Lowering Kits - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Scorps · 06-12-2004, 11:53 AM

Does anyone know of a good site that would have a lowering kit for a 1982 G20 Chevy Van?

Or should I just go to the local Midas/Suspension shop?

Tester123 · 06-12-2004, 12:59 PM

I don't know but on some cars you can just rotate the torsion bars

Sancho · 06-12-2004, 01:49 PM

DJM makes great kits

Scorps · 06-12-2004, 04:21 PM

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Originally posted by Tester123
I don't know but on some cars you can just rotate the torsion bars

Torsion bars?

don't think this van has them, its got coil springs, leafs springs and shocks in the rear and the front its just got coil springs and shocks people at work say cut the coil springs, but I'm not into that kinda work, I could cut the coil springs but I don't know what to do with the Leaf Springs!

And Sancho do they have a website?

Peryn · 06-12-2004, 05:37 PM

Ayy, no. Dont cut your springs to lower the car. Get shorter springs with a different spring rate even, but do not just cut them.

Scorps · 06-12-2004, 05:50 PM

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Originally posted by Peryn
Ayy, no. Dont cut your springs to lower the car. Get shorter springs with a different spring rate even, but do not just cut them.

Ya I knew not to cut them....I remember someone that did that...car never did drive right after that. Well I don't have a garage to work in right now, all well not much money, I'm going to wait till I get my new car then this Van is going to be my Project, if it doesn't rot into a pile of dust first.

merkerguitars · 06-12-2004, 06:18 PM

Not sure but I would think a Chevy truck kit might fit thats from the same era...talk to your local GM mechanic...they make these nice inexpensive kits that use spacers on the leaf springs and shorter front springs...easy as hell to install....

MSD · 06-13-2004, 12:37 AM

Chopping springs to lower cars makes baby Jesus cry. It also throws your camber way off, which is why you see so many Civics and Integras with wheels angled almost 15 degrees.

qtpye4u84 · 06-13-2004, 03:49 AM

Hmmm lowering could cause more harm then good if you do it wrong.

Scorps · 06-14-2004, 09:40 AM

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Originally posted by merkerguitars
Not sure but I would think a Chevy truck kit might fit thats from the same era...talk to your local GM mechanic...they make these nice inexpensive kits that use spacers on the leaf springs and shorter front springs...easy as hell to install....

Oh cool thanks for the info.

06-12-2004, 11:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Scorps Lost!! Location: Kingston, Ontario	Lowering Kits Does anyone know of a good site that would have a lowering kit for a 1982 G20 Chevy Van? Or should I just go to the local Midas/Suspension shop?

06-12-2004, 01:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sancho Upright Location: San DIE GO!	DJM makes great kits __________________ fucking champion!

06-12-2004, 05:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Peryn Junkie Location: San Diego, CA.	Ayy, no. Dont cut your springs to lower the car. Get shorter springs with a different spring rate even, but do not just cut them. __________________ Dont cry kid, It's not your fault you suck.

06-12-2004, 06:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
merkerguitars Buffering......... Location: Wisconsin...	Not sure but I would think a Chevy truck kit might fit thats from the same era...talk to your local GM mechanic...they make these nice inexpensive kits that use spacers on the leaf springs and shorter front springs...easy as hell to install.... __________________ Donate now! Ask me How! Please use the search function it is your friend. Look at my mustang please feel free to comment! http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=26985

06-13-2004, 03:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
qtpye4u84 Flavor+noodles Location: oregon	Hmmm lowering could cause more harm then good if you do it wrong. __________________ The QTpie

06-12-2004, 12:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tester123 Tilted	I don't know but on some cars you can just rotate the torsion bars

06-13-2004, 12:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	Chopping springs to lower cars makes baby Jesus cry. It also throws your camber way off, which is why you see so many Civics and Integras with wheels angled almost 15 degrees.