Lowering front end

Posted: 4/12/08 10:02am Message 1 of 14

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hvb79

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Vette(s): 1979 - Light Custom - Lamborghini Orange

New member with a dumb question.

I would like to lower the front end of my 79 about an inch.

Any ideas?

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Posted: 4/12/08 3:16pm Message 2 of 14

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Vette(s): 1979 L82 4 speed Scat 383 crank 190 cc Procomp Aluminum Heads 202 160 stainless valves GM Powder metal rods Speedpro H860CP Hypereutectic pistons 280 cam hydralic HEI Pro comp 1.6 roller rockers Mighty Demon 750 Sanderson CC1AP Hedders.

I see the 550lb springs are an inch shorter but I don't think the ride height is affected. You might be looking at the adjustable coil over over some other suspension mod. I seen a 79 at the swap meet just recently and his was low. He had the VB&P suspension kit on it. Why do you want to lower the front?

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Vette(s): 1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.

I put the 550lbs. springs in my car and the front is higher than it was before.

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You could take your coils out and cut 1 ring off. Be sure to use a cut off wheel, not a torch. Go to a Spring Shop the have catalogs for all spring heights, inside, outside diameters, spring rates and wire size.

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Last year I put a ZZ-4 in and my front end was higher than I liked, so I did what Dave suggested, I cut off one ring from my springs. It took 5 metal cutting blades and a sawsall but I finally got them cut. phew

A cut off wheel maybe easier!! My car does look better and I still hope it will settle even a little more and look even better. Good luck Smile

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For some reason, the front end on my car is slightly higher and I would like its stance better if it was lowered a bit.

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Thanks for the advice.

Did the shortening of the coil affect the ride a all?

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Vette(s): 1979 L82 4 speed Scat 383 crank 190 cc Procomp Aluminum Heads 202 160 stainless valves GM Powder metal rods Speedpro H860CP Hypereutectic pistons 280 cam hydralic HEI Pro comp 1.6 roller rockers Mighty Demon 750 Sanderson CC1AP Hedders.

Since your local you can give these guys a shout, Right Way Spring Co 2545 Jefferson Avenue, Tacoma Wa, I had them put new cushions and bands on my leafs. The guy there was smart, knew a lot about vette's too. I may have to do the same thing if mine don't settle down, It's sitting a little high in the front with the new engine, but I just put it all back together new shocks etc..so I want to see if mellow out a little.