best way to lower a 1979 monte carlo

[19MC79]

I have a 1979 Monte Carlo that i have done paint and body, engine and transmission and interior. Now its time to do the suspension. My plan is to do 2" drop spindles and cut the back springs (its a Monte not worried if the back rides a little rough the thing floats) Wondering if anyone has any recommendations or tips that would be helpful. Thanks

 

[Carlola]

rear springs are cheap, cutting is more of a front thing.

 

[19MC79]

rear springs are cheap, cutting is more of a front thing.

my issue with buying rear springs is that from the forums Ive read people i talk to you never get the right height and end up modifying the new springs anyway to get it just right.

 

[papabearxl]

The rears on my Olds are double-pigtailed, IIRC? Would be the same on the Monte I would think?

 

[Carlola]

The rears seem to be a specific shape, unlike the front i dont think they could be simply cut and then fit normal again. It may just take some time for the springs to relax down to the full drop. In the mean time throw some sandbags in the trunk....or fat chicks in the back

 

[19cutlass79]

you can't cut rear springs made for g body's because of the pigtail design, if you want to fine tune the rear ride height then you have to buy f body rear springs and isolators and cut those to desired height.

wade

 

[jrm81bu]

I cut my rear springs. I also took the stock isolator and cut it then ziptied it to the "new" spring end.

 

[83hurst-olds]

You can also feather the springs some by the proper application of heat. I find it hard to do, but have done it.

Pics of your '79? That was my first car and I loved it. In fact, that's how I met my wife, I sold it to her. 8)

 

[1979ratrod]

The rears seem to be a specific shape, unlike the front i dont think they could be simply cut and then fit normal again. It may just take some time for the springs to relax down to the full drop. In the mean time throw some sandbags in the trunk....or fat chicks in the back

X2 on the fat chicks

 

[83hurst-olds]

In the mean time throw some sandbags in the trunk....or fat chicks in the back

This is by far the worst, and most unsafe way to lower your car!