Front spring rate
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Front spring rate
I have a 92 front suspension cradle that I'm using in a restomod. I would like to put a softer spring if there is one. Could someone tell me if there were different rates and what year or any aftermarket? Thanks Scott
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Maybe. depends on weight of car. 92 corvette comes in at 3350 so if car is heavier or is running iron big block probably. Trimming spring mounting isolators down to around a 1/4 inch might get you a inch. If you could find a now rare VBP adjustable front spring that might work for you. A lighter car IMO you will need to go to coilovers.
note: Vette Brake Products went out of business a few years ago. AFAIK no one in making their springs products.
note: Vette Brake Products went out of business a few years ago. AFAIK no one in making their springs products.
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I doubt it will be any lower compared to the spring you have now. GM would have used a higher arch to compensate for the lower spring rate on the softer springs, because they didn't want to have a lower ride height for the base cars. You can shave or remove the spring pads, and/or possibly shim the spring higher up in the frame clamps.
