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Brad · 06-28-2001, 09:37 PM

Nope, I've got 2" drop spindles. About a 5" drop overall. I used 77 springs (very soft in 25 years) and cut approx. 3" over several times (had 3" then 4" now 5"). The ride itself is great-not stiff at all (again I used 25 yr soft springs!) But, a portion of the spring still rubs in the cup of crossmember. I tried to fix by cutting more and seating it differently each time but to no avail. I don't buy new drop springs 'cause I suspect they'll do it too! I wonder if it's the crossmember. Has anyone experienced this prob before?

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68 Camaro,250(No,I'm not putting in a 350!)
67,LWB,250(Again, I'm not putting in a 350!)
a work in progress
"Praise The Lowered"
Bend, Or (for the summer)

06-28-2001, 09:37 PM	#3
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Nope, I've got 2" drop spindles. About a 5" drop overall. I used 77 springs (very soft in 25 years) and cut approx. 3" over several times (had 3" then 4" now 5"). The ride itself is great-not stiff at all (again I used 25 yr soft springs!) But, a portion of the spring still rubs in the cup of crossmember. I tried to fix by cutting more and seating it differently each time but to no avail. I don't buy new drop springs 'cause I suspect they'll do it too! I wonder if it's the crossmember. Has anyone experienced this prob before? ------------------ 68 Camaro,250(No,I'm not putting in a 350!) 67,LWB,250(Again, I'm not putting in a 350!) a work in progress "Praise The Lowered" Bend, Or (for the summer) __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...