Properly lowering front/rear suspension
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Properly lowering front/rear suspension
Three years ago, I had lowered my front end by cutting the stock springs about a coil and a half. The rear, I had installed 10" spring bolts. I have driven the car approx 80 miles since then (to/from a couple of shows).
I noticed that the front has finally sagged and the rear had always seemed 'bouncy' on th freeway.
Well my car turns 25 in January and I want to get the car all registered and 'drivable'. However, I would like to maintain its low stance.
I would like to get some advice on how to 'properly' lower the front and rear end. Are 'correct' lower springs the only way to go on the front? How about the rear? How do I determine if my rear leaf spring is shot?
Is there like coil over conversion kit where I could fine tune the ride height?
RON
Houston
I noticed that the front has finally sagged and the rear had always seemed 'bouncy' on th freeway.
Well my car turns 25 in January and I want to get the car all registered and 'drivable'. However, I would like to maintain its low stance.
I would like to get some advice on how to 'properly' lower the front and rear end. Are 'correct' lower springs the only way to go on the front? How about the rear? How do I determine if my rear leaf spring is shot?
Is there like coil over conversion kit where I could fine tune the ride height?
RON
Houston
Last edited by 82Red; Dec 28, 2006 at 08:07 PM.
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I know there are some suspension gurus here who will eventually respond for you. I'm not one of them, but can advise you to call VB&P as they are helpfull, a suppoting vendor here on the forum and will come highly recommended by many forum members here. Good luck with it!
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I know there are some suspension gurus here who will eventually respond for you. I'm not one of them, but can advise you to call VB&P as they are helpfull, a suppoting vendor here on the forum and will come highly recommended by many forum members here. Good luck with it!
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I know there are some suspension gurus here who will eventually respond for you. I'm not one of them, but can advise you to call VB&P as they are helpfull, a suppoting vendor here on the forum and will come highly recommended by many forum members here. Good luck with it!
