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I need some recommendations. I bought a 1937 1/2 ton, truck. The body is mounted beautifully on a 2000 S-10 frame. My problem is was lowered and it rides like a buckboard. I want a smoother ride and be able to take freeway rides. I can either install adjustable air coil shocks or mustang ll IFS. I know the previous owner said he cut the front coils for the drop. I want to get it back to correct height and be a smoother ride. Also thoughts on springs in rear. Thanks

An S 10 didn’t ride badly, put new original coils in and give it a try.

Thank you. Coils on list.

I agree with Grigg, replace the coils and be happy. There are several vendors that offer aftermarket coils in different spring rates, if your truck has a V8 or if you are going to use it as a hauler these might be worth a look. If the S10 was originally a V6 you should have no issue with running the stock spring rate or the spring from the Extreme package to smooth out the ride.

Thanks Tut's. I don't t know much about suspension. My Pop had a 37' and it reminds me of him.

I think thats how a lot of us got into the Old trucks, it's why I have mine.

Ditto My dad's shop truck was a '48 GMC. That got replaced by a '58 Chevy Stepside that the current owner of the business tracked down and restored.

My '37 with a 250 inline six weighs 3580 with two people. See attached sheet. This will help when selecting springs.

Cutting coils increases the spring rate, making the vehicle ride much more harsh. It's counter-intuitive: a short spring has less compressible length, so it's actually stiffer.
Returning to the stock springs is the most efficient way to give you the height and the ride you want.

Thank u

What Grigg said. Eaton Detriot but a caveat, If you ask for lowered springs they just cut stock springs then if you decide you want them lower and cut them again you will get a harsh ride again. My bad experience. I don't blame them I did not do, due diligence. The second time they told me they would not be returnable because they had been cut. I had thought they custom made them. BTW mine was an AMC Pacer IFS.