Spring expanders in 1982 front springs. Are these a stock item?
Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling
Are these spring expanders a factory install? I gotta believe no?
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No. Actually, they look like what used to be used to push a cast iron manifold apart so the bolts would fit. Sometimes these manifolds would contract when heated/cooled so the bolt holes would not line up. Most newer manifolds have a flange across all exhaust holes so they do not get out of alignment.
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I’m replacing the shocks and the springs anyway. But, I was surprised to see these. At least I know not to put them back in. Thanks for the quick response.
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How is the ride height? Can’t believe anyone would use them things. Had to be unsafe as he!!
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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System
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Brian - NCM Lifetime Member
73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System
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Yup, Put them in the junk, and put in new springs.
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