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Old 01-23-2003, 02:10 PM
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What are, and where would i find the correct parts to lower my 75 caprice convertable? I have been searching for lowering springs and dropped spindles. i have yet to find either one for my car. are these the right parts to look for? i chopped my springs about a year ago, and have regreted doing it ever since, i am desperate to find the correct way to lower my car. <img src="confused.gif" border="0">

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I bought my springs from CPP at 800-522-5004 or www.classicperform.com
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Why have you regretted chopping your springs? How much did you chop them? I'm asking you this because I'm considering doing this to my ride.
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There is nothing wrong with cutting springs if you do it correctly........I have a 66 Impala that I cut 1 1/2 coils out of the front. It lowered the car two inches. Rides great and I was able to re-align the front end with no problems.....
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Actually if there is a problem if it has a variable spring rate... While you may be able to get away with it if you do something like say a camaro or a mustang and cut a full coil or so off you are cutting off a good portion of the spring that is actually stiff.. At least this is what I have been told by anyone I have seen who has cut their own camaro or mustang springs. Then again they all could be dumb..

I'm just saying research it farther. Now I'll collect my post point :p
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