Cut ft coil springs or get new ???

Sikmalibu

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Apr 2, 2008
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I have recently took apart my front end and I never liked how high it sat. I am debating on just cutting a 1/2 coil out and seeing where that will put it or just get a set of Trick springs that will bring it down. I just dont know if the new big block is gonna make the car carry the wheels and I dont want it comin down on the oil pan. I plan on extending the snubbers on the lower a arms just for insurance but still. What do you guys think???
 

DFWMalibu

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Dec 15, 2006
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you could also just install a set of v6 springs.... alot of people run them and it will definately lower it....

Chris K.
 

Sikmalibu

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Apr 2, 2008
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Central NJ
I actually have a brand new set of v6 springs that I was thinking of using. But I thought I heard someone say they are to spongy with a big block car and will probably bottom out.
 

cutlass389

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Feb 2, 2009
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Alum. or iron heads? If it was originally a V8 car then the sag might be just right with a BB. Regardless, I would wait until it's actually in there for a bit to determine which way to go.
 

Sikmalibu

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Apr 2, 2008
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Central NJ
aluminum heads. When it was in the car before there was still like 3" from the tire to the fender. And I would like to bring it down like 2" but not if my car is gonna come down to hard an break somethin....
 

toxicbu

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Sikmalibu said:
aluminum heads. When it was in the car before there was still like 3" from the tire to the fender. And I would like to bring it down like 2" but not if my car is gonna come down to hard an break somethin....
my bu came with a v8 305 - i cut 1coil ring out , the ride height was 1in lower. it stayed that way for 3 years and it's now starting to sag (i dont drive it on the street track only) im going to try v6 springs
 

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