GM Front Suspension

[Shane T]

Has anyone upgraded the front springs on a GM van. I'm on the rubber stops while sitting at rest.

 

[Doug Cox]

Thats amazing.

 

[Dan]

Are you in a 1/2 ton? 1 ton is the only way to go

 

[Shane T]

2004 1 ton extended

 

[Dan]

2004 1 ton extended

thats crazy. Sounds like front springs collapsing.

 

[Mark Saiger]

Butler orders their vans with the C 10 front end i am told.
Mark Saiger
www.saigers.com

 

[Shane T]

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Butler orders their vans with the C 10 front end i am told.
Mark Saiger
www.saigers.com

I thought the C 10 was just a pick up. What are you referring to?

 

[GCCLee]

I thought the C 10 was just a pick up. What are you referring to?

Probably means that it is the same suspension under both the pick up and your van. Don't skimp anywhere if work needs to be done up there. Beefy Brother Beefy!

3500 owner

 

[kendallsdad]

Mark,

The proper code is 5C4: High Rate Front Springs. When ordered with a new van it is a $40 option. If you upgrade after you purchase it's about $550-$650.

 

[Shane T]

Mark,

The proper code is 5C4: High Rate Front Springs. When ordered with a new van it is a $40 option. If you upgrade after you purchase it's about $550-$650.

Do you know what the lb rating is on the standard vrs the optional?

 

[kendallsdad]

The GVWR does not change when you use the High Rate Front Springs Mark is referring to.

 

[Dan]

Vans and truck have different suspension.

 

[kendallsdad]

They do improve drive performance when the van is loaded "high". Think loaded to the ceiling.

 

[Shane T]

I'm not trying to change the GVWR. I actually like the ride as is but I run this thing at or near the GVWR all the time. I'm going to put new rubber on it and have front end aligned and was thinking long term it would be better to give it a little lift, springs in the front and bags in the rear.

 

[GCCLee]

I'm not trying to change the GVWR. I actually like the ride as is but I run this thing at or near the GVWR all the time. I'm going to put new rubber on it and have front end aligned and was thinking long term it would be better to give it a little lift, springs in the front and bags in the rear.

Check it all, ball joints, tie rod ends. Do it all at once if ya do it.