opinions on s10 springs

[Capndave]

anyone have opinions about put rear s10 leafs in back
also what about v8 grand cherokee front coils with spacers to match the back if i do the s10 springs

[BlueXJ]

I had a 96 a few years back with S10 springs in the back and I thought that they rode a little stiff but did fine when a toolbox and wheelin' gear was thrown in to add a little weight. Had Ford F150 coils in the front on that Jeep. Last time I spoke to the current owner he had not altered the suspension. It is his hunting vehicle.

[Capndave]

how stiff were the ford coils did they flex at all?

[BlueXJ]

They were very stiff. I don't think it felt like there was any spring there at all. Like I had replaced the springs with a steel fire extinguisher cylinder.

[Voldemort]

I am using leafs from a '73-'87 1/2 4x4 pick-up. I have not got them together yet cause I can't get the damn center holes drilled open to 3/8". But all you need is something with arch & weight capacity. Any leafs will work as long as they are 2 1/2" wide.

[Capndave]

yea i just need to find something for the front to even it out i dont wanna have to go buy new lift springs just to make it level

[Voldemort]

yea i just need to find something for the front to even it out i dont wanna have to go buy new lift springs just to make it level

Why? That is what I have always done. I all ways rig the leafs and get lift springs for the front. Try finding them used. alot of the lift springs are so big and thick they hardly ever sag. I just got he front CA's and 6.5" springs for Big Red for $180 they are Rusty's.

[TeXJ]

i have s-10 springs on the back it gave me a true 4"s of lift, now, ~4yrs later they may have sagged a bit.

[muddeprived]

yea i just need to find something for the front to even it out i dont wanna have to go buy new lift springs just to make it level

You can get some rusty's springs for $99 a pair. They aren't THE BEST springs but neither are s-10 leaf springs. :) They are sure a heckuva lot better than ford springs.

[Voldemort]

You can get some rusty's springs for $99 a pair. They aren't THE BEST springs but neither are s-10 leaf springs. :) They are sure a heckuva lot better than ford springs.

I have a set of Rusty's and a set of rough country and they look and preform the same.

[Mudderoy]

I have a set of Rusty's and a set of rough country and they look and preform the same.

Why would you want to buy anything that is PRE-RUSTED? :rotfl2: