[CA] Lowered V-6 Front Springs

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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 08:49 PM
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Car: 87 RS Camaro
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Lowered V-6 Front Springs

Had a coil, coil & a half cut off these springs for a V-6 2.8 SO CAL 1987 RS.
I had 50 series tires, just a little to low for 50 series, just right for 60/65 series.

I've since switched to coilovers.
$25, plus shipping.
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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Re: Lowered V-6 Front Springs

Are these stock springs cut or Eibachs? I see an Eibach box in the pic.
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 09:39 PM
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Re: Lowered V-6 Front Springs

Stock springs, a friend of mine excised the deed of coil removal with a rotary saw.
I liked the stiffness, I had about 1 to 1.5 inches off the bumpstop before it touch.
I have 50 series tires on it, it was 12" from spindle to fender lip.
I'm now at 14.5 ....
Looked badass, but with 50 series a little too low.
Rears will forthcoming soon.
Eibach didn't make a spring that would give my V6 the height desired.
Dennis
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