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Malibumick · 09-13-2008, 05:04 PM

anybody know the uninstalled height of a lowering spring. i realize that it may vary, but i'm looking for a quesstimate. thanks. search no helpie.

Malibumick · 09-13-2008, 05:04 PM

quess i should add a 2 inch drop. sorry

Malibumick · 09-14-2008, 10:56 AM

somebody has to know this?

see ten · 09-14-2008, 12:26 PM

We've got some 3" drop springs over at my buddys. If he doesn't have them sealed up in a box I'll try to measure them for you this afternoon.

Malibumick · 09-14-2008, 09:36 PM

thank you very much, see ten.

see ten · 09-14-2008, 09:38 PM

Whoops. I forgot all about it while I was over there........I'll email him now.

nds1968 · 09-15-2008, 07:55 AM

Stock height ones are 13" front and back they are new and aftermarket ones. I hope this helps.

see ten · 09-15-2008, 04:32 PM

Sorry man. My buddy already has them packed and taped ready to ship out.

67dragtruck · 09-15-2008, 07:29 PM

I just happened to have a set of good stockers in the floor and a set of 4" drops for comparison. The stockers measured 13.25 and the McGaughy's 4" drop ones measured 9.25". I knew they were supposed to be a 4" drop installed, but I was surprised they were exactly 4" different on the floor.

Tom

mole2000 · 09-15-2008, 07:54 PM

my brand new stock height BB front springs are 12.75 inches...

67dragtruck · 09-15-2008, 08:16 PM

I just re read and it doesn't look like you said front or rear? The measurements I put are for rears.

Malibumick · 09-15-2008, 08:36 PM

wow! thanks guys! yes i was talking the front. but that is also useful info, as well.

09-13-2008, 05:04 PM	#1
Malibumick Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pontiac, Michigan Posts: 40	unistalled lowered spring height? anybody know the uninstalled height of a lowering spring. i realize that it may vary, but i'm looking for a quesstimate. thanks. search no helpie.

09-13-2008, 05:04 PM	#2
Malibumick Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pontiac, Michigan Posts: 40	Re: unistalled lowered spring height? quess i should add a 2 inch drop. sorry

09-14-2008, 10:56 AM	#3
Malibumick Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pontiac, Michigan Posts: 40	Re: unistalled lowered spring height? somebody has to know this?

09-14-2008, 12:26 PM	#4
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: unistalled lowered spring height? We've got some 3" drop springs over at my buddys. If he doesn't have them sealed up in a box I'll try to measure them for you this afternoon.

09-14-2008, 09:36 PM	#5
Malibumick Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pontiac, Michigan Posts: 40	Re: unistalled lowered spring height? thank you very much, see ten.

09-14-2008, 09:38 PM	#6
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: unistalled lowered spring height? Whoops. I forgot all about it while I was over there........I'll email him now.

09-15-2008, 07:55 AM	#7
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: unistalled lowered spring height? Stock height ones are 13" front and back they are new and aftermarket ones. I hope this helps.

09-15-2008, 04:32 PM	#8
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: unistalled lowered spring height? Sorry man. My buddy already has them packed and taped ready to ship out.

09-15-2008, 07:29 PM	#9
67dragtruck Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bethlehem, GA, USA Posts: 389	Re: unistalled lowered spring height? I just happened to have a set of good stockers in the floor and a set of 4" drops for comparison. The stockers measured 13.25 and the McGaughy's 4" drop ones measured 9.25". I knew they were supposed to be a 4" drop installed, but I was surprised they were exactly 4" different on the floor. Tom __________________ No more dragtruck for me. I'm building a new ride though. It's a '71 fleetside, 400 sbc, 700R4. Working on it now, finally. Soon to have Edelbrock Pro Flo EFI, Vintage Air, 1 piece windows, buddy buckets, etc. My new build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post2861817 Best pass with the old dragtruck: 5.32 @ 131.6 mph 1/8 mile w/ a 1.25 60' Fogger/Plate 2003 Best pass with the street 406 hydraulic roller motor w/ mild plate tuneup 5.93 @ 114 mph 1/8 mile w/ a 1.29 60' 2003 or 2004

09-15-2008, 07:54 PM	#10
mole2000 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 78	Re: unistalled lowered spring height? my brand new stock height BB front springs are 12.75 inches... Last edited by mole2000; 09-15-2008 at 08:40 PM.

09-15-2008, 08:16 PM	#11
67dragtruck Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bethlehem, GA, USA Posts: 389	Re: unistalled lowered spring height? I just re read and it doesn't look like you said front or rear? The measurements I put are for rears. __________________ No more dragtruck for me. I'm building a new ride though. It's a '71 fleetside, 400 sbc, 700R4. Working on it now, finally. Soon to have Edelbrock Pro Flo EFI, Vintage Air, 1 piece windows, buddy buckets, etc. My new build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post2861817 Best pass with the old dragtruck: 5.32 @ 131.6 mph 1/8 mile w/ a 1.25 60' Fogger/Plate 2003 Best pass with the street 406 hydraulic roller motor w/ mild plate tuneup 5.93 @ 114 mph 1/8 mile w/ a 1.29 60' 2003 or 2004

09-15-2008, 08:36 PM	#12
Malibumick Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pontiac, Michigan Posts: 40	Re: unistalled lowered spring height? wow! thanks guys! yes i was talking the front. but that is also useful info, as well.



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