'65 Cutlass springs & shocks

hicompolds
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'65 Cutlass springs & shocks Jul 28, 2014 7:00:25 GMT -5

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Post by hicompolds on Jul 28, 2014 7:00:25 GMT -5

My '65 Cutlass still has the original springs and aftermarket shocks (not sure what brand). The driver side rear spring has one of those spacer blocks in it. I got the car that way so I'm thinking that spring was sagging and that was how the previous owner "fixed" it. The shocks aren't leaking but all the rubber bushings are cracked so I'm thinking they're old enough to warrant replacing.

I would like to replace the springs and shocks. I'm not looking to do anything crazy but I would like to bring the ride height up a bit. Maybe new "stock" type would do the trick as the current ones are probably tired but I'm not sure. Would 442 springs ride higher than the Cutlass springs?

What would you fellas suggest for me as far as replacements?

Thanks.

Big Mike Old Fart Posts: 2,629	'65 Cutlass springs & shocks Jul 28, 2014 14:37:24 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Big Mike on Jul 28, 2014 14:37:24 GMT -5 For the rear I just went with stock springs and a good set of air shocks. You can add a little or a lot of rake, level it out, or add air when loafing up the trunk with dead bodies. :-)
	Big Mike www.capitolcityrockets.org

denis Member Posts: 262	'65 Cutlass springs & shocks Jul 29, 2014 9:52:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by denis on Jul 29, 2014 9:52:24 GMT -5 think all new springs will raise the rear a lil-- i use Kyb´s and Airbags to raise the rear for the big tires

bubbasz1 Moderator Sasquatch Enter your message here... Posts: 3,182	'65 Cutlass springs & shocks Jul 29, 2014 16:06:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bubbasz1 on Jul 29, 2014 16:06:44 GMT -5 www.eatondetroitspring.com/ This is where you want to go for springs.
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oldsproject Old Fart 65 Post Sport Coupe/425 - 65 Lansing Holiday Coupe 442/400 - 65 Fremont Holiday Coupe 442 Posts: 1,522	'65 Cutlass springs & shocks Jul 29, 2014 22:06:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by oldsproject on Jul 29, 2014 22:06:58 GMT -5 Jul 29, 2014 16:06:44 GMT -5 bubbasz1 said: www.eatondetroitspring.com/ This is where you want to go for springs. Agree!

Post by hicompolds on Jul 28, 2014 7:00:25 GMT -5

Post by Big Mike on Jul 28, 2014 14:37:24 GMT -5

Post by denis on Jul 29, 2014 9:52:24 GMT -5

Post by bubbasz1 on Jul 29, 2014 16:06:44 GMT -5

Post by oldsproject on Jul 29, 2014 22:06:58 GMT -5