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ESnacky6
10-29-2003, 09:01 PM
Well my Rivi is practically on the road..!!
I'll have some really good pictures up soon,
after the glass is all in it...

I know I've asked this once before,(can't find the info...)
but I need a place that can make dropped springs
to run in the meantime until I can afford airbags/hydros...

Anybody know how high the fender well edges are at stock height..??
(yeah, I know, please hold back the laughter..!!
Who in the world has a 'stock' height Rivi..??)

I'd like at least a 4" drop...but maybe 5" or more..??
Mine sits pretty damn low now, but the previous owner
just heated the rears and cut the fronts...
looks like coiled up spaghetti...
It rides pretty good considering,
but one side is a bit lower, like 5/8"-3/4"...
it looks dumb from the rear...

So who, what, where..?? Any info would be greatly appreciated..!!

Thanks..!!! Snacks...
stealthcruiser
10-29-2003, 09:10 PM
eaton spring comes to mind,
best i remember they have an online worksheet/e-mail inquiry form that you fill out,and then they get back in touch with you
ESnacky6
10-29-2003, 10:38 PM
bttt before I leave work...
wes
10-29-2003, 11:10 PM
hey- i have some 3 or 4 in drop springs that were in my 61 olds. they were on it when i bought it and the back is bagged now. how soon do u need em? might be a good excuse for me to do the front on the olds.
wes
ESnacky6
10-29-2003, 11:20 PM
Hey wes- you know, Donnie was mentioning that you might have a set...
but are they interchangable..??
I'm pretty sure the rears of the Rivi have a pigtail style spring...
I'd like to get a set within the next few weeks or so...

I need to get the glass and interior addressed,
but then I'll need them...

You have any before/after pics of what your ride would have looked like stock..??

Thanks..!!
Tinbender
10-30-2003, 12:51 AM
You don't have a spring shop is so. Cal.? We have a shop here in Spokane, can get most anything you want made, pretty cheap. I'd check the yellow pages.
wes
10-30-2003, 04:00 PM
snacky- the springs were in the car when i bought it. i will see if i can find a pic of it before i put the bags in it. im not sure about the interchangability but i know that the back ones on mine are pigtailed too.
wes
sleeper
10-30-2003, 05:34 PM
Hanley's Blacksmith and Spring Shop
8160 14th ave. Sacramento.......916-451-9126
rickyracer1962
10-30-2003, 05:36 PM
hey cool-aid.
Leadsled51
10-30-2003, 09:33 PM
Here you go...... Coil Spring Specialties (http://www.coilsprings.com/ )