Coil over shocks?
10-08-2007, 09:21 AM
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Coil over shocks?
Hey y'all,[/align]My '65 coupe sits just about an inch lower in the rear end and I was wondering if coil over shocks would be a way to go as opposed to buying new springs. The current springs ride fine and don't bottom out with a full gastank or rear seat passengers so I am loathe tofix something (replace springs)that I don't think is broken. [/align]I could be way wrong here and that's why I'm asking the opinion of you who do know.[/align]Or...................should I lower the front an inch??? [/align]Decisions, decisions.............................[sm=teetertooter.gif][/align][/align]CrashBob, wannabe mechanic[/align]
10-08-2007, 10:24 AM
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RE: Coil over shocks?
The stock mounting point is not designed to carry the load of the car, or even part of the load. You can't use coilovers with leaf springs. You will have to lower the front or buy new springs for the rear.
10-08-2007, 12:48 PM
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RE: Coil over shocks?
ORIGINAL: TexasAxMan
The rear sat lower from the factory. You have 2 choices, raise the rear or lower the front. If it were me, I'd lower the front.
The rear sat lower from the factory. You have 2 choices, raise the rear or lower the front. If it were me, I'd lower the front.
10-08-2007, 01:10 PM
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RE: Coil over shocks?
ORIGINAL: CrashBob
[/align][/align]Why did they do that? IMO, that looks like chit! Like you, I am leaning towards dropping the front.[/align][/align]Thanks for the input![/align][/align]CrashBob[/align]
ORIGINAL: TexasAxMan
The rear sat lower from the factory. You have 2 choices, raise the rear or lower the front. If it were me, I'd lower the front.
The rear sat lower from the factory. You have 2 choices, raise the rear or lower the front. If it were me, I'd lower the front.
10-08-2007, 08:43 PM
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ORIGINAL: easttennmotors
its better to cut down your coils and do a control arm drop, lowering springs have a tendency to sag quite easily.
its better to cut down your coils and do a control arm drop, lowering springs have a tendency to sag quite easily.
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10-08-2007, 10:33 PM
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RE: Coil over shocks?
I love the fact that my 65 2+2 sits lower in the back and higher in the front looks awesome to me , after living through the 70' and everybody jacked up the rear ends looks like crap leave it alone
10-08-2007, 11:55 PM
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RE: Coil over shocks?
only coilovers id use is http://www.globalwest.net/1964-66%20...over%20kit.htm id you want to keep it oem design but handle better http://www.opentrackerracingproducts.com/products/ also monte carlo bar and export brace help alot and are cheap.