Re: [Chevelle-list] Front Coil Springs
try this web site: http://www.ss396.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=chevellecamino&Product_Code=DCS-1168&Category_Code=COILSPRINGS -Original Message- >From: ernest depalmo >Sent: Jan 8, 2009 11:06 AM >To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net >Subject: [Chevelle-list] Front Coil Springs > >I need to Know the correct Front Coil Spring # for 1969 Chevelle malibu Sport >Coupe 350 engine without air. Thanks! >
Re: [Chevelle-list] front coil springs
Rick,its a"72" BBC, Jimmy.C - Original Message - From: Rick Schaefer To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 9:32 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] front coil springs What year? On later years (68-72) the end of the spring coil is suppose to be located between those 2 holes. IE One hole will be blocked by the spring & one hole will be open when viewed from below.. Don't know about earlier years. On 6/13/08, Jim H. Thompson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Depends on the year. Some control arms are indented for the end of the spring. I did not use spacers on the front the rear had them on top. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim & Chris Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 7:07 PM To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-list] front coil springs I have two questions 1.) where does the bottom end of the front coil spring sit in the lower control arm ? the deepest part is after the 2 weep holes clockwise looking down. 2.) should there be rubber spaceres between the spring and fram/ control arm ? I've done this before but I don't think I did it right. driver side sat 3/4 "in. lower than pass side. thanks for any help, Jimmy .C -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.36/1041 - Release Date: 10/1/2007 10:20 AM
Re: [Chevelle-list] front coil springs
What year? On later years (68-72) the end of the spring coil is suppose to be located between those 2 holes. IE One hole will be blocked by the spring & one hole will be open when viewed from below.. Don't know about earlier years. On 6/13/08, Jim H. Thompson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Depends on the year. Some control arms are indented for the end of the > spring. I did not use spacers on the front the rear had them on top. > > > > *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Jim & Chris > *Sent:* Friday, June 13, 2008 7:07 PM > *To:* chevelle-list@chevelles.net > *Cc:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] > *Subject:* [Chevelle-list] front coil springs > > > > *I have two questions 1.) where does the bottom end of the front coil > spring sit in the lower control arm ? the deepest part is after the 2 weep > holes clockwise looking down. 2.) should there be rubber spaceres between > the spring and fram/ control arm ? I've done this before but I don't think I > did it right. driver side sat 3/4 "in. lower than pass side. thanks for any > help, Jimmy .C* > -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino
Re: [Chevelle-list] front coil springs
Depends on the year. Some control arms are indented for the end of the spring. I did not use spacers on the front the rear had them on top. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim & Chris Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 7:07 PM To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-list] front coil springs I have two questions 1.) where does the bottom end of the front coil spring sit in the lower control arm ? the deepest part is after the 2 weep holes clockwise looking down. 2.) should there be rubber spaceres between the spring and fram/ control arm ? I've done this before but I don't think I did it right. driver side sat 3/4 "in. lower than pass side. thanks for any help, Jimmy .C
Re: [Chevelle-list] front coil springs
rear coils have rubber piece at the top.As far as I know the fronts don't. --- On Fri, 6/13/08, Dan Rachlin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Dan Rachlin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] front coil springs > To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" > Date: Friday, June 13, 2008, 7:30 PM > When you put the spring in, you need to rotate it until it > 'falls' down into > the lower control arm correctly. It will kind of stop when > its right. > yes there are spacers that go on top of the springs, i > believe. > Dan > > On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 7:07 PM, Jim & Chris > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > *I have two questions 1.) where does the bottom end > of the front coil > > spring sit in the lower control arm ? the deepest part > is after the 2 weep > > holes clockwise looking down. 2.) should there be > rubber spaceres between > > the spring and fram/ control arm ? I've done this > before but I don't think I > > did it right. driver side sat 3/4 "in. lower than > pass side. thanks for any > > help, Jimmy .C* > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] front coil springs
When you put the spring in, you need to rotate it until it 'falls' down into the lower control arm correctly. It will kind of stop when its right. yes there are spacers that go on top of the springs, i believe. Dan On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 7:07 PM, Jim & Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > *I have two questions 1.) where does the bottom end of the front coil > spring sit in the lower control arm ? the deepest part is after the 2 weep > holes clockwise looking down. 2.) should there be rubber spaceres between > the spring and fram/ control arm ? I've done this before but I don't think I > did it right. driver side sat 3/4 "in. lower than pass side. thanks for any > help, Jimmy .C* >
Re: [Chevelle-list] Front coil springs
Station wagon springs. A friend had done it to his 65' Impala in the
mid 70's. Went to the
dealer and ordered them. So I went and asked the dealer to get the
springs for a 65' Malibu
station wagon with air. The front end was raised 2" and realigned for
1/2 /and 1/2. It took shock
extentions on the rear. Now a days, just order what you want from the
host of suspension
companies out there...
Chuck Kranz
65' Malibu vortec'd 327 - m21 - 3.73s powertrax
bob howard wrote:
Ive wondered about the coils on my 65 chevelle. When we
were kids we put spacers in them to raise the car. I would like to
raise the front end about 2" higher than factory and the rear as well.
any ideas would help.
Bob
65 SS
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Date:
12/27/05 18:57:10
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Re: [Chevelle-list] Front coil springs
Also remember that any coils cut off equal a stiffer
spring. (higher
compression rate)
Brian
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
(Dan McIntosh)
>Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List <Chevelle-list@chevelles.net>
>To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <Chevelle-list@chevelles.net>
>Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Front coil springs
>Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 19:52:52 -0500
>
>It's a much better option than heating the coils, but
not as good as buying
>lowering springs.
>If you do decide to do this, use a method other than
flame cutting, such as
>abrasive wheel, cold saw, etc...
>
>Just remember, don't cut off too much at once, a 3"
cut on the spring, DOES
>NOT equate to 3 inches of drop.
>
>Dan McIntosh
>1960 Impala Sport Coupe
>Street Metal Fabrications
>http://www.lowriderimpala.com
> - Original Message -
> From: Chevelle List
> To: The Chevelle Mailing List
> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2005 7:34 PM
> Subject: [Chevelle-list] Front coil springs
>
>
> Hi EveryoneHope you all had a great Christmas
and got a few parts
>for yourselves under the tree...
> I was reading on a website(can't remember which one
now) that some
>people have actually cut a few coils off their front
springs to lower their
>cars a few inchesHas anybody here done this and is
it a safe thing to
>do..???..I have seen drop spindles and such for
lowering but haven't heard
>of slicing a coil or two off your front spring.
> John
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Re: [Chevelle-list] Front coil springs
Bob,
If your running a small block, you can
raise the front by putting BB springs in the front. If the springs in back are
40 years old you may get the lift you want simply by replacing them with new
ones.
Trooper
- Original Message -
From:
bob
howard
To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2005 7:42
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Front coil
springs
Ive wondered about the coils on my 65 chevelle. When we were kids
we put spacers in them to raise the car. I would like to raise the
front end about 2" higher than factory and the rear as well. any
ideas would help.
Bob
65 SS
---Original
Message---
From: The Chevelle Mailing
List
Date: 12/27/05
18:57:10
To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Subject: Re:
[Chevelle-list] Front coil springs
Also remember that any coils cut off equal a stiffer spring.
(higher
compression rate)
Brian
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Dan
McIntosh)
>Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List <Chevelle-list@chevelles.net>
>To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <Chevelle-list@chevelles.net>
>Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Front coil springs
>Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 19:52:52 -0500
>
>It's a much better option than heating the coils, but not as
good as buying
>lowering springs.
>If you do decide to do this, use a method other than flame
cutting, such as
>abrasive wheel, cold saw, etc...
>
>Just remember, don't cut off too much at once, a 3" cut on the
spring, DOES
>NOT equate to 3 inches of drop.
>
>Dan McIntosh
>1960 Impala Sport Coupe
>Street Metal Fabrications
>http://www.lowriderimpala.com
> - Original Message -
> From: Chevelle List
> To: The Chevelle Mailing List
> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2005 7:34 PM
> Subject: [Chevelle-list] Front coil springs
>
>
> Hi EveryoneHope you all had a great Christmas
and got a few parts
>for yourselves under the tree...
> I was reading on a website(can't remember which
one now) that some
>people have actually cut a few coils off their front springs to
lower their
>cars a few inchesHas anybody here done this and is it a
safe thing to
>do..???..I have seen drop spindles and such for lowering but
haven't heard
>of slicing a coil or two off your front spring.
> John
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Re: [Chevelle-list] Front coil springs
John I've done it a few times, one thing to remember is that the ratio isnt 1:1 but around 2:1 on our cars, that means that if you cut one inch off the spring it will lower the car approx two inches. do not use a torch but a cut off wheel on a die grinder and wear safety goggles. André > Hi EveryoneHope you all had a great Christmas and got a few parts for > yourselves > under the tree... > I was reading on a website(can't remember which one now) that some people have > actually cut a few coils off their front springs to lower their cars a few > inchesHas anybody here done this and is it a safe thing to do..???..I > have seen > drop spindles and such for lowering but haven't heard of slicing a coil or > two off > your front spring. > John
Re: [Chevelle-list] Front coil springs
It's a much better option than heating the coils, but not as good as buying lowering springs. If you do decide to do this, use a method other than flame cutting, such as abrasive wheel, cold saw, etc... Just remember, don't cut off too much at once, a 3" cut on the spring, DOES NOT equate to 3 inches of drop. Dan McIntosh1960 Impala Sport CoupeStreet Metal Fabricationshttp://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: Chevelle List To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2005 7:34 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Front coil springs Hi EveryoneHope you all had a great Christmas and got a few parts for yourselves under the tree... I was reading on a website(can't remember which one now) that some people have actually cut a few coils off their front springs to lower their cars a few inchesHas anybody here done this and is it a safe thing to do..???..I have seen drop spindles and such for lowering but haven't heard of slicing a coil or two off your front spring. John
Re: [Chevelle-list] Front coil springs
Also remember that any coils cut off equal a stiffer spring. (higher compression rate) Brian From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Dan McIntosh) Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Front coil springs Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 19:52:52 -0500 It's a much better option than heating the coils, but not as good as buying lowering springs. If you do decide to do this, use a method other than flame cutting, such as abrasive wheel, cold saw, etc... Just remember, don't cut off too much at once, a 3" cut on the spring, DOES NOT equate to 3 inches of drop. Dan McIntosh 1960 Impala Sport Coupe Street Metal Fabrications http://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: Chevelle List To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2005 7:34 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Front coil springs Hi EveryoneHope you all had a great Christmas and got a few parts for yourselves under the tree... I was reading on a website(can't remember which one now) that some people have actually cut a few coils off their front springs to lower their cars a few inchesHas anybody here done this and is it a safe thing to do..???..I have seen drop spindles and such for lowering but haven't heard of slicing a coil or two off your front spring. John _ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/
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Ive wondered about the coils on my 65 chevelle. When we were kids we put spacers in them to raise the car. I would like to raise the front end about 2" higher than factory and the rear as well. any ideas would help. Bob 65 SS ---Original Message--- From: The Chevelle Mailing List Date: 12/27/05 18:57:10 To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Front coil springs Also remember that any coils cut off equal a stiffer spring. (higher compression rate) Brian >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Dan McIntosh) >Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List <Chevelle-list@chevelles.net> >To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <Chevelle-list@chevelles.net> >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Front coil springs >Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 19:52:52 -0500 > >It's a much better option than heating the coils, but not as good as buying >lowering springs. >If you do decide to do this, use a method other than flame cutting, such as >abrasive wheel, cold saw, etc... > >Just remember, don't cut off too much at once, a 3" cut on the spring, DOES >NOT equate to 3 inches of drop. > >Dan McIntosh >1960 Impala Sport Coupe >Street Metal Fabrications >http://www.lowriderimpala.com > - Original Message - > From: Chevelle List > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2005 7:34 PM > Subject: [Chevelle-list] Front coil springs > > > Hi EveryoneHope you all had a great Christmas and got a few parts >for yourselves under the tree... > I was reading on a website(can't remember which one now) that some >people have actually cut a few coils off their front springs to lower their >cars a few inchesHas anybody here done this and is it a safe thing to >do..???..I have seen drop spindles and such for lowering but haven't heard >of slicing a coil or two off your front spring. > John _ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/
Re: [Chevelle-list] Front coil springs. for an AC car.
if your looking to return the car's height to where it started out at good luck, chevy made many different spring's depending on the option's on the car, to my knowledge no one make specific springs for different weight cars, that's why I tell everyone don't spare the penny when you buy springs, go with moog they cost more but you should get the feel and height your looking for, good luck
Re: [Chevelle-list] Front coil springs. for an AC car.
The local Car Quest had them for my 72. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Do any of you guys know where I can find a set of > front coil springs for > my 68 SS 396 That has AC? In most of the catalogs > you can find new front > springs,but none for cars with AC. Thanks ahead of > time for any > infoDennis > > > __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Personals - Better first dates. More second dates. http://personals.yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] Front coil springs. for an AC car.
http://www.coilsprings.com/ Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Do any of you guys know where I can find a set of front coil springs for > my 68 SS 396 That has AC? In most of the catalogs you can find new front > springs,but none for cars with AC. Thanks ahead of time for any > infoDennis
