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jman-67-383
Apr 11th, 05, 9:24 AM
2 Questions;

1. how do I know if I need to replace me front coil springs? they look fine, and they are the same height when I measure them.

2. they measure 18 inches long, how much would I cut off for a 2" drop?

Thanks for your help,

Herb
Apr 11th, 05, 1:32 PM
http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86111

Why not buy the right springs for the drop/ They aren't that expensive.

Hoovestol
Apr 13th, 05, 12:23 PM
If your car feels like you are driving a big waterbed down the road, chances are new springs will help.

I agree with Herb. I ordered 1/2 inch front drop custom springs from Coilsprings.com They were very nice.

Bomber '67
Apr 13th, 05, 9:34 PM
Hoovestol has it right.

For more choices than you thought were possible see: http://www.classiccarsprings.com/springrates.html
I believe they are all Moog spring numbers.

My '65's front springs are stamped C03P6200 on the upper tail, just use the last 4 digits for the chart.

Cutting springs should be a last ditch no money option - there are too many good spring choices that will not sacrifice ride quality like cutting a spring will do.

Thomas