Bigger front springs

[leadfoot455]

I cant weld the a arms down in my car, how much height will I gain by putting bigger springs in the front?

[pb413]

Aug 1, 2016 7:43:35 GMT -5 leadfoot455 said:

I cant weld the a arms down in my car, how much height will I gain by putting bigger springs in the front?

If you remove the rubber bump stop from under the a-arm you will get a couple inches until the arm hits the frame.

[STROMI 121]

Depends on what kind of car, what kond of springs, and what kind of spacer (if any) you are using.

[leadfoot455]

79 tbird, rubber bump stop is gone, using springs out of a 70s ford pickup that are 17 inches tall. Might use a spacer not sure yet

[Luke Wells]

Everyone talks about the springs making you gain a bunch of height...

They can only make you gain as much as the A-arms will allow until they touch the frame.

Will they add stiffness? Yes, but I've always done this with stock springs and spacers or bolting/welding them down.

If the stock arms don't allow enough height then you have options like changing spindles, changing arms, or tire height.

Idk... JMO

[klicky96]

I use 1-ton superduty diesel Springs. It's nice running a shop and installing a lot of lift kits.

[leadfoot455]

Aug 1, 2016 18:50:29 GMT -5 klicky96 said:

I use 1-ton superduty diesel Springs. It's nice running a shop and installing a lot of lift kits.

So do you gain much?

[klicky96]

Maxes out the a-arms till they touch thetouch the frame. Makes the front very stiff but still has bounce.

[klicky96]

If you weren't so far away, I'd tell you to come grab a set.

[leadfoot455]

Thanks