want to lower my chevy...

...and I'm after a little help

First off, apologies for probably going over old ground for some of you, but I'm keen to get it right.

so, a couple of questions

1/ if I chop a coil, how much will it lower my '49 sedan?
2/ How many coils can you cut out safely?

3/ does anyone know if these:-
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200148802912&fromMakeTrack=true
will fit a the '49 chevy as he clims they might? I have looked thru the Fatman site, and it doesn't give an indication either way.

Thanks in advance

Taff

 

1/ depends on how sagged your coil is, what you're running for an engine, etc. Most people cut between 1 and 2 coils. Avg is probably 1-2 inches depending.

2/ none? Keep your A-arms parallel. Best to sneak up on it. Start with one, re***emble, measure, repeat if necessary. Don't cut more than 2. make sure that you cut the spring at such an angle that it will seat properly.

3/ I don't know. Never seen Fatman stuff before but those look scary to me. But hell, what do I know.

 

***uming your springs are in good shape, I agree - start with 1 coil and go from there. These springs are on the small side and don't have as many coils as later models, so they tend to go down quickly when you start cutting. Also, I would strongly suggest using a cutoff wheel! Torches can bend and overheat springs... not good.

Of course, a dropped spindle is the right way to go. They keep the geometry of the front end the way it was designed by only raising the wheel. When you cut springs you raise the wheel and the a-arms.

Hope that helps!

-John

 

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=205785

here you go this is a good place to start

 

thanks for that, guy's

on another thread I saw, someone mentioned simply (?) flipping the uprights. anyone ever tried this?

 

I'm not sure how you'd do that. Stocker is on the right. Ends look different to me.

 

Yes a few of the golden rules...1 coil at a time and NO heat!