Hello all!

What kind of aftermarket springs should i be looking into Moog, Hotchkis or stock replacements? I have about "0" suspension experience. I do know as of now, with more than me in the car i have to "be cautious" as to what bumps and whoop-de-whoops i can or cannot cross without fear of dragging bottom. Also, i know that my ride height is at only 8 7/16" in the rear (measured 3/4 to 1" in front of the wheel opening) and 8 1/2" in the front (measured just in front of the rocker).

In a perfect world i would love to have a significantly "stiffer" feel with little to no body roll, basically i dont want to worry about dragging my pretty headers when 3 of my friends want to go cruise to the local strip. I have ordered energy suspension poly bushing for the whole front end but where to go with springs to keep a "similar" ride height? I hope that i described this enough. Thanks all for reading, let the learning begin (for me).


Crap i almost forgot the specs.

Olds 350, #5cast heads
NO A/C
TH350..
bucket seats
stock LT numbered springs (way way to cushy, feels like im driving a whoopdy)
New Monroe shocks( can be changed as well)
I hope that is enough info.

Mike

 

Are you planning all 4 springs? Rob had a great thread on springs I bought hoots all around I believe I got the variable rate heavy duty's let me find the link for you

 

Can't find that thread I am sure he will chime in though

 

Well here's a thread I started on front spring replacement for my 69 Cutlass S Hardtop that morphed into a rear spring question as well... Rob and others helped out alot and I love the ride now which coupled with new upper ball joints and front stabilizer links makes the car feel new. Cheers

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...day-coupe.html

This thread from Rob might help as well

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...tml#post264807

 

Thanks guys, yeah im doing all 4. I ended up scoring a rear sway bar last week, this will be a winter project. Ive got a case of the "might as well do it" going on. Thinking of boxing in my trailing arms and re-using them as well. How well does that work out?

 

I have never used the boxing in sheetmetal thats the parts suppliers have so i cant tell you how that works, I have always purchased a descent used set and had them sandblasted and painted. You can prob get a nice set on ebay from between 130-220, I assume. Last set I bought were 150. Good luck.

 

good to hear........"atkinsom" did you end up doing the Moog amg5450 adn 6321's on your 69? If so how do you like them and where do they sit?

 

l I like it quite a bit. Using edelbrock shocks, with the moog springs you mentioned above for front and back, allow the car to ride much better overall with nicer cornering capabilities. Rides a little higher but I don't mind. In other words the wife isn't flying over to my side on the bench seat every time I make a right turn I've attached some pictures for you to take a look. If you need better pics let me know.

 

Cheers! Thanks for the advice, that is surely enought to get my thinker going.