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Old 05-13-2005, 10:17 AM
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Question, my 78 sits up too high in the front, probably about 2 inches too high. First of all, is this common, I'm pretty sure it's an original car, I got it from the original owner. Anywho, I'd like to drop it down about two inches to get it to look right, any ideas on how much I should expect to pay a shop to uninstall the springs...cut them...and then re-install. I'm sure I could probably do it on my own, but would rather just take it somewhere to get it done...any ideas...thanks!!!
Old 05-13-2005, 10:34 AM
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I'm going to guess $300...
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Are you sure the front is high, and not the rear is too low?

Another option, drop in a big block, extra weight should cause a little more squat in the front.
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I am starting to not like the way my 78 sits too. I am going to cut mine myself, though.
vettefan311 -- Can you throw a tape from the center of the wheels wells to the ground and post the results?
I sit at 28 1/2" up front and 27 1/2" in back. I am going to cut one full coil out and hope the fronts drop 1 1/2".


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Originally Posted by MotownPaceCar
I am starting to not like the way my 78 sits too. I am going to cut mine myself, though.
vettefan311 -- Can you throw a tape from the center of the wheels wells to the ground and post the results?
I sit at 28 1/2" up front and 27 1/2" in back. I am going to cut one full coil out and hope the fronts drop 1 1/2".
I guess it's a matter of personal taste. To me, your's is right and looks good that way. My 76 is sitting at 28 1/2" in the front and just a little higher in the back.

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