Ok I need some help once again on my 66 chevelle,has anyone used a set of the opg 3" lowering springs?and if so could you send a photo.I want to lower the car but i don't know if the springs will actually lower the car that much,I have ccp1.5 all around and replaced the body bushings and now it sits to high.i have a big block in it now but i want to lower it with the 3'' springs.It has the stock height spindles,I am running a 245/40/18 tire so tire rubbing should not be a problem,i want to do all four springs.Also i was thinking of ordering the front spring for a small block ,I am thinking that that will lower the car to the height in the front, it has a 396 in it.Please also let me know if you have had any problems with the springs..I don't want use drop spindles with lowering springs i have heard of problems with trying to align the car with that combo:beers:
66 lowering springs
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I had trouble with 3" lowering springs with full length headers dragging.
Tony
3" Is way to much believe me I know from experience
Looks awesome but not drivable
I had to go 2" in the back & as for the front used 2" drop spindles with 1" springs
with no alignment problems but I did use global west A-arms
And even going this rout I have to roll over speed bumps with a little scrape from the headers & I have a small block
Don't forget to get a good set of lowering shocks it's a must when you go 2" or more.
Good luck bro
1964 Chevelle
1969 Olds Cutlass
Keeping it fast&low!!:beers:
3" Is way to much believe me I know from experience
Looks awesome but not drivable
I had to go 2" in the back & as for the front used 2" drop spindles with 1" springs
with no alignment problems but I did use global west A-arms
And even going this rout I have to roll over speed bumps with a little scrape from the headers & I have a small block
Don't forget to get a good set of lowering shocks it's a must when you go 2" or more.
Good luck bro
1964 Chevelle
1969 Olds Cutlass
Keeping it fast&low!!:beers:
I have shorty headers,I don't think i will have a problem when i had them installed they made sure they tucked them up.Other wise did you have any other problems?When i bought the ccp lowering springs i also bought the lower shocks also
Yes with 3" springs in the back you can also forget about using that back seat
And I only have a 7 & 4 year old boys back there
And I only have a 7 & 4 year old boys back there
Tony what size wheels are you running?
Fronts=18x8,4.75 bs on 245/40/18
rear=18x9,5.25bs on285/40/18
Rocket racing booster
1966 chevelle 12 bolt rear with disc brakes
rear=18x9,5.25bs on285/40/18
Rocket racing booster
1966 chevelle 12 bolt rear with disc brakes
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