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Old 02-20-2012, 01:38 PM
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I further researched the springs I put on my chevelle. they are moog 6330. the install height is advertised at 11.25,load 1827,spring rate 293,free height 17.5 but my ride height is so high I need to take out shims on the right side to properly align the front end. problem there are no shims to remove. this is why I asked about cutting them. I know different springs are probably the right way to go but project budget has run dry for a while and cruise in season is fast approaching. So does anyone know about how much drop one coil is worth? Thanks
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Every car is different on how it responds to cutting springs, etc. And it makes it worse when you add fiberglass hoods, etc. Aluminum heads, etc. I would cut half a spring at a time. Keep in mind when you torque down the A-arms, etc. The suspension needs to be loaded first. Look out for any binding of the bushings, etc.
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how far do you want to drop the front?
how long have the springs been in the car?
they will settle some
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