V6 Lowering
10-10-2001, 11:30 PM
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V6 Lowering
Are there V6 specific lowering springs? So when you buy springs you have to buy a set for a V6. Meaning lowering springs from a V8 won't work? Or can lowering springs from a V8 work for our cars? Obviously the V8 front end wieghs more but will the springs still work? Thanks
10-10-2001, 11:42 PM
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Car: 13 Ram 1500/ 78 Formy
Engine: 5.7 / 7.4
Transmission: 6sp / TH350
Axle/Gears: 3.55 posi / 3.23
this will probably get sent to appearance, but the rear springs should work, as for the front, either compress the springs, or get the ever reasonably priced 
drop spindles.
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drop spindles.------------------
$150.00 2.8 Auto.
Blown Head Gasket.
turbo has arrived
,sold the t-bird, & got
head bolts & most of the gaskets
10-11-2001, 12:19 AM
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I would have to agree with Project: 85 2.8 bird, if you get lowering springs for the back it should work just fine.... since the weight in the back is the same. And I believe that going with Drop spindles work... let us know how it goes
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Car: Firebird SSA
Engine: 3.1
Transmission: 700R4
I have V8 springs on my V6 Firebird. I did lower my car 1". Handles alot better. Also I put drop spindes on too. No problems with the car....
10-11-2001, 05:44 PM
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Car: 13 Ram 1500/ 78 Formy
Engine: 5.7 / 7.4
Transmission: 6sp / TH350
Axle/Gears: 3.55 posi / 3.23
hey hunter, I'll trade you those springs for anything my neighbor has 
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10-12-2001, 12:22 PM
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Car: 1986 Firebird
Engine: 2.8 V6
Transmission: 700R4
Firebird90, if you call your car dirty, I hate to see what you'd call mine! (Filthy?) 
Hey was that 1" drop "just" with the V8 lowering springs? I've been considering replacing my 223,000+ mile springs with new ones, the originals have gotta be worn to hell, and I'm sure it's affecting my cornering ability. So if I can get a 1" drop with new springs, that'd be great! (Ever since I totalled my car, the gap between the front tires and front fender has always seemed HUGE... don't know why. The car was re-welded to spec.)
Thanks!
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Hey was that 1" drop "just" with the V8 lowering springs? I've been considering replacing my 223,000+ mile springs with new ones, the originals have gotta be worn to hell, and I'm sure it's affecting my cornering ability. So if I can get a 1" drop with new springs, that'd be great! (Ever since I totalled my car, the gap between the front tires and front fender has always seemed HUGE... don't know why. The car was re-welded to spec.)
Thanks!
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-Tom P (Hot rodded 1986 Firebird 2.8l)
10-12-2001, 01:48 PM
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Car: Firebird SSA
Engine: 3.1
Transmission: 700R4
Hey Tom,
Its a 1' drop in spings and 2" drop with spindles. The car has settled its .25" lower then the picture.
My car doesn't move much, maybe twice a Month. While is in the garage it collects all the dust. Plus its black....
Its a 1' drop in spings and 2" drop with spindles. The car has settled its .25" lower then the picture.
My car doesn't move much, maybe twice a Month. While is in the garage it collects all the dust. Plus its black....
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Yes they do make springs specifically for the V6. Suspension Technologies makes them part number 60115(82-92) They also have 1 3/8 anti sway bar front and 1 inch rear. 1 inch front and rear. I do not have the preice, I have to call my supplier to get it. But I can get better then 30 percent off on them!. Email me if you are interested and I will call my supplier.
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