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pumpgas · 03-10-2009, 10:26 PM

FWIW when I did just a 1" drop spring and 2 1/2" spindles I was able to lift the lower arm into position by hand. So I would have to say that a 1 1/2" spring is going to be a little shorter and possible be a little loose until you get weight on it. Just make sure to get the lower part of the spring in the correct location (small divit in lower A-arm) and you should be golden for the top.

03-10-2009, 10:26 PM	#5
pumpgas Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 304	Re: coil spring installation FWIW when I did just a 1" drop spring and 2 1/2" spindles I was able to lift the lower arm into position by hand. So I would have to say that a 1 1/2" spring is going to be a little shorter and possible be a little loose until you get weight on it. Just make sure to get the lower part of the spring in the correct location (small divit in lower A-arm) and you should be golden for the top. __________________ 00' Z28 ("wifes" car) 92' Mustang w/sbc everything needs a little heart beat 87' GMC Sierra Classic Short Bed Fleet side almost stock 69' Chevy short step carbed 6.0 w/400th trans. Completed w/325 miles on it