48 Olds Rear Springs

[mrloboy]

I have a 48 Olds Sedanette with a camaro clip in the front, 454/TH400 and a 12 bolt diff with the stock trailing arm suspension and coil springs. I would like to swap the rear springs out to lower the car 4 to 5" without sacrificing the ride or load capacity. The suspension works great and has all new bushings installed. Any Idea what might work? I have a Moog Spring Spec book which is great info, but I have no idea what the specs on the original springs would be. The listings don't go that far back.

[enjenjo]

Look at 79 or so Malibu wagon rear springs. They are pigtailed on both ends, I think your originals are too. I know they fit perfectly in Buicks of that era, and lower it about 4"

[mrloboy]

Yes the originals are pigtailed at both ends and I do believe the the Buick setup is quite similar. I'll give the Malibu wagon springs a shot. Thanks! Rick