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ChopperDr · 03-10-2008, 01:39 AM

I took the 40 year old coils out of the front end of my 66 and put in some CPP 1 inch drop springs. I knew it would raise it. Its now about 1 1/4" higher than it was with the sagging old springs. I needed to tear into the front spindles to see what year they came from, it has discs up front. I'll order some dropped spindles on monday. How much should I expect the new springs to settle? I might end up cutting them down if they wont get the front end down enough.

Other than smacking my thumb with a hammer knocking the ball joints loose, I was pleased to see everything in the front end in great shape. It was changed over to the 73 and up components. Now I know.

Will the new spring drop a little?

Chopper

03-10-2008, 01:39 AM	#1
ChopperDr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA Posts: 189	New springs too high I took the 40 year old coils out of the front end of my 66 and put in some CPP 1 inch drop springs. I knew it would raise it. Its now about 1 1/4" higher than it was with the sagging old springs. I needed to tear into the front spindles to see what year they came from, it has discs up front. I'll order some dropped spindles on monday. How much should I expect the new springs to settle? I might end up cutting them down if they wont get the front end down enough. Other than smacking my thumb with a hammer knocking the ball joints loose, I was pleased to see everything in the front end in great shape. It was changed over to the 73 and up components. Now I know. Will the new spring drop a little? Chopper



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