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Larry Epperson Bel Air
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Joined: 05 Dec 2006 Posts: 299 Location: Dallas
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 12:24 pm Post subject: Coil Springs vs Ride Height |
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Just replaced the coil springs on my 57. The springs I used are a direct replacement[?] for stock MOOG 656.
The 656 appear to be 1/2" taller than the stock springs removed so they were installed with no modifications.
Starting ride height measured to bumper - 9-1/4"
after replacing wit new springs unmodified - 11-1/4"
So, I pulled them out and cut one complete coil off +1/2"
New ride height complete is 9-3/4"
P.S.
I am completely worn out!!! _________________ in my Garage:
1957 Chevy BelAir
1949 Chevy Truck
Thought for the day-
Horsepower: "If a little is great, and a lot is better, then way too much is just about right |
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acardon Bel Air
Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 273 Location: Southlake, Tx.
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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Why did you change them? Seems like a lot of work to raise it 1/2". |
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Larry Epperson Bel Air
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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The goal was not to raise or lower the ride height
I was in hope to get a firmer ride and like all
Gear head wantabe's everything thing else is new
So why not? Just something to do and I didn't think
It would be that big a deal! Wrong
I actually thought one of the springs had collapsed a little
When I changed the control arms _________________ in my Garage:
1957 Chevy BelAir
1949 Chevy Truck
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Horsepower: "If a little is great, and a lot is better, then way too much is just about right |
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wheezer Bel Air
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Joined: 14 Jun 2005 Posts: 290 Location: Canton, TX
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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I've used the 1957 Chevy shop manual procedure to check the ride height. It gives a height range at all 4 points of the car. There is an acceptable height range for all points. You just need a a level spot and ruler to perform the ride height check. _________________ "A Classic Car is Not Aerodynamic" |
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