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Old 01-02-2007, 09:22 PM
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What front springs are you guys using? The car is a 72' and will be getting a 6.0/80 in a couple of weeks.
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I am using 5.5"x9.5" 750# circle track springs w/ short adjusters. It's a pretty popular combo.



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Just wanted to update that the front is a 5" diameter. Sorry.
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I am just using Hotchkis springs on both f/r... but I am also using the B-Body spindles and Hotchkis Tube A-Arms.. and with the lighter weight of the LS1.. so far my car sits about a little less than stock height.. waiting to see if it settles down any more.
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How much adjustment do you have with the springs and spacers? Where did you buy them? Do they make those for a second gen Fbody?
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The adjusters have about 2" of adjustment. They are just standard cicrle track equipment.

Can be found here: http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/3389...ring-Shim.html

Not sure about the F-body fit, but if there is an upper cup like A-bodies they would probably work. Might check some other forums. The adjuster sits on top of the spring, it was just easier to take the picture w/ it the other way.
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I used V6 springs and not sure but I had to cut a coil out of them.



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