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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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I have a 86 Corvette that I replaced the front spring with a used one purchased off of ebay. The spring is in like new condition. The one that I replaced had split in the middle. Question, is there a period of time that the spring will limber up. The car rides high to me in the front and I am thinking that the spring will lower a little after a few miles. Or, the height now is what it will remain. Thanks, Allen
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 07:38 AM
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It will settle in a little but not very much. You may have one from a car with a different suspension package that caused the change in ride height. If you really want to lower it you'll have to cut the pads off.
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Well, if you have aluminum heads, use Iron heads........adds 60 Lbs to the front......J/K
The only way to deal with the high ride height is to use lowered pads or a different spring.



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