Front coil springs
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Woodland California
The first thing I did when I got the 75 was the front end.
New upper and lower bushings, ball joints and shocks.
The springs came out easily when I took the ball joint apart.
They went back in with just a little work.
The ride is great down the road and mushy in the harder corners.
It rides better than my 1990 and corners nothing like it.
A stiffer ride is okay I just don't want to feel every little bump and better cornering is a must.
I have a new 7 leaf rear spring to install. The coil change for the front with new wider tires should be a big step in the right direction.
I'm thinking about cutting one coil of my springs in the front but may just go with the #555's.
I think they will be close to the same spring when cut.
Wheels will be here in 8 more days then it's on.
Thanks every body
Ralph
New upper and lower bushings, ball joints and shocks.
The springs came out easily when I took the ball joint apart.
They went back in with just a little work.
The ride is great down the road and mushy in the harder corners.
It rides better than my 1990 and corners nothing like it.
A stiffer ride is okay I just don't want to feel every little bump and better cornering is a must.
I have a new 7 leaf rear spring to install. The coil change for the front with new wider tires should be a big step in the right direction.
I'm thinking about cutting one coil of my springs in the front but may just go with the #555's.
I think they will be close to the same spring when cut.
Wheels will be here in 8 more days then it's on.
Thanks every body
Ralph
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