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68_chop_top · 11-09-2009, 06:11 PM

I will soon be swapping my small block for a big block and was thinking about the front springs. I currently run 2" drop spindles with 2" lowering springs. Plenty of clearance for the Eagle 255 65 17 but
what happens when I put the big block in?
Will the front end squat a little and be ok?
Do I need to replace with standard springs?
Do I need to replace with heavy duty springs?
Any experience would help
Thanks

Longhorn Man · 11-10-2009, 01:31 AM

you might need to swap out for a one inch drop spring.
Swap it and see what happens.

**Tom Vogel** · 11-10-2009, 10:20 AM

68_chop_top · 11-10-2009, 05:09 PM

My front end kit is from Classic Performance Products and I called them and they said their 2" lowering spring is good for I6, sbc, or bbc. So I think I will do as Longhorn Man suggest and do the swap and see!
Thanks for your responses and I may have to PM Tom Vogel for some new springs to keep from plowing.

Longhorn Man · 11-10-2009, 05:42 PM

this isn't a WTB thread. If it was, it'd be in the parts section.

11-09-2009, 06:11 PM	#1
68_chop_top Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Granbury, TEXAS Posts: 250	Front coil spring question I will soon be swapping my small block for a big block and was thinking about the front springs. I currently run 2" drop spindles with 2" lowering springs. Plenty of clearance for the Eagle 255 65 17 but what happens when I put the big block in? Will the front end squat a little and be ok? Do I need to replace with standard springs? Do I need to replace with heavy duty springs? Any experience would help Thanks __________________ Mine is chopped, has a clutch, and a big block.

11-10-2009, 01:31 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Front coil spring question you might need to swap out for a one inch drop spring. Swap it and see what happens.

11-10-2009, 10:20 AM	#3
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,564	Re: Front coil spring question Last edited by Longhorn Man; 11-10-2009 at 05:42 PM. Reason: removed WTS

11-10-2009, 05:09 PM	#4
68_chop_top Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Granbury, TEXAS Posts: 250	Re: Front coil spring question My front end kit is from Classic Performance Products and I called them and they said their 2" lowering spring is good for I6, sbc, or bbc. So I think I will do as Longhorn Man suggest and do the swap and see! Thanks for your responses and I may have to PM Tom Vogel for some new springs to keep from plowing. __________________ Mine is chopped, has a clutch, and a big block.

11-10-2009, 05:42 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Front coil spring question this isn't a WTB thread. If it was, it'd be in the parts section.



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