Cutting Gymkhana-type front coils
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Melting Slicks
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From: Boulder Creek California
Re: Cutting Gymkhana-type front coils (MN-Brent)
Don't worry, don't worry, I'm instlaling without cutting first, that's just the plan if I think it sits too high. My stock springs are just the standard kind. So the VBP coils will drop 1 to 1 1/2, will the stock Gymkhanas do the same?? they looked like they might have an extra coil.
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Re: Cutting Gymkhana-type front coils (RUXperienced)
Guys don't for an alignment after changing springs. It changes the toe and camber and must be realigned or the tires will wear.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Boulder Creek California
Re: Cutting Gymkhana-type front coils (norvalwilhelm)
That's the main reason I'm replacing everything, the ball joints and bushings are so worn now the shop didn't want to align it for me. Hope it's not too late for my poor uneven tires...
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Re: Cutting Gymkhana-type front coils (MN-Brent)
It's a '76 L48 with 245/60-15's front/255's rear. It had the original 'regular' springs, and I though there was too much space between the tire and fender. Put on the 550's from VBP and the 7 leaf rear from Zip. I love the way it sits and drives now.
