SummerNights

Thinking about cutting a loop off the front coil springs, anyone done this? What kind of results? Thoughts?

Alex

Tedd Thompson

I've never done this on any classic so whatever I say is purely speculation but I can't help but think it would degrade the ride to some extent but probably not make it unsafe. Here is a link from a member that lowered his 55 and it came out great but he bagged it so he could get up his driveway something you should keep in mind if you have speed bumps or sharp sided gutters you need to negotiate...Tedd https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...-our-55-a.html

SummerNights

Wow rocketdownunder did an amazing job on that car! The idea of air bags crossed my mind but don't think I'm going that route just yet. My idea for this car is classic 50's hotrod how it would have been done back in the day. Low buck with lots of fabrication work, don't want to spend to much $$ on this one.

I'm still undecided about the springs... Might try to use a coil spring compressor to see how it looks with a few inches of drop... Thanks for the input Tedd.

SummerNights

Brought the car into the shop today and did the lowering job. Took a loop off the coils and blocked the axle. I think it turned out well.

Oldsguy

Nice

Tedd Thompson

Just curious how does it ride compared to before the lowering job? And in the turns and on rough roads any ill effects? Would you advise others to attempt this?...Tedd

SummerNights

I didn't notice much of a difference in the ride, although I've got my front suspension set up on the firm side. No rubbing on turns, went over some speed bumps without problems. Cutting a coil off will get about 3 inches of drop, IMO that's the most to do with a static drop. In the rear 3 inch spacers would be best, I used some 2 inch square tubing because I had it laying around, gives it a bit of a rake wich is cool but I might redo it with a 3 inch spacer.

I would 100% recommend this, pretty straight forward. Took me about 3 hours to do. A cut off wheel and torch are required and a hoist helps but not necessary. The only cost was the u bolts at $60 so it's very affordable. Gives the car a longer sleeker appearance, I think it's a must for a car like this.

Alex

Takid455

Alex

Thanks for making my TO DO list longer..

Car looks great. I agree with dropping the back a little further.

SummerNights

I did the 3 inch spacer the next weekend and it's the perfect amount of drop.

Takid455

What tire size do you have?

Getting parts in place for the drop.

Did you replace the shocks with shorter units?

SummerNights

I've got B.F.Goodrich Silvertown Radials on mine, size 235/75R15. There smooth and quiet, I like em.

I didn't bother with changing the shocks, they were fairly new. Drove for 2 months after lowering with no problems or leaks from the shocks. I will be getting the car out of storage towards the end of the month, curious if they leaked at all while being parked.

Get her lowered! By far the best bang for the buck!!

SeanMiller063

Pictures please!

Frank Allen

Frank Allen

what we did was lower the rear not the front, however both are a mistake because the front end goes out of alignment and rides like a mack truck . why not leave it the way it was engineered in the first place. Through the years ive learned to respect the engineers.