lowering springs for a wagon

[Ringers]

The fronts on mine are QA-1 adjustable. I have airbags inside my springs, but this year, I will delete the springs all together, install a pair of Firestone 6902s with a Haldex ride control valve. That way it is always at the right height no matter what the load.Like the Boat.

 

[EdontheBeach]

I looked at the firestone bags; can't figure how I would mount them in a g-body. have you already figured that out? however, the monte springs you have look about right, I assume the boat drops it another 1.5" or so

 

[EdontheBeach]

I have A body rear springs in my wagon. I believe they were suppose to be for a 1972 cutlass (rear). The fronts are 3rd gen Camaro IROC springs with about 2/3 of a coil chopped sawed off. The best part is I bought each pair from Autozone and they were about $65 a pair. BTW I have a heavy 455 Pontiac up front. The car is no Canyon carver, but I am happy with the stance. See Avatar. Couldn't tell you how much it is lowered from stock but I would guess in the 2 1/2 to 3 inch range.

inexpensive is just what i'm lookin' for!

 

[Ringers]

I looked under there and it will require some fab work. Usually requires some pads welded to the axle too. I do a lot of custom fab work tho, so it won't stop me from moving forward. I really like the way this wagon is behaving. I was going to sell it, but am having reservations.
Cheers-MFR

 

[EdontheBeach]

look at CPP prt# RCS5379-D. they are 1.5" rear drops for a g body sedan

 

[BuWaGone]

I want to lower the rear of my wagon 2-3" to match the front. I think I'll try the A-body spring. Tell me about expensive, it's about another $100 to ship a set of spring from OPGI.

 

[EdontheBeach]

according to the MOOG catalog the 5379 is the spring for an A body Mali, CPP says it works on the g body as well. this set, RCS5379-D is $99

 

[sbc383rulz]

I used some 4th gen caprice wagon springs in the back of my 83 wagon, they are SUPER soft but they are stock springs from a car with 220k+ so.....
The front springs on my car must be meant for a diesel because they are really tall and stiff.

 

[EdontheBeach]

di you have any fitment issues with those rear springs or do they just pop right in?

 

[motorheadmike]

http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/thread ... st-3229500

http://www.wolferacecraft.com/detail.aspx?ID=849

or the way I did it:

http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-h ... gon-3.html

Coil-over springs are a great and affordable option.

My take on wagon lowering spring theory: http://ls1tech.com/forums/17689229-post23.html