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Old June 29th, 2012, 07:11 AM
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1972 Cutlass S Coupe - Front Spring Rate
Does anyone know what the factory front spring rate was for a 1972 Cutlass S Coupe with No AC, Power Steering, 350 2bbl with Auto trans Turbo 350?
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My magic decoder ring displayed an LZ code 280lb spring, same per side.
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Old June 29th, 2012, 09:22 AM
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Thanks for the info. I actually have new Moroso 47160's going into the front that are rated at 242lbs.
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The signature pic is with 28" Moroso DS2s and stock springs, which sits an inch or 2 too high.
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Old June 29th, 2012, 10:01 AM
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280lb was the lowest rate available on the A bodies in 72. 242 is a bit low, so it will ride smooth but can bottom out easily.
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By the way, are springs symettrical? So, does it mattery which side is on the top and the bottom as long as i line it up with the drain hole?
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Originally Posted by Tony72Cutlass'S'
By the way, are springs symettrical? So, does it mattery which side is on the top and the bottom as long as i line it up with the drain hole?
Closed up side is up. Open side is down.
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