F41 front spring question
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F41 front spring question
I put F41 springs in the front of the 71 a while back and I love the ride but the front is much lower that the old springs were. Should I have put those Poly spacers in under the springs? It sits really low and looks pretty tough but its lower than any other vette I have ever seen. I had to put long bolts in the rear spring to level it out.
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What is your measurement from the center of the fender lip to the ground. I have the 550s in my car which are the same as F41 and it did lower it but it is sitting just about right. I think mine is right around 26.5 inches. Check yours.
In fact,they are one inch shorter...
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Originally Posted by Gordonm
What is your measurement from the center of the fender lip to the ground. I have the 550s in my car which are the same as F41 and it did lower it but it is sitting just about right. I think mine is right around 26.5 inches. Check yours.
Gordonm,
26 is about what I have but I also use 235/60s that lower it even more. Are you using the 330lb rear spring too, and did you have to use the 8" bolts in the rear to level it? Or just run it with stock bolts? I would like to trade in the 235s for 255/60 but I am afraid the extra width will rub when I turn. What size tires are you using?
Thanks,
Don
