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Old 09-07-2008, 09:15 PM   #1
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Car Springs

My friend has all four coil springs from a 1970 Chevelle that I thought I would try under my stock '71 C/10.
I was wondering if there was any experience here about this swap.(Like will it work, and if so what kind of results. LOL)
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Old 09-07-2008, 09:28 PM   #2
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Re: Car Springs

I used a set from a 69 chevelle in one of mine with great results. I should have probably done it again, but ran into a set of drop springs this weekend and on the spur of the moment bought them. The ride really well, but don't plan on hauling very much with them in there.

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Old 09-07-2008, 10:05 PM   #3
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Re: Car Springs

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They ride really well, but don't plan on hauling very much with them in there.

Tom
I do have 'helper' half leafs on the back with three inches of space to the bumper.
I would be real happy with a 2/3 drop(for a while, hehehe). Finances have dampened the 4/6 target for a while.
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Old 09-08-2008, 06:01 PM   #4
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Re: Car Springs

I run 70-72 monte carlo rear springs with air-lift drag bags.They're cheap, ride nice,and you can adjust the bags for a different ride.I did have to fab a different top spring mount so the airline could run through the center of the spring.
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Old 09-08-2008, 06:30 PM   #5
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Re: Car Springs

I don't plan on hauling more much, you know, the semi-annual yard cleaning, a few boards from the lumber yard for small projects around the house, etc.
I guess the only other thing I'll need are maybe some shorter shocks. Any recommendations like a part number or application from a local parts store, or should I just order some from LMC, ECC or the like?

Thanks for the help.
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Old 09-08-2008, 10:47 PM   #6
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Re: Car Springs

what kinda drop would be had from using springs like that?
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Old 09-09-2008, 09:26 PM   #7
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Re: Car Springs

ChevLoRay:

Thanks for the tips on how to look up shocks by length. This will come in very handy when I'm ready to purchase new ones after installing the springs.

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what kinda drop would be had from using springs like that?
I can't wait to find out what the outcome will be!

I'm also considering shock relocation in the rear at least to get a more vertical mounted position.

That Camaro rear sway bar swap looked rather inviting also.

Oh Crap, I think I see a snowball rolling my way.

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