its time to lower my 66 strato chief wagon...tips, hints and info would be much appreciated...thanks
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Sep 1, 2014
....in the old hotrodder days of doing it would be just use a torch and heat a spot on the coil spring and it will sag down to what ever you want. Better way is buy a low profile tire such as a 60 series which will fit in the existing wheel wells and clear the steeering components, thus leaving a stock ride and suspension but lowering the stance of the car and giving a fatter look with the wider tires. My 68 wagon has 245/60x14 in back and 215/70x14 in front. Adding a compleet air bag suspension will drop that thing right on the ground if you want but is a expensive option.
Many times I have cold cut one coil at first ( I use a ZIP cut ) , then trimmed until I get the ride height I want. IT is the slower approach..but it's hard to add coils once there gone! this does compromise travel and increase ride harshness, It can also effect bump steer if you go to far.
BTW...I cut one coil out of my 64 Custom Sport without any noticeable affects,, that along with the 60 series tires as stated ....gives a fat and low look..
its time to lower my 66 strato chief wagon...tips, hints and info would be much appreciated...thanks
Amazing I just spent money trying to get 66 "up off" the ground and you want to lower it ?? better keep my mouth closed.... at least your saving the body
LeeRoy said
Sep 1, 2014
normffff wrote:
its time to lower my 66 strato chief wagon...tips, hints and info would be much appreciated...thanks
Let the jack down. Sorry I couldn't resist. You will get real advice from the great guys on this forum.
MC said
Sep 2, 2014
427carl wrote:
normffff wrote:
its time to lower my 66 strato chief wagon...tips, hints and info would be much appreciated...thanks
Amazing I just spent money trying to get 66 "up off" the ground and you want to lower it ?? better keep my mouth closed.... at least your saving the body
There's your answer - just buy the "lowered" parts from Carl. Problem solved!
normffff said
May 18, 2016
hey rabbit...that is one beautiful 64 you've got there...my uncle bought a brand new 64 custom sport like that, way back when...burgundy with a black interior...re my wagon, i dont want to spend much, its a rust bucket, but it runs great, i just want an 'in the weeds' car once in my life...thanks
its time to lower my 66 strato chief wagon...tips, hints and info would be much appreciated...thanks
....in the old hotrodder days of doing it would be just use a torch and heat a spot on the coil spring and it will sag down to what ever you want. Better way is buy a low profile tire such as a 60 series which will fit in the existing wheel wells and clear the steeering components, thus leaving a stock ride and suspension but lowering the stance of the car and giving a fatter look with the wider tires. My 68 wagon has 245/60x14 in back and 215/70x14 in front. Adding a compleet air bag suspension will drop that thing right on the ground if you want but is a expensive option.
Many times I have cold cut one coil at first ( I use a ZIP cut ) , then trimmed until I get the ride height I want. IT is the slower approach..but it's hard to add coils once there gone!
this does compromise travel and increase ride harshness, It can also effect bump steer if you go to far.
BTW...I cut one coil out of my 64 Custom Sport without any noticeable affects,, that along with the 60 series tires as stated ....gives a fat and low look..
Amazing
I just spent money trying to get 66 "up off" the ground and you want to lower it ?? better keep my mouth closed.... at least your saving the body
Let the jack down
. Sorry I couldn't resist. You will get real advice from the great guys on this forum.
There's your answer - just buy the "lowered" parts from Carl. Problem solved!
hey rabbit...that is one beautiful 64 you've got there...my uncle bought a brand new 64 custom sport like that, way back when...burgundy with a black interior...re my wagon, i dont want to spend much, its a rust bucket, but it runs great, i just want an 'in the weeds' car once in my life...thanks