Rear spring lowering

[Skip99]

Heres what i have, apparently a replacement spring, seems to have a lot of arch, car sits about 2 inches too high in the rear. There is no one around close that will de arch a spring that ive found. So, the question is how close to the tire can i get with longer bolts? Already looks close to me, and 2 inchs lower there puts it pretty low. How close are some of the cars you have done or seen?
is it possible to remove a spring leaf?
or if it is too close could i trim off a quarter inch on the end of the spring ?

 

[Vettehead Mikey]

31 views and not one response? :eyerole

First off- put the car back on the ground and measure end clearance with the suspension settled. I bet it will be fine.

Next- to lower the rear end, try longer bolts. It's common to need 8" bolts in place of the stock 5 3/4" (I think) pieces when an aftermarket spring is installed. The rubber cushions at each end of the bolts are overdue for replacement.

Also- whoever installed the spring forgot to remove the shipping bands. The one on the left side has slipped and has partially fallen apart. Remove both.

 

[80convertible]

Rebuilt the rear using 8" spring bolts with 17" wheels. It's real close to the rim but has not made contact... yet.

 

[bill81vette]

Be careful,that as the tire heats up from going down the road,it doesn't expand to the point where that could be a problem!!