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Old 03-22-2012, 02:18 PM   #4
chris ok
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Default Re: looking to lower rear of 1970 Chevelle

Gentlemen thank you so much. Ed I've always had to cut springs to get car to correct ride heights.
I think that is a big culpret. I put my stock arms next to my tubular ones and there was a huge difference in angling of how the coil will sit in the lower spring pocket. the shocks never broke in half or anything, just rubbing and adjuster failed in the koni. still worked as a shock tho. calverts are much fatter and were left with nice scrub mark.
I will reinspect next week.
I've had the chassis straightened by Super Dad in North Babylon. He is one of the best out there, and car went straight as an arrow after.
If you look at angles of spring pockets, they never fully allign on same plain to be parallel top and bottom.
I consider myself a super pro replacing them now. lol.

I think there is a large difference between the cut up morosos to factory ones which you used. which were discontinued eons ago. I remember when you first gave me the part number and I could not find them . I bought more morosos. more cutting.
It really is something you need to see close up. I need to take some pics. I will next week as I will not be touching cars this week.
I truly appreciate yours and everyones help.
Chris.
I think a big problem I caused was cutting the snubbers down so far. should have left stock and found a better spring, but that was a long time ago I did it.

Last edited by chris ok; 03-22-2012 at 02:20 PM. Reason: to explain mistake I think I made.
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