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Old 09-07-2017, 02:11 PM   #1
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Default Chevelle front suspension questions

I'd like to raise the front ride height of my Chevelle.
How can I do this without using new springs and trimming them?
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Old 09-07-2017, 03:23 PM   #2
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Default Re: Chevelle front suspension questions

Mr. Gasket #1285, hard rubber spacer installs above or below spring. That will raise it about an 1". Allstar Performance makes thin steel spacers if you want to raise it just a small amount, 3/16" or 1/8", Allstar #56120 or #56121.
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Old 09-07-2017, 04:58 PM   #3
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Default Re: Chevelle front suspension questions

There are also some rubber spacers that you stick between the coils . They don't require you to disassemble anything , just stick them in .
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Old 09-08-2017, 10:24 AM   #4
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There are also some rubber spacers that you stick between the coils . They don't require you to disassemble anything , just stick them in .
They make spacers you install when car is up on jacks and suspension hanging. Both screw in and bolt in.
Mr gasket had them many moons ago.
They go right between exposed coils
Google mr gasket spring spacer. Many styles appear.

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