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I have a Modified '55 Chevy truck and want to raise the front end about 2 to 3 inches. I have already put new big block springs in it but it still sits to low. The front end came from a '76 Camaro. Can I put in Special springs to raise it up?
Changing the springs to raise or lower a vehicle is really not the best way to go. This will change the front end steering and alignment geometry and could add some real bad handling and tire wear problems. Also the heavier springs will make the ride rougher. Check the following site, http://www.hotrodsusa.com/ and see if anyone makes a replacement spindle that will do what you want. It will not change the geometry and will work.
Brad
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Brad Sears
Expertise
All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.
Experience
Automotive tech instructor.
Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's.
Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's
TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated.
Auto instructor for the following companies:
Fram
Autolyte
Holly
Carter
AMF
Ford Motor
University Of Conn
Blue Hills Technical School
Sugar River Technical Center
Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.
Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.
Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember.
Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.
Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.
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