Suspension and Chassis Questions about your suspension? Need chassis advice?

do springs make a huge diffrence?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 8, 2013 | 12:35 AM
  #1  
blaze15301's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
do springs make a huge diffrence?

Just like the title ask do springs make a huge difference? I am debating buying moog Irok springs from rock auto to match the rest of my suspension its all moog. So will the spring make a huge Difference for a daily driver?
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2013 | 06:01 AM
  #2  
sofakingdom's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
Community Builder
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 27,893
Likes: 2,436
Car: Yes
Engine: Usually
Transmission: Sometimes
Axle/Gears: Behind me somewhere
Re: do springs make a huge diffrence?

Yes

Like it's a whole diffferent car
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2013 | 06:23 AM
  #3  
JamesC's Avatar
Moderator
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 19,282
Likes: 103
From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: do springs make a huge diffrence?

Originally Posted by blaze15301
Just like the title ask do springs make a huge difference? I am debating buying moog Irok springs from rock auto to match the rest of my suspension its all moog. So will the spring make a huge Difference for a daily driver?
You might take note that the Moog fronts (5664) will drop the car slightly, the rears (5665) will jack the rear up significantly. I was forced to cut a bit of coil and use hose in place of the OE isolator to eliminate the problem.

JamesC
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2013 | 07:10 AM
  #4  
TPI-Formula350-'s Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,644
Likes: 4
From: Long Island New York
Car: 89 Formula 350
Engine: Forged 385 H/C/I
Transmission: 700R4-4300 Stall-lockup
Axle/Gears: BW 9 Bolt 3:70
Re: do springs make a huge diffrence?

I like the hotchkis 1903 springs,
1" drop.
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2013 | 08:37 AM
  #5  
Jaysz28's Avatar
Supreme Member
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (30)
 
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 1,519
Likes: 18
From: Fort Myers, FL
Car: 91 Firebird
Engine: 6.0
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: do springs make a huge diffrence?

Originally Posted by JamesC
You might take note that the Moog fronts (5664) will drop the car slightly, the rears (5665) will jack the rear up significantly. I was forced to cut a bit of coil and use hose in place of the OE isolator to eliminate the problem.

JamesC
I just bought and installed the 5665 springs and JamesC is telling the truth. I have a 4"+ fender gap. Will be removing the isolator first, and possibly cutting a coil to get it less 4x4 like.
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2013 | 09:59 AM
  #6  
blaze15301's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
Re: do springs make a huge diffrence?

The ones i am getting are 5662 for the front for 16 inch wheels and the other is 5665 for the rear. can someone post pics please.
Reply
Old Jan 9, 2013 | 05:47 AM
  #7  
Chuck84TA's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 582
Likes: 1
From: Woodstock, IL
Car: 1984 Trans Am Recaro Edition
Engine: 355 L98 Vortec 226/234 custom cam
Transmission: TKO-600
Axle/Gears: On borrowed time...
Re: do springs make a huge diffrence?

I found this link very helpful regarding springs

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...og-5662-a.html
Reply
Old Jan 9, 2013 | 10:40 PM
  #8  
Reid Fleming's Avatar
Supreme Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,118
Likes: 15
From: Houston, TX
Car: 1989 GTA
Engine: SuperRam 350
Transmission: Pro Built S/S TH700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Re: do springs make a huge diffrence?

Originally Posted by blaze15301
The ones i am getting are 5662 for the front for 16 inch wheels and the other is 5665 for the rear. can someone post pics please.
It's not the most detailed photo. But it gives a rough estimate. Mine is the black one on the end. This is with 5662 and 5665 springs. (The maroon car next to mine is sailtexas186548's ultra low Camaro)

Name:  5662and5665_zps72066376.jpg
Views: 94
Size:  97.3 KB

Here's a closer look at the back 5665 springs (back when I still had the GS-D3 tires on there). To me, it looks fine like this. If you kneel down on the ground and look closely, it may appear to have lots of gap. But from my usual standing position, walking up to the car (as this photo was taken), this is what I see. The rear heights were 28.5" when this photo was taken.

Don't forget that the back end will be 0.75" lower once you actually sit in the car. Regardless, I like it at the height it is.

Name:  DSC01947.jpg
Views: 50
Size:  70.3 KB
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
customblackbird
Suspension and Chassis
4
Aug 15, 2021 10:16 PM
86White_T/A305
LTX and LSX
0
Aug 17, 2015 12:16 AM
1988iroc350tpi
Tech / General Engine
8
Aug 14, 2015 07:52 PM
z28addict8490
Interior
6
Aug 7, 2015 08:48 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:47 AM.