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Old Jun 30, 2017 | 02:42 PM
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Can someone tell me the difference on front springs between Big Block & Small Block??
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Spring size/color/length

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Rating. Big block springs are stiffer to accommodate the additional weight of the big block.
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if you need detailed information for a particular year try this site

https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-...tion-kits.html
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I found a guy that has a corvette bone yard. He has a bunch but doesn't know the difference between small block & big block. Wondering about Spring size, Color, Number of springs
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Originally Posted by Timog156
...I found a guy that has a corvette bone yard. He has a bunch but doesn't know the difference between small block & big block. Wondering about Spring size, Color, Number of springs...
Originals had identifying tags on them. If the junkyard owner is pulling springs for anything after 74, they are not big block springs.
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Just a thought. Not knowing what you are trying to accomplish. Once you have the car apart enough to replace the springs. I would replace the springs with new springs so that you know what your dealing with. 2 spring from unknown vehicles might give you different results at each wheel?
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