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Old 04-25-2016, 07:47 PM
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Default 2nd gen leaf springs

I'm looking for some 2" drop Springs is any better then others.

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Old 04-26-2016, 11:22 AM
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just stay away from the Summit POS they are stock LOW rate that means you WILL bottom out.

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Old 05-11-2016, 09:19 PM
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Went with Detroit Speed 2" drop Springs I think it turned out perfect
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Old 05-11-2016, 10:46 PM
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I was very happy with the PTFB GT rear springs.

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I used Calvert split-leaf mono's on my Falcon. They are drag-race oriented, but they worked great for me over thousands of street miles.

Calvert had TOP-NOTCH customer service. They took my original order over the phone, with me giving them a variety of measurements. Once the springs were installed, the ride height was too low. I called them back, and they had me take a bunch more measurements.

The next day I had new rear-halfs of the springs at my door, along with pre-paid return labels for the halfs I was removing. I installed the replacements and the height was exactly where I wanted it.

Since I just picked up a '73 Firebird, I'm debating on whether to use Calverts again, or to try the PTFB's.

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