Put coilovers on the LT1 yesterday...
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I just did the adjustments on my strange DA's this weekend. It sucks turning the wrench. Driver side was worse it seemed. I wound up taking a old full size mag lite tube and crushing it slightly in a vise, and using it for a spanner wrench extension lever.
It was a lot of trial and error to get the height to where the car would let me have my jack back from under the car. I measured from the threads from bottom up to locking nut on shocks and have around 3.8 inches on both. I will get pics up also. I notice the car has some rake, but I want to see if clearance will be ok with LT headers. Tip for anybody in future is to compress spring prior to installation and use my measurement for a baseline.
Also are you guys running 300lb springs?
It was a lot of trial and error to get the height to where the car would let me have my jack back from under the car. I measured from the threads from bottom up to locking nut on shocks and have around 3.8 inches on both. I will get pics up also. I notice the car has some rake, but I want to see if clearance will be ok with LT headers. Tip for anybody in future is to compress spring prior to installation and use my measurement for a baseline.
Also are you guys running 300lb springs?
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I just did the adjustments on my strange DA's this weekend. It sucks turning the wrench. Driver side was worse it seemed. I wound up taking a old full size mag lite tube and crushing it slightly in a vise, and using it for a spanner wrench extension lever.
It was a lot of trial and error to get the height to where the car would let me have my jack back from under the car. I measured from the threads from bottom up to locking nut on shocks and have around 3.8 inches on both. I will get pics up also. I notice the car has some rake, but I want to see if clearance will be ok with LT headers. Tip for anybody in future is to compress spring prior to installation and use my measurement for a baseline.
Also are you guys running 300lb springs?
It was a lot of trial and error to get the height to where the car would let me have my jack back from under the car. I measured from the threads from bottom up to locking nut on shocks and have around 3.8 inches on both. I will get pics up also. I notice the car has some rake, but I want to see if clearance will be ok with LT headers. Tip for anybody in future is to compress spring prior to installation and use my measurement for a baseline.
Also are you guys running 300lb springs?
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Here is a few pics of my recent changes to my car.
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got the hood fitted somewhat
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That hood is sexy! I originally had the wide sunoco that was extended to the windshield, but sold it and got the bolt on harwood.
I will be cutting a coil off tomorrow morning. Should have some pics up tomorrow night after work.
I will be cutting a coil off tomorrow morning. Should have some pics up tomorrow night after work.
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Well I didn't get around to messing with it today, I don't work until 4pm tomorrow so I should be able to get it done. I will eventually end up buying a rear lowering spring, but figured free is good, so cutting a coil can't hurt. I don't think such a minimal change will affect ride quality.