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Thank you all. I'll just cut the coil in front and get longer bolts in rear. Is changing the coils a tough job? Anyone done it?
I feel very safe using a heavy-duty ratchet strap along with the spring compressor. It’ll work with just the compressor, but I’ve heard stories about the compressor breaking and the spring flying across the room. Here’s a pic with the spring ready to come out. Dual rate springs reduce body-lean in hard cornering without compromising ride quality. These lowered the fender lip to 27 5/8” with 27” dia tires.
My 75 cruiser is 27" in the back & 27 3/8" in the front. There's too much gap above the tires (205 65R 15) so when these wear I'll go with something a little wider & taller.
Being a road/hywy cruiser a little more ground clearance is fine with me.... (I've already had to replace the oil pan from a previous owners mishap)... 1st look. Purchased it afterwards..
I bought coilovers and longer bolts myself I have yet to install but Ive seen a popular method for dropping coil springs is to heat them with a torch... I imagine this may not be ideal for spring rate/performance but neither would cutting then stuffing spacers in to eliminate movement in remaining springs and compensate..
No Augie. You really don't have that right. Heating springs to take the temper out of the spring is VERY bad. Something teenagers with no money or brains do.
cutting coils actually increases spring rate. I know it sounds backwards but it actually works this way.
Spacers if needed go under the coils to adjust height.
Have nothing to do with changing rate and certainly don't go into the coils.
I had a truck once that had not only the front coils heated, but the rear leaves as well! Which is crazy because it so easy to lower a C10 correctly. Vettes are a bit more work but to me it's worth it.
