rsorg Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Has anyone used eaton brand springs on the front of there car , My original owner had the front springs replaced in 1980 on my 72 monte , with a 454 , air etc, and it seems that they may need to be replaced. I replaced the rears last year and it raised the rear up about 1 7\8ths of an inch. A local shop here does this work ,but I do not want the car to be up to high, any thoughts, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemalibu Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 "...but I do not want the car to be up to high, any thoughts," You might think about replacing the lower ball joint with a tall joint at the same time. This will lessen the increased height of the new springs by 1/2" and correct the inherent poor geometry of our cars which induces the bump steer that plagues us. You can see how high my red '72 below was sitting... I replaced the springs with BMR 2" lowering springs and the tall ball joints, and it was the perfect cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsorg Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 I will probable be told that the upper and lower ball joints will also need to be replaced, they are the originals and the only thing I did to the front was replace the sway bar bushings,this car has a smooth and straight ride , do you have a big block ?thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemalibu Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 "... do you have a big block ?" It's pretty big... a 504ci : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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