What sort of issues or problems would a car experience that would mean that it is ready for new springs?

A mechanic friend of mine says that as long as the ride height is OK, the springs are fine.

Is that the main reason that people change out springs, to alter ride height?

My car sits level enough, and I don't have any strong desire to alter the ride height. But the car was originally a small block, and now has a big block. The front springs have spacers bolted into them, I assume to compensate for the additional weight of the new motor (I bought it this way).

Whole front suspension just got rebuilt, and new shocks on all 4 corners. New steering gear too.

Given all of this, am I going to notice any real difference with new springs?

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Fritz W.
<A HREF="http://www.gigem.com" TARGET=_blank>1972 Chevelle SS Convertible
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TC #1970
ACES #05570

Mostly, it's metal fatigue. These cars are over thirty years old. Those springs have been flexing for a long time. Sometimes new springs are needed to get the car to sit level, sometimes the suspension bottoms out even of small bumps, or sometimes the ride has become soft and mushy.

for me, i changed mine for a combination of lower ride height and stiffer/higher performance reasons.

i was able to lower my car and at the same time, create a better suspension that will take corners much better and decrease tire wear.

thanks.

l. garcia