Suspended Reanimation
|
One additional advantage to performing this rebuild is the opportunity to lower the car. With the front springs out, it’s a simple process to trim a coil or two off the spring. A rough rule of thumb for Chevelle/Camaro front suspensions is a 2.0:1 ratio. This means that cutting 1 inch off the spring lowers the ride height roughly 2 inches. Be conservative here. The best way to trim a spring is with a cut-off wheel. You should be able to find a sheetmetal shop that will cut your springs for you. It’s a quick, 10-second process that does not put heat into the spring. Of course, you can also buy new springs that will lower the car. Eaton Spring is a great contact for custom ride height applications. View Related Article
|
|
|
|