moran75 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Hi All Has anyone lowered their 65 with Jamco coils springs 2" or 3"? If so can you advise amount of road clearance you have to frame/exhaust - whatever is nearer the ground? All the best Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black River Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Mine is lowered a bit over 3", but I cut my coils. Its fine on everything except driveways with a harsh curb, it'll drag the exhaust every now and then. But mine has 2 1/2" custom exhaust, so stock might not be so bad. Lucas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alini Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I did a two inch drop with coil spring specialties springs. With stock exhaust I had about 3 3/4 inches of clearance but my exhaust could be tweaked a bit and could have 4 inches of clearance. I only scraped on high speed bumps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grapeman Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 If you look at the post I did On May 19, 2017. It is titled 1963 Riviera lowered springs. I explain the experience I had with the custom springs I had made that dropped the car 3" all way around. Depending on how your exhaust is currently done, you will most likely have to tuck it up. There are several posts dealing with that. I did it that way and it is perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodayguy Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Mine is lowered only 1 inch, but already I can't get my jack to clear the exhaust. No scraping though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still looking Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb1970 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Mine on 3" inch drop spring from Jamco. I drag bottom on speed bumps and humped parking lot entrances. Drive over them at an angle to minimize the carnage. No issue on the road. Rides fine. I had the exhaust move as far off the ground as possible for clearance. Tail pipes are simple turn downs that are 1/2" below the bumper. I didn't care to see them at all anyway. Jamco took along time to send the product. And the weren't the best with customer service. Got a discount being a HAMB alliance member. I don't know if that is still available. I don't look at the HAMB anymore. Jamco sources them from Coil Spring Specialties (but they were cheaper trough Jamco ??). Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slosteve Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Your Riv is looking better than ever, bb1970. Those the same wires that you found 'previously owned'? So fine! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb1970 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Thanks Steve. Same old swap meet wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 SUPRCAT Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I used Jamco 2" drops. Have 18's and 20's. Did have exahust drag but have had it raised and haven't had any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black River Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I should add that my mufflers are at the very back of the car.....the exhaust tips are actually welded right to them. If they were underneath I may have a whole different set of issues. You can kind of see them in these pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDDDDan Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 On 4/22/2017 at 8:01 PM, Black River said: Mine is lowered a bit over 3", but I cut my coils. Its fine on everything except driveways with a harsh curb, it'll drag the exhaust every now and then. But mine has 2 1/2" custom exhaust, so stock might not be so bad. Lucas Rear coils too or did you compress them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awk409ak Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Hi, Are you talking about the front or rear. For the front, has anyone tried the QA1 coil-overs. Using these you can adjust to the height you like. I've used them on my rods and would not hesitate t try them on my 64 Riv if I want a low stance. As for the rear, I have not researched them. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Would be the same. Just have to find something that works for you & the full size cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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