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A69C10 · 02-09-2011, 04:14 PM

i installed my front sus. with 2.5" drop spindles and 1" drop springs. but front end is at 32" ground to fender lip i checked my order and i have the right parts am i going crazy

OhOneWS6 · 02-09-2011, 04:18 PM

Probably need a little more info. Is the motor in it? Big block? Small block? Wheel and tire size? Pictures? What were you expecting the measurement to be and why?

cdowns · 02-09-2011, 04:18 PM

what was it before the parts were installed?

did you realize that the 40 year old springs you were replacing probally had sagged far more than 1" in 40 years?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-09-2011, 04:29 PM

40 year old sprigs are sagging 2" at least. Given that fact your net drop may be about 1". WES

A69C10 · 02-09-2011, 04:30 PM

sorry, has front end on and a small block with th350 it had stock springs then i cut a coil out and it went down 3" measuring 29" ground to fender lip i know time will make them settle but will it drop that much

A69C10 · 02-09-2011, 04:31 PM

tires are 275 60 15 on 15x8

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-09-2011, 04:40 PM

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sorry, has front end on and a small block with th350 it had stock springs then i cut a coil out and it went down 3" measuring 29" ground to fender lip i know time will make them settle but will it drop that much

Droped 3" on old springs. They had lost a lot of their strength. You can cut off part of the new coils and get a little lower (about 1") but beond that you would be taking chances on the front coils rattling around in thier pockets. WES

02-09-2011, 04:14 PM	#1
A69C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: McDonough,GA Posts: 123	can you help i installed my front sus. with 2.5" drop spindles and 1" drop springs. but front end is at 32" ground to fender lip i checked my order and i have the right parts am i going crazy

02-09-2011, 04:18 PM	#2
OhOneWS6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 764	Re: can you help Probably need a little more info. Is the motor in it? Big block? Small block? Wheel and tire size? Pictures? What were you expecting the measurement to be and why? __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 1/2 LWB White/Dark Yellow 07 Avalanche 2LT 74 Sleek Craft Rebel Jet Boat W/Pontiac 400

02-09-2011, 04:18 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: can you help what was it before the parts were installed? did you realize that the 40 year old springs you were replacing probally had sagged far more than 1" in 40 years? __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-09-2011, 04:29 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: can you help 40 year old sprigs are sagging 2" at least. Given that fact your net drop may be about 1". WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-09-2011, 04:30 PM	#5
A69C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: McDonough,GA Posts: 123	Re: can you help sorry, has front end on and a small block with th350 it had stock springs then i cut a coil out and it went down 3" measuring 29" ground to fender lip i know time will make them settle but will it drop that much

02-09-2011, 04:31 PM	#6
A69C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: McDonough,GA Posts: 123	Re: can you help tires are 275 60 15 on 15x8



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