Moog 81114 Front Springs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

383 Stroker · 01-25-2016, 02:58 PM

If any of y'all are looking for a longer front spring with a lower spring rate that will maintain the ride height of a stock spring, check out the Moog 81114.... I cut half a coil off to get the ride height the same as the stock Moog 6082.

hjewell2 · 01-26-2016, 07:11 PM

Does it have enough stored energy for a good launch.

383 Stroker · 01-26-2016, 10:00 PM

I'll find out this weekend if they work any better... it's a lot easier to lift the front of the truck now. I can grab the fender by hand and lift it to full suspension travel.

383 Stroker · 02-02-2016, 08:25 PM

The springs helped. Got a 1.53 60ft

hjewell2 · 02-03-2016, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 383 Stroker

The springs helped. Got a 1.53 60ft

awesome lift I'm sold on these springs

383 Stroker · 02-03-2016, 06:53 PM

Just measured it. 10" installed.

Super73 · 02-03-2016, 02:31 AM

Did you by chance measure free height before installing?
Do you know what the front of your truck weighs?
Are you willing to measure installed height?

Ont67shortbox · 02-03-2016, 12:52 PM

would those work with a BBC without cutting a coil

383 Stroker · 02-03-2016, 05:47 PM

Here's the specs on the 81114 springs

383 Stroker · 02-03-2016, 05:54 PM

I didn't measure them, but they're suppose to be 16.74" free height. The front of my truck weighs 2257lbs. It's around 10" installed with the half coil cut. It would probably work with a big block if you have stock spindles. I have 3" drop spindles.

383 Stroker · 02-03-2016, 06:00 PM

Here's the springs installed

dustin72 · 03-31-2016, 10:53 PM

Any updates on these springs? Thinking about ordering a set for my truck. Currently have 2.5" drop spindles and 2" lowering springs. Hoping these will keep my current ride height with my BBC. Need more weight transfer.

Super73 · 04-01-2016, 02:14 AM

Dustin,

IMO if you have not weighed your truck (front and rear), consider it. That will help determine the right spring.

**c10-72 II** · 04-05-2016, 08:57 PM

Is it necessary to cut the coil? What would be the difference if you didn't? Building a 68 c10 with a small block. Rebuilding the front end, wondering what the difference would be if I didn't cut these springs. Thanks.

Jrgunn5150 · 05-10-2016, 10:43 PM

Interesting, those springs are Trailblazer springs. I DD a Trailblazer, with those springs for a little more lift.

They also offer a 81110 and 81112, the only difference being the free length. The rate is the same on all, here they are on my Trailblazer, which has a different mission lol.

dustin72 · 05-29-2016, 11:38 PM

Just an update on these springs. Finally got them installed on my truck. I didn't cut any coils and had a hell of a time getting them in, but they sit at 28.5" ground to fender lip with 2.5" drop spindles and a BBC. I expect them to settle to around 28". My old Belltech 2" drop springs had the truck sitting at 28", so these worked perfect for me. They made a huge difference in the weight transfer of the truck. We had our first race of the season at our local airport this weekend with minor track prep and had the truck running 1.64 60fts. This is pretty good for the first race of the year with not much rubber on the track yet. Anyways I would strongly recommend these springs if you want to get your truck to transfer. Here are a couple pics:
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69GMC910 · 05-30-2016, 04:11 PM

Will these springs also fit the square bodies?

dustin72 · 05-30-2016, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 69GMC910

Will these springs also fit the square bodies?

Yes, since the suspensions are basically the same.

383 Stroker · 06-01-2016, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 69GMC910

Will these springs also fit the square bodies?

I installed them on a friends square body. Its a small block truck with stock spindles.

c-man405 · 07-27-2016, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 383 Stroker

I installed them on a friends square body. Its a small block truck with stock spindles.

Would it be possible for you to measure the ground to fender lip? I want to try these but don't know how much they will affect the ride height. Also what's done do the rear suspension?
Thanks for any information.

c-man405 · 07-28-2016, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by c-man405

Would it be possible for you to measure the ground to fender lip? I want to try these but don't know how much they will affect the ride height. Also what's done do the rear suspension?
Thanks for any information.

Also I should add how have they changed weight transfer and street driving?
Thanks again Carter

19671972C10 · 05-31-2016, 10:06 PM

I need to get those springs since i swapped to 468BBC.

Jrgunn5150 · 05-31-2016, 10:12 PM

Like I mentioned, they make the 10's and 12's also, if you guy's need a little less height.

dustin72 · 06-01-2016, 12:50 AM

The 81114's sit like a 2" drop spring in my BBC application with no cutting.

69GMC910 · 06-01-2016, 02:17 PM

Well I'm sold!

01-25-2016, 02:58 PM	#1
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	Moog 81114 Front Springs If any of y'all are looking for a longer front spring with a lower spring rate that will maintain the ride height of a stock spring, check out the Moog 81114.... I cut half a coil off to get the ride height the same as the stock Moog 6082. Attached Images __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear

01-26-2016, 07:11 PM	#2
hjewell2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: mich Posts: 655	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs Does it have enough stored energy for a good launch.

01-26-2016, 10:00 PM	#3
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs I'll find out this weekend if they work any better... it's a lot easier to lift the front of the truck now. I can grab the fender by hand and lift it to full suspension travel. __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear

02-02-2016, 08:25 PM	#4
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs The springs helped. Got a 1.53 60ft Attached Images __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear

02-03-2016, 06:53 PM	#6
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs Just measured it. 10" installed. Attached Images __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear

02-03-2016, 02:31 AM	#7
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs Did you by chance measure free height before installing? Do you know what the front of your truck weighs? Are you willing to measure installed height? __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

02-03-2016, 12:52 PM	#8
Ont67shortbox Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ontario Posts: 279	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs would those work with a BBC without cutting a coil

02-03-2016, 05:47 PM	#9
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs Here's the specs on the 81114 springs Attached Images __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear

02-03-2016, 05:54 PM	#10
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs I didn't measure them, but they're suppose to be 16.74" free height. The front of my truck weighs 2257lbs. It's around 10" installed with the half coil cut. It would probably work with a big block if you have stock spindles. I have 3" drop spindles. __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear

02-03-2016, 06:00 PM	#11
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs Here's the springs installed Attached Images __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear

03-31-2016, 10:53 PM	#12
dustin72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Vegreville Alberta Canada Posts: 33	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs Any updates on these springs? Thinking about ordering a set for my truck. Currently have 2.5" drop spindles and 2" lowering springs. Hoping these will keep my current ride height with my BBC. Need more weight transfer.

04-01-2016, 02:14 AM	#13
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs Dustin, IMO if you have not weighed your truck (front and rear), consider it. That will help determine the right spring. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

04-05-2016, 08:57 PM	#14
c10-72 II Active Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Elk Grove Village IL Posts: 152	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs Is it necessary to cut the coil? What would be the difference if you didn't? Building a 68 c10 with a small block. Rebuilding the front end, wondering what the difference would be if I didn't cut these springs. Thanks.

05-10-2016, 10:43 PM	#15
Jrgunn5150 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Ionia Michigan Posts: 336	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs Interesting, those springs are Trailblazer springs. I DD a Trailblazer, with those springs for a little more lift. They also offer a 81110 and 81112, the only difference being the free length. The rate is the same on all, here they are on my Trailblazer, which has a different mission lol. __________________ J.R. Link to Daryl's build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...10#post8443010 Link to my Youtube channel with build info, https://www.youtube.com/thedrivewayengineer

05-29-2016, 11:38 PM	#16
dustin72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Vegreville Alberta Canada Posts: 33	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs Just an update on these springs. Finally got them installed on my truck. I didn't cut any coils and had a hell of a time getting them in, but they sit at 28.5" ground to fender lip with 2.5" drop spindles and a BBC. I expect them to settle to around 28". My old Belltech 2" drop springs had the truck sitting at 28", so these worked perfect for me. They made a huge difference in the weight transfer of the truck. We had our first race of the season at our local airport this weekend with minor track prep and had the truck running 1.64 60fts. This is pretty good for the first race of the year with not much rubber on the track yet. Anyways I would strongly recommend these springs if you want to get your truck to transfer. Here are a couple pics:



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05-30-2016, 04:11 PM	#17
69GMC910 MOTORHEAD! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Devon AB, Canada Posts: 849	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs Will these springs also fit the square bodies? __________________ 82 GMC High Sierra VortecPro 496 12 Bolt, 3.42's AFR 265 Holley 850 Performer RPM Air Gap Hooker 2455's TCI Turbo 400 Super Street Fighter TRRC 12 Bolt Eaton Posi Mark Williams Axles Cal-Tracs Hoosier 30x10.5 Radial Slick Full weight long box pickup Current best- 11.33@117mph

05-31-2016, 10:06 PM	#22
19671972C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rossville Kansas Posts: 28	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs I need to get those springs since i swapped to 468BBC. Attached Images

05-31-2016, 10:12 PM	#23
Jrgunn5150 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Ionia Michigan Posts: 336	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs Like I mentioned, they make the 10's and 12's also, if you guy's need a little less height. __________________ J.R. Link to Daryl's build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...10#post8443010 Link to my Youtube channel with build info, https://www.youtube.com/thedrivewayengineer

06-01-2016, 12:50 AM	#24
dustin72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Vegreville Alberta Canada Posts: 33	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs The 81114's sit like a 2" drop spring in my BBC application with no cutting.

06-01-2016, 02:17 PM	#25
69GMC910 MOTORHEAD! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Devon AB, Canada Posts: 849	Re: Moog 81114 Front Springs Well I'm sold! __________________ 82 GMC High Sierra VortecPro 496 12 Bolt, 3.42's AFR 265 Holley 850 Performer RPM Air Gap Hooker 2455's TCI Turbo 400 Super Street Fighter TRRC 12 Bolt Eaton Posi Mark Williams Axles Cal-Tracs Hoosier 30x10.5 Radial Slick Full weight long box pickup Current best- 11.33@117mph

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