70 Chevelle w/ Rushforth Whiplashes

[buickfunnycar.com]

Picked them up today, called in sick to work and mounted them up.

Now that's the spirit...lol!

Looking good,welcome to the family.

[CliffS]

Thanks Vince, is the 20 a 10" wide rim?

[John Wright]

Wheels look good!

[tones2SS]

Looking good!!

[DriverzInc]

No theyre for your car 67-72 Chevelle pnC990103, this is how they left mine, I should have got the 2 inchers

Yup, I've run their 3" springs in the past too, on our 67 chevelle, and they were bitchin....

Wheels look great on the car Vince.

Vince picked up the wheels from my house on Saturday morning after we stayed late at the shop Friday night to make sure they were mounted and balanced and ready for him to pick up. I took them home since my house is closer to San Diego where Vince is from. Looks like the clearances, and the tire sizes worked out perfectly (which of course is the Driverz way!). And other companies say you can't put a 10" wheel back there? They obviously don't know what they are talking about!

[70chevelle406]

The specs on the rims and tires are as follows:
Front:19x8 BS 5" Pad 1.5
Tires: 245/40/19 NTO5

Rear: 20x10 BS 5.75" Pad 1.0
Tires 275/40/20 NTO5

I actually went out today with them, as I ust hooked up passing gear last night. All I have to say is WOW. These tires really hook up, and are super gummy. I am not a huge fan of the pattern but, oh well.

Good Call Jon on the tires as well as the measurements on the rims. Once I install the 3" drop springs I think I might be able to fit a wider tire in the rear, as it would clear the tail pipes.

Vince

[JT_67Tempest]

The wheels look awesome!!! I have the NT05's on my ride and they handled great on the Autox. OPG out in Huntington Beach carry the lowering springs you need.

[Scooby]

Keep in mind if you cut your springs it changes the spring rate. My friend used a spring compressor and heated the coil on his M3 to lower it. Just kept them compressed with heat for about 5 minutes, heating 3 or four of the coils.

[JayR]

Keep in mind if you cut your springs it changes the spring rate. My friend used a spring compressor and heated the coil on his M3 to lower it. Just kept them compressed with heat for about 5 minutes, heating 3 or four of the coils.

That will also change the spring rate and seems more likely to ruin the spring.

[6'9"Witha69]

Keep in mind if you cut your springs it changes the spring rate. My friend used a spring compressor and heated the coil on his M3 to lower it. Just kept them compressed with heat for about 5 minutes, heating 3 or four of the coils.

One of the absolute worst ways to lower a car.

[70chevelle406]

I am not going to cut the springs. As I said in my previous post, the springs are pigtailed (both ends) in the rear, so it is impossible to cut them and keep them from falling out from under the car. I plan on going with OPG's lowering springs. I just don't know if Im gonna go 2" or 3".

[buickfunnycar.com]

I am not going to cut the springs. As I said in my previous post, the springs are pigtailed (both ends) in the rear, so it is impossible to cut them and keep them from falling out from under the car. I plan on going with OPG's lowering springs. I just don't know if Im gonna go 2" or 3".

Go 3",you'll be fine...

[The WidowMaker]

3" is my vote... and remember that opg is now in seal beach. their new shop is MUCH larger.

good job jon. fitment looks awesome. i hate when people tuck the tires in to get them to fit. these look like they are pushed out towards the quarter perfect.

Tim

[70chevelle406]

Went to LA today for a physical, and dropped by OPG to pick up some rear springs. The general plan was to order both the 2" and 3" and compare the difference. Since the 2" were out of stock I just picked up the 3" and installed them right when I got home. So I now have a set of Eibach 1.3" Rear lowering springs for sale if anyone is interested, PM me.

Heres the difference: 1" springs compared to the 3"

[bigpower]

what size springs on the front? I'm working on what to do to my 72 chevelle and you just helped me decide . 3in in the back . stance looks good

[GRNOVA]

That thing looks Bada$$. Those rims look killer.Nice chioce.

[69496]

Did you know what the spring rate is for those 3" drop springs you got?

[70chevelle406]

what size springs on the front? I'm working on what to do to my 72 chevelle and you just helped me decide . 3in in the back . stance looks good

Eibach Pro Kit 1.3" in front

I have no clue what the spring rate is on the rear. They are Jamco springs sold exclusively by OPG.

Vince

[Idesigner]

Wow, Vince.

It is really amazing how lowering the car really changes the look and appeal of the car. Looks great!

Now you have me hoping i am going to go with the right drop on my car. When i put my new wheels on I have 3inch OPG drop springs for the front and the 2inch OPG for the rear. I hope the 3inch fronts are not too low!



How is your front clearance?

[JayR]

Wheels and stance are everything! What a difference 2" makes!

Nice job, Vince!