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orlowted · 01-30-2004, 11:24 AM

I had expected the springs to be a bit high after installation and they would settle into a normal ride height, but they started out low. I guess the only advise I can offer after doing this is to compare the arch on the replacement springs to the original. If they are not arched as much or more - then you are going to end up with a lower ride like I did. I measured the shackles...the new ones are 3/4 inch longer in hole space than the original ones meaning that the car should sit about 3/4 inch higher. I am blaming it on the springs themselves. Although the process went very smooth - my results are dissapointing. Tight as a drum, but too low for my satisfaction....

01-30-2004, 11:24 AM	#15
orlowted Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fleetwood, PA Posts: 177	Spring Drop I had expected the springs to be a bit high after installation and they would settle into a normal ride height, but they started out low. I guess the only advise I can offer after doing this is to compare the arch on the replacement springs to the original. If they are not arched as much or more - then you are going to end up with a lower ride like I did. I measured the shackles...the new ones are 3/4 inch longer in hole space than the original ones meaning that the car should sit about 3/4 inch higher. I am blaming it on the springs themselves. Although the process went very smooth - my results are dissapointing. Tight as a drum, but too low for my satisfaction....