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Mar 10, 2007 | 11:31 PM

strokervette

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Still Not Low Enough

Now that I got my insurance and reg I was able to drive around a bit to try and settle the front springs but they didn't budge. I'm just under 30" on the Pass side and 29 1/2" on the drivers side. I cut a tad past 1 3/4 coils on the drivers side and a tad past 2 coils on the pass side with the #213 moroso trick springs to try and even it out. I noticed that these springs' diameter are smaller than the stock springs and I think that they are not fully sitting in the pockets. I even rounded off the tops of the top coil thinking it would seat better but it didn't. I even left the sway bar off because it seems that it binds up things.

Should I cut another half a coil on both sides or what?

Mar 11, 2007 | 10:41 AM

'Bochawa72

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Got any pics?
-CR

Mar 11, 2007 | 11:00 AM

strokervette

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If I cut more, the pass side gets it the most because its a half inch higher right now. Right after breakfast I'm going out there and going to cut 3/4 of a coil off pass side and 1/2 coil off of drivers side. I'll let everybody know what happens.

Mar 11, 2007 | 11:52 AM

Gordonm

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What have you got to lose. The springs are already cut so keep going. I would make surethey are seated in the spring pockets.

Mar 11, 2007 | 01:09 PM

White 68

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If I were you I,d buy the used set of 550,s in the for sale section He,s asking 40 bucks and will put you closer then 29.5

Mar 11, 2007 | 05:04 PM

enkeivette

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Originally Posted by White 68

If I were you I,d buy the used set of 550,s in the for sale section He,s asking 40 bucks and will put you closer then 29.5

550s should put you just above 27.

Mar 11, 2007 | 06:24 PM

Glassbowtie77

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Originally Posted by torqvette

550s should put you just above 27.

I'm at 27.5" with my 550's, I think the the height is perfect. I would get the 550's if you don't mind the slightly harsher ride.

Mar 11, 2007 | 08:10 PM

strokervette

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Well thanks for the advise guys, but I did manage to get my desired ride height today. I ended up cutting one more coil off of each spring and now I'm at 27 3/4 at each side. I'm really happy now that both side are even. The springs were probably not in the pockets correctly because I wasn't cutting an entire coil off at a time, I just couldn't get the thing to seat otherwise. I was a little nervous at first to cut a whole coil but it ended up being just right. It looks like the tire is in the wheel well a little too much but nothing rubs and I am getting 245/60 front tires next anyway. And 255/60 in the rear. Thanks again!