Coil Spring Spacers 1982
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From: ROSEBRUGH ALBERTA
Coil Spring Spacers 1982
I have powder coated my A-arm suspension parts and installing new lighter coils springs to match the front end weight of my car. I went from the stock 460# spring to the lighter one to fit a 1968.
I'm looking for advice to install or not install the coil spring spacers.
The new spring is about 3 inches shorter is all.
Could the coil spring spacer help to maintain the ride height that could be lost with the installation of a shorter spring?
The coil spring spacers could protect the powder coat from damage.
True or false?
Thx, John
I'm looking for advice to install or not install the coil spring spacers.
The new spring is about 3 inches shorter is all.
Could the coil spring spacer help to maintain the ride height that could be lost with the installation of a shorter spring?
The coil spring spacers could protect the powder coat from damage.
True or false?
Thx, John
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Are you talking like a twist in coil spacer? Or a kind if 'flower pot' that would add overall height?
Do you know where the ride height is currently? Or are you speculating it'll be too short before install and wanting to add before it's together ?
Do you know where the ride height is currently? Or are you speculating it'll be too short before install and wanting to add before it's together ?
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The 474# springs should give you a ride height close to stock.
Because the spring rate is higher than stock, the same load compresses the new springs less, so the installed height will be the same.
You may want to tape a coil spring insulator on the top of each spring before you install them to improve the NVH. Look at a Metro BN110. Or a Moog K160044.
Because the spring rate is higher than stock, the same load compresses the new springs less, so the installed height will be the same.
You may want to tape a coil spring insulator on the top of each spring before you install them to improve the NVH. Look at a Metro BN110. Or a Moog K160044.
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From: ROSEBRUGH ALBERTA
I was thinking about adding a spacer that would fit over the spring and would protect from wear and tear on the A-arm plus it could add a little height.
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From: ROSEBRUGH ALBERTA
The 474# springs should give you a ride height close to stock.
Because the spring rate is higher than stock, the same load compresses the new springs less, so the installed height will be the same.
You may want to tape a coil spring insulator on the top of each spring before you install them to improve the NVH. Look at a Metro BN110. Or a Moog K160044.
Because the spring rate is higher than stock, the same load compresses the new springs less, so the installed height will be the same.
You may want to tape a coil spring insulator on the top of each spring before you install them to improve the NVH. Look at a Metro BN110. Or a Moog K160044.
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I have powder coated my A-arm suspension parts and installing new lighter coils springs to match the front end weight of my car. I went from the stock 460# spring to the lighter one to fit a 1968.
I'm looking for advice to install or not install the coil spring spacers.
The new spring is about 3 inches shorter is all.
Could the coil spring spacer help to maintain the ride height that could be lost with the installation of a shorter spring?
The coil spring spacers could protect the powder coat from damage.
True or false?
Thx, John
I'm looking for advice to install or not install the coil spring spacers.
The new spring is about 3 inches shorter is all.
Could the coil spring spacer help to maintain the ride height that could be lost with the installation of a shorter spring?
The coil spring spacers could protect the powder coat from damage.
True or false?
Thx, John
FRONT SPRINGS - think this is correct in both 68 and 69 year models
327/350 (no A/C) - Part #3931823 - "HS" - 250 lbs/in
327/350 (with A/C) - Part #3931824 - "HT" - 264 lbs/in
427/454 (no A/C) - Part #3931825 - "HU" - 284 lbs/in
427/454 (with A/C) - Part #3931826 - "HV" - 325 lbs/in
F41 (all) - Part #3832518 - "EA" - 550 lbs/in
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From: ROSEBRUGH ALBERTA
There wasn't a stock 460# front spring. VB&P makes a one inch spacer that fits down in the A-arm for their one inch shorter ride height 460 and 550 springs.
FRONT SPRINGS - think this is correct in both 68 and 69 year models
327/350 (no A/C) - Part #3931823 - "HS" - 250 lbs/in
327/350 (with A/C) - Part #3931824 - "HT" - 264 lbs/in
427/454 (no A/C) - Part #3931825 - "HU" - 284 lbs/in
427/454 (with A/C) - Part #3931826 - "HV" - 325 lbs/in
F41 (all) - Part #3832518 - "EA" - 550 lbs/in
FRONT SPRINGS - think this is correct in both 68 and 69 year models
327/350 (no A/C) - Part #3931823 - "HS" - 250 lbs/in
327/350 (with A/C) - Part #3931824 - "HT" - 264 lbs/in
427/454 (no A/C) - Part #3931825 - "HU" - 284 lbs/in
427/454 (with A/C) - Part #3931826 - "HV" - 325 lbs/in
F41 (all) - Part #3832518 - "EA" - 550 lbs/in
I found a 327 convertible that had almost identical weight and therefore ordered the new springs. The Corvette America Part number is 36831
I believe the weight on my front suspension is 1710 lbs.
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The factory never offered a 460# spring, but the aftermarket does make them.
The stock front springs on the C3 all came in at about 260 to 300 lb/in, depending on the year. The Gymkhana/F41 package included 550# front springs.
The stock front springs on the C3 all came in at about 260 to 300 lb/in, depending on the year. The Gymkhana/F41 package included 550# front springs.
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From: ROSEBRUGH ALBERTA
They still have the green tag on them,...says "BDH" . Does that help to identify.