Suspension dilemma
08-25-2015, 02:18 AM
#1
Suspension dilemma
1975 coupe
463HP 383
Almost finished restoring/resto-modding
Since I have to rebuild the trailing arms, I've decided to do the suspension at the same time. The car sits high, so I would like to lower it. I have run into some money, so I think I have 3 options:
1) Keep the stock rear steel spring and get longer bolts
Replace the front springs with 550# springs
KYB gas adjust shocks that I have sitting on a shelf in the garage
This will cost me about $100
2)550# front springs
360# rear composite spring
Set of new shocks (Bilstein? )
This will cost me $700-$800
3) Go all out and do front semi-coilovers and rear coilovers
This will cost me @$1,800-$2000
What do you guys think?
463HP 383
Almost finished restoring/resto-modding
Since I have to rebuild the trailing arms, I've decided to do the suspension at the same time. The car sits high, so I would like to lower it. I have run into some money, so I think I have 3 options:
1) Keep the stock rear steel spring and get longer bolts
Replace the front springs with 550# springs
KYB gas adjust shocks that I have sitting on a shelf in the garage
This will cost me about $100
2)550# front springs
360# rear composite spring
Set of new shocks (Bilstein? )
This will cost me $700-$800
3) Go all out and do front semi-coilovers and rear coilovers
This will cost me @$1,800-$2000
What do you guys think?
08-25-2015, 06:52 AM
#3
Drifting
How about another option, or opinion
I'm running Speed Directs, front coilovers, 400LB springs, double adjustable. This kit consists of Viking Shocks, Van Steel Springs and nice aluminum pieces to put it all together, ride height is fully adjustable. Ride is fantastic, cost to my door $675
In the rear I'm running the VPB 330LB mono leaf composite spring and delco shocks, 8" spring bolts. Again very nice ride and also some weight savings over the steel spring.
Most guys like running the Bilstien shocks, very good quality, but some say a harder ride. Happy decision making.
I'm running Speed Directs, front coilovers, 400LB springs, double adjustable. This kit consists of Viking Shocks, Van Steel Springs and nice aluminum pieces to put it all together, ride height is fully adjustable. Ride is fantastic, cost to my door $675
In the rear I'm running the VPB 330LB mono leaf composite spring and delco shocks, 8" spring bolts. Again very nice ride and also some weight savings over the steel spring.
Most guys like running the Bilstien shocks, very good quality, but some say a harder ride. Happy decision making.
08-25-2015, 10:40 AM
#4
Dr. Detroit
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Cut a coil out of the fronts?
It will lower it 1 1/4 inches and increase spring rate.
I did this on my 69' 427/400.....it had newer Moog coils in it and was way too high....installed new shocks and it handled great!
Buy the shocks and monoleaf spring with the longer bolts.....
Install bigger sway bar on front and rear (if you have a rear) with urethane mount points......
You could save a ton of cash $$$$$$.
Just an opinion.
Jebby
It will lower it 1 1/4 inches and increase spring rate.
I did this on my 69' 427/400.....it had newer Moog coils in it and was way too high....installed new shocks and it handled great!
Buy the shocks and monoleaf spring with the longer bolts.....
Install bigger sway bar on front and rear (if you have a rear) with urethane mount points......
You could save a ton of cash $$$$$$.
Just an opinion.
Jebby
