Kubs

I'm looking for some before and after pictures of those who have lowered the front with the 550lb coil springs. Post a picture and where you got them (Van Steel, VBP, cut stock, etc), and how much you had to cut off (if any). Thanks!

palmbeachvette76

I ordered the VB&P 550 springs close to 5 years ago before I painted the car and they made a huge difference in the stance of the car. Took a few hours to install them and 8" rear lowering bolts.




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After

rajin cajin

I coil off bottom of spring cut.

Kubs

Thanks guys! I like the look palmbeach!

Rajin - so you just cut the stock spring 1 coil? Do you have the gymkhana springs?

The front of my car is really soft so I would like to stiffen as well.

rajin cajin

I just cut one coil off of the factory small block springs. Nothing else as of yet. However, I deleted AC and Power steering. I wanted to get the 17 inch wheels on before moving forward with anything else (like cutting additional coil).

The Punisher

550 springs from VB&P. Cut half a coil

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After

Kubs

Thanks Punisher! What tire size are you running? That seems like a lot of drop for a spring that only is supposed to lower 1". I dont think my car sits as high as yours from the start.

This is mine with a 25.5" tall tire.

resdoggie

I cut one coil off my Gymkhana springs. It lowered the front 2".

Kubs

Thanks for that! I think I recall you posting pictures in another thread. You car used to sit really high in the front.

resdoggie

Yes it did but a lot of weight was removed from the front end. I had a 3-1/2" gap between the top of the tire and the upper fender arch. Now its a bit more than an inch.

Richard Daugird

I've said it before, but I love those wheels Kubs. With the right stance, the car will look tough even before you paint it.

leadfoot4

I did this 20 years ago, to the '79 that my wife had at the time.....VB&P 360 springs, with 1/2 coil cut.

The Punisher

I am running sumitomo 245/50/17

Kubs

Thanks man! I like to think it does but it's always nice to hear it from others!

OK so about an inch taller than mine. Thanks.

I ordered VBP 550lb springs and I'm going install them as is for now. Once I get the flares on and cover the front wheel a little more, I might cut half a coil or so.

Thanks everyone for the help! If others read this feel free to post pictures. Ill update when I get my springs.

PatsLs1vette

Heres mine with vb&p 550 with 1 1/2 coils removed on 255/50/17 nittos and 12 inch long rear bolts with 275/50/17 and flares.

Kubs

Wow 1.5 coils? That seems like a lot. Did it sit super high before?

PatsLs1vette

Yeah I put an ls motor in it so it sat too high for me

Kubs

Ahh yes. That would take a bunch of weight off the nose.

With that much spring removed, and less weight up front, how noticeable was the increase in spring rate?

resdoggie

12" rear spring bolts? Do the bottoms scrape the pavement?

PatsLs1vette

Handles really good and no I still have room .There the ones from vette brake products for the c4's