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Old 02-11-2014, 12:29 PM   #1
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front coilovers

Is it possible to modify stock front control arms to use coilover shocks in place of coil spring?
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Old 02-11-2014, 03:16 PM   #2
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Re: front coilovers

I modified my lower a-arms to use a coil over but I did get tubular aftermarket for clearance for the upper.
I used a longer spring (12 inches) so it goes up between the upper arms.
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Old 02-11-2014, 03:22 PM   #3
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Re: front coilovers

It's defiantly possible. I was actually reading about it as well so I could do it. There's a huge write up on here about doing it too and it has pics. I'll have to find it after work.
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Old 02-11-2014, 07:38 PM   #4
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Re: front coilovers

here ya go!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=266485
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Old 02-12-2014, 03:14 AM   #5
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Beat me to it, but you had about a 12 hr head start since I was at work. But yeah that's the link I was talking about.
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Old 02-12-2014, 01:08 PM   #6
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Beat me to it, but you had about a 12 hr head start since I was at work. But yeah that's the link I was talking about.
I was at work also, but I decided to search for that than work... Maybe not my best decision ever!
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