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Old Jan 4, 2025 | 12:41 PM
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1969 L46 convertible.
I think my springs has been cut sometime back.

I want to buy a correct set of lowering spring to the front (I have 8" bolt rear)
But I don't know much much lowering I will get for 2" or 3"
Can anyone upload pictures, so I can see the effect of 2 and 3" lowering springs?

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I'm thinking about something like this, 2" drop.

1963-1982 Corvette StreetGRIP Lowering Coil Springs - Dual Rate - Pair
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Here’s a pic with 2” dual rate lowering springs from Ridetech with 27” diameter tires. Some guys go lower by cutting the coils. I tried smaller diameter tires, but the the oil pan scraped going over relatively small speed bumps. The 27” also fill the wheel wells better, IMO. Ridetech has rubber spacers available to raise back up 1”, if necessary.
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Originally Posted by Kerschmolar
Here’s a pic with 2” dual rate lowering springs from Ridetech with 27” diameter tires. Some guys go lower by cutting the coils. I tried smaller diameter tires, but the the oil pan scraped going over relatively small speed bumps. The 27” also fill the wheel wells better, IMO. Ridetech has rubber spacers available to raise back up 1”, if necessary.
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I looks like 3" will be VERY low?

Sorry for not saying, but 15" std corvette rims, with 235-60-15 26" in diameter (255 rear)
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I cut one coil off of a new set of medium rate springs. You should be aware shortening them stiffens them. Got the ride height I wanted





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Originally Posted by ignatz
I cut one coil off of a new set of medium rate springs. You should be aware shortening them stiffens them. Got the ride height I wanted




Thanks for sharing, looks really nice
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Moog 5762 (474 lb.) with a 1/2 coil cut.



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Moog 5762 (474 lb.) with a 1/2 coil cut.


Also looks really good
Thx for sharing.....
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