect, would be GREATLY APPRECIATED...(and fun to read too)! Roger __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"