Lowering a Conv. GT anyone done this one?

Big Bopper · 04-04-2002, 04:50 AM

I'm taking the drop springs out of my lx and putting them in my GT Conv. ...., but the other day I noticed that if you order new drop springs it specifies a different part # ???? Does anybody have a Idea why? ... Is it because the drop-top weighs more?

Dark_5.0 · 04-04-2002, 08:59 AM

I believe the springs are different...I ordered the Edelbrock springs to lower mine 1 1/2 inches and it was a piece of cake.

I dont think that the weight of the car has anything to do with the springs being different. It has something to do with the suspension.

P.M. me if you need any help.

Good luck
Later,

JohnnyG · 04-04-2002, 10:46 AM

My understanding is that both the GT convertible and hatchback have the same suspension excepting the k-member and some support braces- the different spring rates for the vert are due to the extra weight this car is carrying... furthermore, you might notice that most manufacturers do not carry high spring rates for the vert., this is because the vert has a weak chassis in comparison to the hatch, and a very high spring rate would result in twisting of the chassis.

Dark_5.0 · 04-04-2002, 11:02 AM

Can you say subframes, If you dont have these yet get em this was by fa the best mod I have made.

Later,

04-04-2002, 04:50 AM	#1
Big Bopper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sechelt, B.C., Canada Posts: 200	Lowering a Conv. GT anyone done this one? I'm taking the drop springs out of my lx and putting them in my GT Conv. ...., but the other day I noticed that if you order new drop springs it specifies a different part # ???? Does anybody have a Idea why? ... Is it because the drop-top weighs more? __________________ 90' GT Drop-top, 88' 302,pulleys,full flowmasters (turndowns),Ported stock Intakes,twin flex-a-lites,Pro-5.0,3.55's,short belt,elctric water pump,timing bumped,taylor leads.(headers soon!)

04-04-2002, 08:59 AM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	I believe the springs are different...I ordered the Edelbrock springs to lower mine 1 1/2 inches and it was a piece of cake. I dont think that the weight of the car has anything to do with the springs being different. It has something to do with the suspension. P.M. me if you need any help. Good luck Later, __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

04-04-2002, 10:46 AM	#3
JohnnyG Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Posts: 105	My understanding is that both the GT convertible and hatchback have the same suspension excepting the k-member and some support braces- the different spring rates for the vert are due to the extra weight this car is carrying... furthermore, you might notice that most manufacturers do not carry high spring rates for the vert., this is because the vert has a weak chassis in comparison to the hatch, and a very high spring rate would result in twisting of the chassis. __________________ 1991 GT Vert- Black/Black/Black Exhaust, Tremec, Tri-Ax, Centerforce Dual Friction, 3.73's, Rear Seat Delete MM Road & Track Kit PBR 5-Lug Brakes Cobra R's w/ 255 Rubber Rice Hater's Club #60

04-04-2002, 11:02 AM	#4
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Can you say subframes, If you dont have these yet get em this was by fa the best mod I have made. Later, __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

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