So before i sold my car 18 years ago I had put coil springs in it rated for a big block since that was my future plans. drove it with a sbc for a few months yanked engine and sold it. it sat all these years with no engine in it and now that ive got it back ive put a chevy 350 back in it and am leaving it at that. with a cast iron small block in it, radiator full, everything on but the hood , the chrome wheelwell moulding is at 28 inches off the ground measured in the center and looks like its got a lift kit on it. i have the air shock on rear aired up to max, to be level. My finances arent up to buying new stuff at the moment since the wife lost her job so want to get opinions on cutting these springs to save some money.
Since these are not old worn out factory springs and but I dont know what spring number they are after all these years. would any one see an issue with cutting these to at least get it down to stock height or preferably lower. ive read that cutting them will increase the spring rate so if i can get down with a firm ride that would be fine with me.
What would be the factory height to shoot for measured at the center of the wheelwell arch?
And is there a max amount of coils that can be cut from a spring?
Thanks
Since these are not old worn out factory springs and but I dont know what spring number they are after all these years. would any one see an issue with cutting these to at least get it down to stock height or preferably lower. ive read that cutting them will increase the spring rate so if i can get down with a firm ride that would be fine with me.
What would be the factory height to shoot for measured at the center of the wheelwell arch?
And is there a max amount of coils that can be cut from a spring?
Thanks
