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Old 11-18-2022, 05:12 PM
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Default 70' coil spring, help needed
Hi there,
I'm seeking some advice, I will need to buy front & rear coils for my 70 GTO which I'm restoring. body is presently off at the frame, I will replace the body bushings as well.

Looking to have a correct stance once done, I want the car to be within the stock ride height.
I don't want to end up with 'off road' look.
The coils that I had on the car were incorrect.

Any suggestion would be appreciated.
400, Auto, PS, PB, non-A/C.

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Old 11-18-2022, 05:18 PM
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Not sure if it makes sense for you so just 2 cents. On my second gen Firebird I only have coils on the front. After all the pains of height configuration on the front over the decades, I went to coil-overs. Problem solved for me and I am extremely happy with the flexibility. Wish I had coils on the back, but I am staying OEM style so have figured my way around that. The front flexibility made that aspect easier to work with.

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Old 11-18-2022, 05:26 PM
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Hi there,
I'm seeking some advice, I will need to buy front & rear coils for my 70 GTO which I'm restoring. body is presently off at the frame, I will replace the body bushings as well.

Looking to have a correct stance once done, I want the car to be within the stock ride height.
I don't want to end up with 'off road' look.
The coils that I had on the car were incorrect.

Any suggestion would be appreciated.
400, Auto, PS, PB, non-A/C.
Sorry I don't have any actual aftermarket part numbers but I know what you mean..can't stand seeing these GM A bodies witthe front or the rear 10 miles in the air and they left it like that. Doesn't look good and does nothing for the handling. My 70 gto is still sporting the original coil springs. Maybe find some decent originals?

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Old 11-18-2022, 09:29 PM
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Front Coils Moog 5390 https://www.ebay.com/itm/39410496498...Bk9SR-biydeRYQ


Rear Coils Moog 6319 https://www.ebay.com/itm/33454256663...Bk9SR-Lw9deRYQ

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Old 11-19-2022, 11:29 AM
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For my 72 I bought from Ames and they look stock like I wanted.

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Old 11-20-2022, 08:45 AM
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TJS do you have picture of your 72? I need new rear springs for my 72.

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Old 11-20-2022, 12:55 PM
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Some info that may be helpful.

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Old 11-21-2022, 03:48 PM
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Here ya go. Keep in mind, I also put one inch spacers on top, as some say a vert sags when top is lowered. I am glad I did.
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