Originally Posted by sstock
Coil over shocks are a bad idea IMHO, I had them on the front of my 3100 and the upper shock mounts were broke on both sides. The shock mounts are not designed to hold the vehicle weight or payload IMHO.
I agree. Shocks are easy to replace. Overload springs are a bit more difficult. Leaving them in place won't hurt except they add weight.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.