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Topic: Lowering front end

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Lowering front end

Posted: 4/14/08 10:01am Message 11 of 14
VetteSpecialties
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Vette(s): 70 LT1 coupe, 69 350 HP coupe, 69 390HP 427 coupe, 71 LS5 convert, 85 coupe, 93 coupe
In theory, cutting a coil should stiffen the ride.  In practice, you will probably not notice unless you cut quite a few.

Larry



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Lowering front end

Posted: 4/14/08 2:07pm Message 12 of 14
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I had bilstein shocks put on the front end with new bushings, rocker arms, etc. everything new as possible. The shocks make my 77 set up higher than I like, I do like the way suncoutrys 76 looks. I paid so much for those dang shocks, $98.00 each, then I say them in Ecklers mag. for $85.00 each. I was very pissed at my mechanic. I feel like some one saw me coming dressed as an idiot. I think I'm going to try the 550 lb. springs. Gene


Lowering front end

Posted: 4/14/08 2:32pm Message 13 of 14
79rebuild
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Yelm, WA - USA
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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 threw the 550lb springs should not affect ride height out there based on what I read from Corvette Americas parts description. Now I'm interested in it I'm going to make some calls and see what people say.




Lowering front end

Posted: 4/18/08 7:43am Message 14 of 14
hvb79
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Vette(s): 1979 - Light Custom - Lamborghini Orange

I also like the way suncountry's stance looks.

I might just trying clipping off one coil and if that doesn't do the trick, I'll try the 550 lb springs.
 
Thanks everyone!



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