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#1
04-11-2006, 11:48 PM
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lowering ride
has anybody lowered a 80-90 caprice, if so, how do you like it? does it drive differently? suggestions, do's and don'ts???? any remarks appreciated.... sorry for so many questions lately, just wanna play with my ride for summer time
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#2
04-12-2006, 09:10 AM
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Re: lowering ride
The only proper way to lower the vehicle is with new spindles. Lowering springs will require camber adjustment that will be near the limits of the provided adjustment range. Even at that, bump-steer may become an issue with the swingarms positioned closer to the top end of the range.
The rear is fairly straightforward, requiring only a different rate and free height spring, and the required adjustment of the pinion angle. You'll need to adjust the lower control arms and use an angle gauge after the spring swap, but that's about all. If you simply swap in lowering springs as so many others have done, the handling will be out the window, and driveshaft/pinion angle will be very ugly on hard launches. You'll find out the first time you have to pick pieces of driveshaft and U-joint out of your swiss-cheesed plastic fuel tank. Then again, the wheel hop should warn you of that ahead of time.
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#3
04-12-2006, 12:20 PM
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Re: lowering ride
Actually those have steel fuel tanks!
 But yeah, I was going to bring those two points up last night, then fell asleep first.
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1988 9C1 - Modified LM1 @ 275HP/350TQ - TH700R4 - 3.08 8.5" Disc Rear - see it at http://www.silicon212.org/9c1! 2005 Crown Vic P71 - former AZ DPS - 4.6 liters of pure creamy slothness! 1967 El Camino L79/M20 old school asphalt raper Remember - a government that is strong enough to give you everything you need, is also strong enough to take everything you have.
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#4
04-12-2006, 02:18 PM
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Re: lowering ride
just keep the 20"+ wheels away from it
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Formerly Blownalcoholboy 1986 Z28, 400ci SBC, Twin borg warner billet S467 turbos, Reid case powerglide, Moser 9". Holley EFI, Boost Leash. 950RWHP on pump gas, 1200rwhp on race gas (22 psi) Best ET 1/4: 8.35 @ 170mph (275 drag radial) Best ET 1/8: 5.44 @ 132mph (275 drag radial) Best 60': 1.31 on the back tires (275 drag radial) AF User Rules/Guidelines http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...uidelines.html
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#5
04-12-2006, 04:01 PM
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Re: lowering ride
Quote:
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#6
04-13-2006, 02:00 PM
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Re: lowering ride
dont forget the tv's in every empty space of the car
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Formerly Blownalcoholboy 1986 Z28, 400ci SBC, Twin borg warner billet S467 turbos, Reid case powerglide, Moser 9". Holley EFI, Boost Leash. 950RWHP on pump gas, 1200rwhp on race gas (22 psi) Best ET 1/4: 8.35 @ 170mph (275 drag radial) Best ET 1/8: 5.44 @ 132mph (275 drag radial) Best 60': 1.31 on the back tires (275 drag radial) AF User Rules/Guidelines http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...uidelines.html
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#8
04-13-2006, 06:17 PM
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Re: lowering ride
Quote:
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Formerly Blownalcoholboy 1986 Z28, 400ci SBC, Twin borg warner billet S467 turbos, Reid case powerglide, Moser 9". Holley EFI, Boost Leash. 950RWHP on pump gas, 1200rwhp on race gas (22 psi) Best ET 1/4: 8.35 @ 170mph (275 drag radial) Best ET 1/8: 5.44 @ 132mph (275 drag radial) Best 60': 1.31 on the back tires (275 drag radial) AF User Rules/Guidelines http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...uidelines.html
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#9
04-13-2006, 06:32 PM
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Re: lowering ride
You forgot the fuzzy dice... that LIGHT UP!
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#10
04-13-2006, 06:41 PM
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Re: lowering ride
i think we all made a funny.hehehe
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#11
04-13-2006, 07:14 PM
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Re: lowering ride
Or the fart can exhaust tips... or the wheel spacers that stick the wheels out into the air ...
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1988 9C1 - Modified LM1 @ 275HP/350TQ - TH700R4 - 3.08 8.5" Disc Rear - see it at http://www.silicon212.org/9c1! 2005 Crown Vic P71 - former AZ DPS - 4.6 liters of pure creamy slothness! 1967 El Camino L79/M20 old school asphalt raper Remember - a government that is strong enough to give you everything you need, is also strong enough to take everything you have.
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