Lowering my 73
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Melting Slicks
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From: Pineville Kentucky
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Lowering my 73
Will new shorter coil springs (F-41?) lower my BB 73? I just installed 17" TT II's with 245 45's and would like to eliminate the space between wheel well and tire. If so, how big of a job is this? Type of springs? Tricks?
Melting Slicks
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From: Gig Harbor Wa
The 550lb springs will lower the front about 1". You can also cut the stock springs removing 1 coil will drop it about 1-1.5".
It is pretty easy to change the springs. There have been a few different methods discussed on the forum before. Do a search and see what you can come up with.
It is pretty easy to change the springs. There have been a few different methods discussed on the forum before. Do a search and see what you can come up with.
Melting Slicks
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From: Fairport NY
Originally Posted by 70 LS1
The 550lb springs will lower the front about 1". You can also cut the stock springs removing 1 coil will drop it about 1-1.5".
It is pretty easy to change the springs. There have been a few different methods discussed on the forum before. Do a search and see what you can come up with.
It is pretty easy to change the springs. There have been a few different methods discussed on the forum before. Do a search and see what you can come up with.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Shore NJ
Originally Posted by Red73
I would start with the 550lb springs first. If you need to cut your springs I would only cut a quarter of a coil at a time. You don't want to cut to much and be too low unless you want to buy another set of springs.
I just recently changed the springs, having a small block/AC I went with the 460's. With 245R60/15 tires I ended up cutting 13" off total, but in two sessions. The 550's will be the choice for you, installed they should bring your front down 1", as Red73 stated you dont want to cut too much off, also depending what mods you have made and options (aluminum heads, A/C, lighter components) cutting the springs should be done sparingly. BTW the outside spring measures 16 1/4" with a cloth tape......good luck, it's a fairly easy job, just installing, removing, cutting and re installing is time consuming....
Melting Slicks
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From: Long Island New York
Originally Posted by Red73
I would start with the 550lb springs first. If you need to cut your springs I would only cut a quarter of a coil at a time. You don't want to cut to much and be too low unless you want to buy another set of springs.
I just bought VBP 550 lb. springs for mine, 1"-1-1/2" drop. 
