460 front coils
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,165
Likes: 8
From: Where are the Smoky Mountain Cruisers? Not Correctly Restored Stingray
460 front coils
I'm thinking about getting and installing 460 front coils when I install new ball-joints, tie-rods, idler ect. Will these reduce the ride height of the front end? Also, just wondering, what is the rating of stock coils.
Team Owner
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 29,745
Likes: 3
From: Exiled to Richmond, VA - Finally sold my house in Murfreesboro, TN ?? Corner of "Bumf*&k and 'You've got a purdy mouth'."
CI 6-7-8 Veteran
CI-VIII Burnout Champ
St. Jude Donor '06-'10, '13
Re: 460 front coils (74 vert)
Most everyone I know that has installed 460 lb front springs has gained front end height.
Most people have to cut 1/2 to 3/4 coil to get the car where they want it. 1/2 coil seems to give a bit lower than stock ride height, and 3/4 is good for a nice low look.
I cut a little over 1 full coil and with my low profile tires my car is very low.
Most people have to cut 1/2 to 3/4 coil to get the car where they want it. 1/2 coil seems to give a bit lower than stock ride height, and 3/4 is good for a nice low look.
I cut a little over 1 full coil and with my low profile tires my car is very low.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 10,854
Likes: 3
From: HONOLULU HAWAII
Re: 460 front coils (Steve Grodin)
I guess I was one of the lucky ones. My '74 came out lower with the install of the 460 lbs. springs.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 478
Likes: 3
From: Huntsville AL
Re: 460 front coils (74 vert)
When I installed the new 460# coils I gained about 1", so I took them out and had one complete coil cut off... :smash: Now they are just right for me :cheers:
www.angelfire.com/al/swhite7/frontend.html
YBNormal...drive a vette
www.angelfire.com/al/swhite7/frontend.html
YBNormal...drive a vette
Team Owner
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 29,745
Likes: 3
From: Exiled to Richmond, VA - Finally sold my house in Murfreesboro, TN ?? Corner of "Bumf*&k and 'You've got a purdy mouth'."
CI 6-7-8 Veteran
CI-VIII Burnout Champ
St. Jude Donor '06-'10, '13
Re: 460 front coils (8T1-7T9 BIONIC VETTE)
I guess I was one of the lucky ones too.....I installed the 550 lb coil springs and lost about an inch up front......Nice looking drop..... :cool: :flag :seeya Cappy
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 4,004
Likes: 2
From: Severna Park Md
Re: 460 front coils (74 vert)
I have the 460 coils on mine. click the link below to the fullsize pic and you can see how it sits. the tires are 235/60-15 so theyre a bit shorter than stock but you get the picture.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,165
Likes: 8
From: Where are the Smoky Mountain Cruisers? Not Correctly Restored Stingray
Re: 460 front coils (Jvette73)
Thanks guys, I'll post before and after pictures after I purchase the coils and install them. I found some powder coated black ones for $79.00. :thumbs:
The bubba who owned the car before me put a rubber spacer on the driver side coil :eek: , so they most definitly need attention
[Modified by 74 vert, 9:55 PM 6/18/2003]
The bubba who owned the car before me put a rubber spacer on the driver side coil :eek: , so they most definitly need attention
[Modified by 74 vert, 9:55 PM 6/18/2003]
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 10,854
Likes: 3
From: HONOLULU HAWAII
Re: 460 front coils (BSeery)
I guess I was one of the lucky ones too.....I installed the 550 lb coil springs and lost about an inch up front......Nice looking drop..... :cool: :flag :seeya Cappy
The 550's sold by most companys are the 460's with one coil removed. You loose 1" in height and it changes the rate to 550.
The 550's sold by most companys are the 460's with one coil removed. You loose 1" in height and it changes the rate to 550.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 30,958
Likes: 0
From: Middletown Connecticut
Cruise-In IV Veteran
Re: 460 front coils (8T1-7T9 BIONIC VETTE)
I guess I was one of the lucky ones too.....I installed the 550 lb coil springs and lost about an inch up front......Nice looking drop..... :cool: :flag :seeya Cappy
The 550's sold by most companys are the 460's with one coil removed. You loose 1" in height and it changes the rate to 550.
I didn't know that.....thanks for the info :cool: :flag :seeya Cappy
The 550's sold by most companys are the 460's with one coil removed. You loose 1" in height and it changes the rate to 550.
I didn't know that.....thanks for the info :cool: :flag :seeya Cappy
