Front spring choices
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Butler Pa
Front spring choices
I'm getting a little tired of the rough ride from the 550# front springs I have, not to mention that the left side sits 1/2" lower than the right side. I have 502, aluminum heads, intake and water pump. Manual brakes and steering and no AC.
Is there a noticeable difference in ride between the 550# and 460# springs, or should I just go with the stock springs? At this point my main objective is ride comfort.
Except for the lean, I like the ride height I have now. Will this change with either of the other springs?
Thanks, Bob
Is there a noticeable difference in ride between the 550# and 460# springs, or should I just go with the stock springs? At this point my main objective is ride comfort.
Except for the lean, I like the ride height I have now. Will this change with either of the other springs?
Thanks, Bob
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Burlington wisconsin
I'm getting a little tired of the rough ride from the 550# front springs I have, not to mention that the left side sits 1/2" lower than the right side. I have 502, aluminum heads, intake and water pump. Manual brakes and steering and no AC.
Is there a noticeable difference in ride between the 550# and 460# springs, or should I just go with the stock springs? At this point my main objective is ride comfort.
Except for the lean, I like the ride height I have now. Will this change with either of the other springs?
Thanks, Bob
Is there a noticeable difference in ride between the 550# and 460# springs, or should I just go with the stock springs? At this point my main objective is ride comfort.
Except for the lean, I like the ride height I have now. Will this change with either of the other springs?
Thanks, Bob
The hieght difference you mentioned may be caused by the location of each spring tail (end of coil) as to thier pockets in the control arms. If they are not oriented the same this will cause one side to sit different. VB&P recomends the coil ends to be in the control arm pockets of the lower control arms and let the tops be where they end up. Mine were installed with the ends in the top pockets, either way just make sure both sides are done the same.
Last edited by cherrybombc3; May 5, 2009 at 10:23 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Austin TX
I've built 10-11 cars, mostly 1st Gen Camaros, and like many, I used to think stiff springs, fast shocks and big fat sway bars were the ticket.
I was two out of three, at least for my tastes. Now I build 'em with soft (stock) springs, fast shocks (usually Bilstein HD's in front) and fat sway bars. Perfect for me.
The cars still handle far better than the factory set-up and yet the comfort level is great.
Here's the best place to purchase replacement springs. They can duplicate your originals:
www.detroitspring.com
FWIW
I was two out of three, at least for my tastes. Now I build 'em with soft (stock) springs, fast shocks (usually Bilstein HD's in front) and fat sway bars. Perfect for me.
The cars still handle far better than the factory set-up and yet the comfort level is great.
Here's the best place to purchase replacement springs. They can duplicate your originals:
www.detroitspring.com
FWIW
Advanced
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Also changed to the 460 front springs last year. Ride is good for me, car sits slightly lower now but still ok. It´s a 1972 BB.
Here is a picture of both springs, on top the original one and the 460 below:
Here is a picture of both springs, on top the original one and the 460 below:
Last edited by 72-454; May 5, 2009 at 04:05 PM.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 6,505
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From: Butler Pa
I've built 10-11 cars, mostly 1st Gen Camaros, and like many, I used to think stiff springs, fast shocks and big fat sway bars were the ticket.
I was two out of three, at least for my tastes. Now I build 'em with soft (stock) springs, fast shocks (usually Bilstein HD's in front) and fat sway bars. Perfect for me.
I was two out of three, at least for my tastes. Now I build 'em with soft (stock) springs, fast shocks (usually Bilstein HD's in front) and fat sway bars. Perfect for me.
The cars still handle far better than the factory set-up and yet the comfort level is great.
Here's the best place to purchase replacement springs. They can duplicate your originals:
www.detroitspring.com
FWIW
Here's the best place to purchase replacement springs. They can duplicate your originals:
www.detroitspring.com
FWIW
