They might not lower the car very much. A two inch height difference
in the actual springs probably only equals a one inch difference in
ride height. That's assuming the lower spring is a heavier (higher
rate) spring. Since you don't know the source of the heavier
springs, make sure their diameter or width is the same as the stock
ones. Then, I would try them out.
-Matt
At 11:20 AM 6/20/2006, Jim Sullivan wrote:
Hi guys.
First I want to thank everyone here and at the Team Chevelle forums for all
safety advice for the front suspension and specifically the springs. I have
managed to get the front end apart. I am positive I would have ended with
some sort of disaster had I not read some of your emails.
I am converting from a 307 to a 402 BB and need to replace the springs.
While I am at it I am rebuilding the front end.
I had some springs that I don't know what they are out of, but they looked
just like the ones that were in the car but have a heavier coil. Thought I
would try to use them, as I need to start saving some money on my precious
money pit.
When I got the springs out, there is about a two inch heigth difference.
(Didn't allow enough for what fits up into the tower) I don't want to lower
the car that much. Also, now that I see what it is to get these devils out,
this isn't a job I want to redo because something isn't right.
Can anyone suggest someplace where I can get the best price for BB springs.
I don't need a full suspension package, as I already have the PST poly front
end rebuild kit. Just going for springs and will need shocks also.
Thanks in advance.
Jim
