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Old Jan 12, 2002 | 10:58 PM
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hi all, i'm new to the forum. maybe some of you can help me out though. i want to drop the front of my '81 1-1.5". i can't find anyone who has drop spindles, any one know of where i can find some? i don't want to cut the springs or screw up the suspension geometry, any ideas?
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Old Jan 13, 2002 | 05:59 AM
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No drops available to my knowledge, cut the springs by one turn.
No cutters, just sawing! Applying Hheat changes the springs structure.
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Old Jan 13, 2002 | 12:44 PM
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Several of the Vette parts suppliers offer springs which will lower the car the amount you want. They are typically stiffer, Gymkana type springs though. Also, the Vette Brakes transverse spring system will allow you adjust ride height as well.
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Old Jan 13, 2002 | 07:43 PM
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I put in the F41 springs from VB. It dropped the front end by almost two inches. I am also running 17x8.5 wheels with low profile tires. Looks very good.
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Old Jan 13, 2002 | 10:20 PM
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an all cast iron big block will drop it down a little. :jester

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