MudEye

So My coil springs are sagging bad. Will be replacing shocks and springs. Adding 60's on back.Upgrading to 15 inch rims. Was offered an opinion from 2 people.
Put Vista cruiser coil springs to get extra lift. Replace with standard coil springs with addition of gas shocks. May I ask if any have experience here? Or some good advice. Thanks

tmaleck

I just did this to my 67 'vert . I used the variable rate Vista Cruiser rear springs. Installed height is 10" Stock springs are listed at 8" installed height. Load compression and travel are a bit different between the two as well. I did a tubular arm install at the same time with 1.25" rear sway bar and KYB GR2 low pressure gas shocks. This picture is still with the 235/70R14 tires. I have 255/60R15 to install with new rims, but not had time yet. It seems a bit too high, but this install is a week and 1/2 old. I expect they will settle a bit, and if not, I still like the result. Not a fan of high pressure gas shocks to get increased ride height, they will lose pressure over time and also tend to add load where the chassis is not designed to take it. I have a few more pictures on my photobucket page as well.

Tim

oldcutlass

Here's a link to what I did on my 67. I think the ride height settled in nicely. Listed all part #s and costs.

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...front-end.html