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Old January 24th, 2015, 06:37 AM
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Front springs 70 Vista Cruiser

So farI haven't been able to find specific front springs for my Vista Beater. Rock Auto, Moog, and other sites don't have a listing. I attempted to order a set earlier and the local parts store couldn't find a specific listing either. He talked with the Badgleys (local Olds experts) and they thought that probably a set for a Cutlass/442 w/air would be a good fit. I tend to agree but not sure. My car is a 350 w/air. I'm sure that the Vista Cruiser is the heaviest A body. I am thinking about ordering some springs for a Cutlass/442 455 w/air. I'm guessing those would be the heaviest. I don't want to lower the car, actually a little higher would be good for me. What have you guys done? Thanks, Greg
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Old January 24th, 2015, 08:03 AM
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If you look up the actual specs of your springs including the end types. You can use this chart to cross something that will work.

http://www.moog-suspension-parts.com...il_Springs.asp
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Old January 24th, 2015, 08:28 AM
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I used 1970 442 455 with air on my 70 vista and the height looks stock. My motor is a diesel converted stroker, M20, with vintage air and ss1 15" rims.
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Originally Posted by Greg Rogers
So farI haven't been able to find specific front springs for my Vista Beater.
That's because from the firewall forward your car is a Cutlass. Get Cutlass springs for the same engine and equipment.
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Old January 24th, 2015, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by montvaleplace
I used 1970 442 455 with air on my 70 vista and the height looks stock. My motor is a diesel converted stroker, M20, with vintage air and ss1 15" rims.
Tony, that thing sounds awesome. Seems like a good plan on the springs.
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The assembly manual has a table showing each series with option combos, this table list spring rates. You can use this to match up to your Vista.

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Old January 27th, 2015, 03:37 PM
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The assembly manual has a table showing each series with option combos, this table list spring rates. You can use this to match up to your Vista.

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Thanks, Don. Yep I found the original Gm part # and put it in to RockAuto and came up w/ Moog 5400. I already received them. Back to work again!
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Glad to help. Good luck with your front end rebuild.

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