Markbgt01

Now that I'm off the Newbie forum....
I'll ask the question here.

I've struggled with rear coils, the OEM pair was perfect (picture attached black, first restoration). My dad replaced these with aftermarket and they sit about 2" too high (in my opinion). Picture of the car Yellow is how it is now (maybe 1/2 inch lower with the ESPO CC509 springs I just put in). I want the look of the other car pictures attached.
Eaton suggested these (MC 1233 STD springs OR MC 1305 (1/2 inch lower than the 1233's). I've messaged several, all with great cars.
I'd like this car to sit lower.
Any help from you Olds fans is appreciated, spring used and pictures.
I'm to the point of getting a 1" dropped spring (Global West GLS S 62).
Thanks... Eaton is giving me good advice, try them and if they do not fit, try another....
Thornton has also struggled with this, and gave me some great advice.
I'm too picky and just know the look I want.
Would consider a used OEM pair if someone is selling.
Thank you,
Mark

stevengerard

I went with the heavy duty eaton springs 1 inch lower than stock. Do a search I have some shots of my car from the side.

It is very difficult to tell what is what as they list different springs for W30s yet there really is no difference in the back weight and then there is no listing for a W30 with AC (at least there wasn't when I was looking). So I just went with what Eaton recommended for the 442 with AC and had them send me 1 inch lower in back 1.5 inch lower in front. I went with HD in back in case I carry people in a parade the back end doesn't drag.

Markbgt01

I have 2 pairs coming from Eaton, if they do not sit the way I want, I'm doing what you did Steven. I'll search your pictures. I've asked so many people about this topic, it frustrates me to see the top of the tires in the rear. My dads car back in 1970 (not a W30, they sat lower, and some too low), I'm looking for something in the middle. A guy here told me he got his set from NAPA, stock springs, his car looks PERFECT.

Markbgt01

I have 2 sets of Eaton springs to try, they look very stock...
Can't wait to see how they look, one of them will stay in the car hopefully!

oldcutlass

If it still needs more drop a fat girl in the back may help.

Springs are always trial and error. Doing what you did is the best way.

Markbgt01

Sure is... thankfully some will let you do this and return the other set(s)...

dfire25

Which spring did you end up going with? I like the stance of the car in the second pic (the yellow one, your car I believe). Do you have anymore pics?

Markbgt01

If you are talking me I went with the EATON Detroit Spring MC1305 springs, that's this picture... most like the back up higher, I like this, it's pretty much stock from what I remember.

Markbgt01

Here were my old springs, which I think sit too high

Markbgt01

159$, well worth it, it's something you have to see everyday.
I have MOOG in my HO, they sit too high in the front, that'll be next.

Good luck

Markbgt01

dfire25

Personally I like this stance. Do you remember which springs they were?

Markbgt01

for the 83 Hurst Olds, MOOG 5604 in the front.
MOOG 5379 in the rear.

Yeah, this doesn't look too bad... agree.
I'm too picky

Markbgt01

oh in the 442, DUH, actually they were from
ESPO Springs n Things
800-903-9019 or 570-672-9413
(M-Th 10:00 AM-5:00 PM and Fri 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Eastern)
CC509 70$.
They are what Thornton Reproductions use.

Markbgt01

Is that your Yellow Olds? NICE CAR!

Markbgt01

Haven't been on in a while, Yes, that's my car...