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There is a substantial arc in the spring when relaxed.
If you attempt to tighten the saddle clamp bolts without putting a load on the spring ends there is a good chance of stripping the bolt threads.
GM actually has a tool to load (flatten) the spring for this purpose.
Without the tool, you start the bolts and put weight on the front suspension to flatten the spring.
Hope this helps
If you attempt to tighten the saddle clamp bolts without putting a load on the spring ends there is a good chance of stripping the bolt threads.
GM actually has a tool to load (flatten) the spring for this purpose.
Without the tool, you start the bolts and put weight on the front suspension to flatten the spring.
Hope this helps
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Since mine is an 85 I have steel spring clamps and I'm wanting to cut most of the pad rubber off to lower the car. They make an aluminum clamp that can be cut to fit the thinner rubber but has anyone tried shimming the original steel clamps with flat stock to keep them tight?
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Since mine is an 85 I have steel spring clamps and I'm wanting to cut most of the pad rubber off to lower the car. They make an aluminum clamp that can be cut to fit the thinner rubber but has anyone tried shimming the original steel clamps with flat stock to keep them tight?
All you need to do is cut off the legs to any length you want.
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I like the stance of your car. Did you cut most of the rubber off the pads and the outer pads that sit on the a arms ?
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