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Old Nov 30, 2016 | 09:25 PM
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Hi Guys,

Looking into front coil overs. Are Van Steel and speed direct plug and play? Do they fit in the stock place without modification. I have a 1971. I'm getting VBP double mounted spring for the back.

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I recently installed a set from Viking on my '67. I've got some photo's and details of the install in this thread.

http://bench-racer.com/forum/project...tte-go-airborn



They've worked great for me!


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Originally Posted by 427hotrod
i recently installed a set from viking on my '67. I've got some photo's and details of the install in this thread.

http://bench-racer.com/forum/project...tte-go-airborn



they've worked great for me!


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nice!!!
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Are you talking about the semi-coilovers or the coilovers?

These are from Vansteel- Oh BTW ask for a 10% Corvette Forum Discount-

Semi- coilovers- use the stock A-Arms



Coilovers-

DSCN0812.jpg~original

bolted right on-

DSCN5146





Have you thought about the rear coilovers as well? Not much more then going w/ a spring and less issues w/ tire clearance.



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coil overs, but I guess I would have to buy the arms to. Thats to expensive. The semi can you adjust ride height and comfort?
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