Front coil spring rates.

[78C10BigTen]

Ok so im looking at new coils for the front of my 78, auto store has 2 listings, both for my big ten. One is a regular constant rate coil with a rate of 843, the other is a hd constant rate spring with a rate of 1060. I dont know what spring rates are so im a lil lost here. Is my big ten factory with hd? I want it to sit level to the back end as i have a low nose stance right now. Anyone learn me here....

 

[Frankenchevy]

The nose slightly lower is normal. Tired springs may exacerbate this. The higher spring rate may be for big block trucks.

 

[C10MixMaster]

spring rate 843# per inch of compression or 1060# per inch of compression. f44 big 10 is most likley the heavier 1060 of the two and will give you a stiffer ride. in theory the softer spring is longer so installed should give the same ride height.

 

[78C10BigTen]

spring rate 843# per inch of compression or 1060# per inch of compression. f44 big 10 is most likley the heavier 1060 of the two and will give you a stiffer ride. in theory the softer spring is longer so installed should give the same ride height.

It is a big ten but not a big block. Id really like it to look level. It definately has a rake to the front. Thanks for clarifying the rates. How hard do you think the 1060 will right

 

[78C10BigTen]

Was there a big block option in a big ten in 78? @Keith Seymore

 

[C10MixMaster]

It is a big ten but not a big block. Id really like it to look level. It definately has a rake to the front. Thanks for clarifying the rates. How hard do you think the 1060 will right

the big 10 came with a straight six stock and the heavy springs. a big block required the heavy springs upgrade for the standard chassis. yes 78 had big blocks in c10s. it will ride like a truck lol.. i definitely feel the road fortunately my seat are soft