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Coil springs

Posted: 5/7/08 7:28amMessage 1 of 4
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Oviedo, FL - USA
Joined: 9/8/2006
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Vette(s): 1977 t-top

I have bought a pr. of coil springs that are noticebly "fater",meaning the originals look to be about 5/8" dia. and the new ones 3/4".Some of the catalogues I have show coil springs for 77 small block.Does a big block car use these heavier springs?I don't see any listed for a big block.They are the same height as my originals.

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Coil springs

Posted: 5/7/08 7:46amMessage 2 of 4
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BILOXI, MS - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 rag top

big blocks normally use the larger dia springs and are slightly shorter --making them much easier to install --

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Coil springs

Posted: 5/7/08 7:26pmMessage 3 of 4
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Rocklin, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1970 T-Top350/350hp numbers matching 4 speed. It's a mess and 1970 Convertible 4 speed.
Hey I had the same question when I got main from NAPA. They told me it will give you the same ride hight.
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Coil springs

Posted: 5/9/08 9:52amMessage 4 of 4
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Mounds View, MN - USA
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Vette(s): 70 LT1 coupe, 69 350 HP coupe, 69 390HP 427 coupe, 71 LS5 convert, 85 coupe, 93 coupe
Basically, the thicker the wire of the spring, the harsher the ride.  And the fewer coils, the harsher.  Yours should be about 5/8" diameter.

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