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Old 09-02-2020, 12:52 PM
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The lean is from poor quality springs, period. As long as they are installed properly that is. 'Correct', quality springs is the real answer.

When it comes to springs, forget anyone who mentions 'built to factory specs', they are lying, there are too many variations, and the 'books' are wrong. Even if they were the 'correct' spec, since the tolerance range is wide, it won't ever be right, hence, the dreaded 'lean'.

I personally only use Global West springs, they are quality pieces, and work. Well at that. Call and talk to Doug, and he will make sure you get what you want & need, and replace them or refund if they are not. Best $180pr you'll ever spend.

Long time ago I spoke to Herb Adams when I called VSE for parts, and we had a discussion about coil springs vs coil overs. Long story short, in many ways, especially for a 'street' car, coil springs are better.

Get some of the knock off tubular lower control arms and GW springs, and if you can swing it, the GW uppers. You will be happy on the improvements. Money well spent.

https://www.globalwest.net/pontiac-coil-springs.html


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