broken spring, couple questions

[stockgp]

first, will the drop springs from the newer xtreme s10 work on a g body?

also, is it a bad idea to get drop spindles and lowering springs?

doing brakes today and found my driver's front spring is broekn. i was going to lower the car anyways, just wasn't planning on doing it so soon.

thanks in advance for any help

 

[Doober]

They should work the same. I'm not sure how much it will lower the car though, if at all.

Springs in conjunction with spindles typically lower the car more than just one or the other, it doesn't hurt anything, but you need to get an alignment after putting everything back together or you'll get uneven tire wear.

I have Hotchkis 1902 springs on mine with Belltech 2100 spindles.

 

[85_SS]

I'm running belltech S-10 2" drop springs on the front of my Monte - I figure it dropped the front about 3" from stock.

 

[stockgp]

well, the xtremem springs are supposed to be a 1.5 inch drop from stock ride height.

i can get them cheaper than aftermarket springs. however, then i still have to buy rear springs.

i figure it's going to be cheaper to get a set of front and rear.

anyone used the springtech springs?

 

[Doober]

The spring rates may be different. Two things to pay attention to are the free length and spring rate. Take a look at this page, has a bit of info that may be helpful.
http://jeffd.50megs.com/Moog_Spring_Page.htm

 

[stockgp]

good read.

thanks for the link