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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
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Chevrolet Corvette Research
Chevrolet Corvette Find new Chevrolet Corvette information as well as review photos, specs and more. The Corvette has a V8 standard engine producing 505 horsepower, and has a 8 star frontal impact rating for the driver and a 8 star frontal impact rating for the passenger. You may also be interested in the Chevrolet Impala and the Chevrolet Camaro.
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