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Old 02-03-2017, 01:29 PM
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Default Re: 1969 nova big block springs

You could try an aftermarket race coil like santhuff. They have different rates available and are a loooog coil. I've stuffed them in a BB 69 Camaro before and needed to trim about a coil off to get down to ride height. They are "drag" springs though but if it's sitting that high up handling will already be compromised a little.

They are a BEAR to install. We used a "through the shock hole" style compressor to pull the spring into the pocket and still had to drop the control arm bolts to get them in (at original length).

Gary
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