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Technical Dropping front 53 chevy. Anyone used POL dropped coils?

Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by Flathead Tony, Apr 4, 2017.

  1. Flathead Tony
    Joined: Feb 4, 2015
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  2. RTi04
    Joined: Sep 5, 2015
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    RTi04

    I installed what looks like the exact same kit from Jamco Suspension (if I'm not mistaken?). I used the stock spindles and ordered the kit with a 3" drop. Install was incredibly easy. I haven't driven it yet, so I can't tell you how it handles, but it looks great at least!
     
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  3. ModelAPunk
    Joined: Aug 4, 2009
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    from Buffalo NY

    I just ordered the front end 3" drop coil kit for my 53 Chevy from Jamco Suspension. I've heard good things about them... And the customer service was great! Pricing was reasonable too. Had coils and shocks in the kit. My buddy (nailheadjay on here) installed the same Jamco 3" kit on his 54 . Says it's nice. Here is a pic.

    Here's the link: not much more expensive than the ones you posted.
    http://jamcosuspension.com/products/sfID1/73/sfID2/40/sfID3/6/productID/687


    Anyone have any other pics of their early Chevy's with front end dropped? And if so, how much of a drop?
     

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  4. Flathead Tony
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    Drive it! I must know!
     
  5. Dyno Dave
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    I installed Jamco 3" dropped springs w/ their shorter shocks along with Buffalo 2.5 " dropped spindles 14/15 years ago, have driven the '54 some 30,000+ miles... Jamco asked very specific questions about the body style, engine & etc. They have their springs custom made with heavier coil rates. Another company suggested that I just cut a coil a half from their new springs... Got half dome bounce stops from Just Supension, the car rarely bottoms and it's a soft hit...
    Hope this helps, Dyno Dave
     
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  6. RDE
    Joined: Mar 23, 2017
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    Back in the olden days (early 60's) we would pull any car into the auto shop after cl*** and just put the torch to the front springs, one coil at a time starting at the bottom and let them collapse until the desired height was obtained. If you wanted it really low, the ride was usually somewhat rugged.
     
  7. Flathead Tony
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    I went with the Jamcos, I'll let y'all know how they turn out!
     

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