Ok...hello all, I posted earlier regarding my steering wheel dilemma...but now a new question. I replaced the upper and lower arms, sway bar links and everything else down there. In replacing the coil springs I went with a stiffer but 1" shorter coil spring from Laurel Mt. Mustang (they are for a V8). Now the car sits noticeably higher and looks like crap. I assume I made a boo-boo. Anyone else run into this? Can I cut a coil off or should I just replace with stock since we're only talking about $60 and they have to come out anyway?

 

I'd give it a month or so to settle down, and then if it doesn't cut them. I would cut in either 1/4 coil or 1/2 coil increments so you don't end up cutting off too much.

 

I relocated my upper arms like they did on the gt350, that lowered it 3/4-1in. then cut 1 coil it looks nice but just a little to low now.

 

Thanks BA...I think I'll start with 1/4...easier to take off than put on ;-)

 

Here are pics of my 67 when it had its I6 in it. I had 1" drop coils for a V8.

new springs



1/2 coil cut


full coil

 

Forgive the bad picture...but this is what I'm looking at. Something tells me it won't settle enough. From a distance it looks like the car is climbing a hill. Perhaps I'll start at 1/2 coil.

 

What is your tire size?

If it is P195/75R14 then you have a 25.5" diameter. I run 205/50R15 tire on my 67 and they have a diameter of 23.1". So 1/2 coil might actually end up just right for your.

 

Correct 195/75/r14. Could there be any considerations with the upper or lower arms. They were direct replacements and bolted right on. The springs seem seated correctly...still sounds like cutting.

 

Ps...BA...what a gorgeous car.

 

I'm concerned it is related to the V8 springs and cutting a coil would further stiffen the ride, essentially pounding the pour car to death so i am ordering stock I6 springs. At that point I will cut a 1/4 coil since I do want it a smidgen lower and will repost the lowered ride.

 

Well, I bit the bullet and bought the stock springs and cut 1/8 a coil off. Looks much better. I suppose cutting the stiff springs would have worked but how rough would the ride be? Doesn't matter...I'm satisfied with the look. Anyone need a pair of 1" lower V-8 springs? Real cheap. Thanks again for your help.