Just because the manufacturer of your ride designed it with a specific stance in mind doesn’t mean you’re stuck with it. How your vehicle sits—whether it’s the factory look or something that matches your personal style—is entirely up to you. So, let’s explore the possibilities and considerations for customizing your ride’s height and stance. The […]
Ride Height & Stance Tech Articles, Videos, and More
Your vehicle's stance makes (or breaks) its look and performance. Make sure you get it right!
Below you'll find articles, videos, and tech questions provided to get your ride height where it needs to be. Need specific advice on your project? Ask us!
Why Lowering and Lifting Blocks Can Cause Axle Wind-Up
We all know the quickest and cheapest way to change the ride height of a leaf spring equipped vehicle is by using blocks between the axle and a spring. Heck, it can’t get any simpler. Remove the U-bolt, slip a block in, bolt her back up, and, wa-la, a new stance. But there’s a price […]
How Leaf Spring Lowering Blocks Cause Axle Wind Up
Lowering a leaf spring suspension should be done correctly to avoid handling issues. Here’s why lowering blocks aren’t the magic bullet. Last week, we explained how reversing leaf spring eyes can lower a vehicle. This week, we’ll explain how using lowering blocks is not a good way to lower or raise a vehicle. Where the […]
Measuring Ride Height Drop From Reversing Leaf Spring Eyes
Reversing your leaf spring eyes will provide a drop, but exactly how much of a drop? Here’s how to calculate ride height drop when you reverse your spring eyes. Ride Height Difference From Reversing One Leaf Spring Eye If you have one eye reversed, the drop will be one half of the diameter of the […]
The Difference Between Standard & Heavy Duty Springs
What is the difference between standard and heavy-duty springs? Quite simple! Heavy-duty springs are a bit stronger and will carry a heavier load than standard duty springs. A big misconception is that heavy-duty springs will set a vehicle higher. That is not true. Both standard duty and heavy duty springs will set a vehicle at […]
Do Lowered Cars Have Stiffer Rides?
Here, Mike explains why lowering your vehicle can cause a stiffer ride, how a vehicle can be lowered too much, and explains the safe threshold to lower your vehicle with new springs and minimal effect on ride quality. You’ve installed springs on your vehicle that will set it lower than stock ride height, and it […]
Why Unfinished Vehicles Tend To Sit Too High
Springs support weight, so if you measure the ride height of an unfinished vehicle, you won’t be measuring the final stance. You’ve just installed your new springs on your unfinished vehicle, and it sits too high. Keywords there were unfinished vehicle. Remember, springs support weight and all those things that have not been installed on […]
Measuring Ride Height – Don’t Use A Jack Stand
Mike Eaton explains why not to use a jack stand when measuring your ride height. The full weight of the completed vehicle, the wheels, and tires are all part of the equation.
Busting Suspension Myths Slideshow
Mike will be at the Kentucky Expo Center for the NSRA Street Rod Nationals this Thursday busting suspension myths to pieces. Preview his presentation below and be sure to catch it if you go!
Using Blocks To Adjust Ride Height
Has somebody suggested using blocks on your springs? Read this.
Cutting Coil Springs
Under certain circumstances, you can cut coil springs. Read on to find out how, why, and when to cut your coils.
How Much Will Springs Settle?
How much will springs settle shortly after installing? Learn how to judge your new spring installation by knowing exactly what to expect from a freshly manufactured set from EATON Springs.
Camaro Rear Height: Will New Springs Settle?
I ordered some springs but they don’t seem to be quite like the original. Why is this?
Stock Ride Height Is Too High, How Much Should I Cut My Front Springs?
Should I cut these coils, and how much should I cut them?
Camaro Wheels Rubbing Due To Sagging Springs
I heard that springs never wear out, but my Camaro is rubbing at the wheel wells.
How To Test Coil Spring Ride Height With Stock Springs
Will fresh factory coils or longer coils gain me some height?
New Mainplate Won’t Lower Your Vehicle
I bought a pair of cruddy leaf springs. What can you do to fix them?
Ride Height Difference
How do I know the springs I ordered will sit my car with the right stance?
Ride Height Problems
I put new shocks on my vehicle but it still isn’t at the right height. What am I missing?
Do Lightened Front Ends Need Lower Springs or Drop Spindles?
Mike, I have a 1970 Firebird, Fiberglass fenders, hood and nose piece, no fender wells and the battery in the trunk. So I have lightened up the front end by about 175 – 200 Lbs. The car now sits up high in the front and what I want is for it to sit 2″ lower […]
